2018 Virginia International Tattoo and Hullabaloo- Friday

Start: April 27, 2018, 11:30 p.m.

End: April 28, 2018, 1:30 a.m.

For centuries, the cry “Tattoo” echoed throughout Europe — first a call by to innkeepers to “Turn off the taps!” — and then as the name for a grand display of military bands and drill teams. The legendary Tattoos of Edinburgh and Nova Scotia are now rivaled by the largest Tattoo in the U.S. — our own Virginia International Tattoo. Mounting a mighty spectacle that changes every year, the Virginia International Tattoo summons more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands, precision drill teams, and performing ensembles ranging from step dancers to motorcycle stunt drivers. A salute to international friendship and an emotional call to the love of country in us all, the Tattoo is an unmissable celebration. See the show that America’s premier tourism organization has named the Number One U.S. destination for travelers (American Bus Association Best of the Top 100 Events in North America).

Hullabaloo is Happy hour Tattoo style out on Scope Plaza! Three hours of pipers, dancers, drill teams and drum lines. Plus food vendors and beer tent with tasty craft beer. DrumLine Battle™ is back! Expect performances by international military bands, dancers, drill teams and some of our favorite local dancers and musicians. The Hullabaloo is a perfect opportunity to shakes hands with an active duty soldier and get a selfie with an Australian highland dancer. Get tattooed three hours prior to each of the Tattoo performance!