The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is back, treating audiences to an extraordinary "experience like no other".

Bringing together the best of military and international performances, the show has been a city highlight for a number of years now.

If you're planning on checking out the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, here is everything you need to know.

When did the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo start?

The first Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo took place in 1950 and was inspired by a show called 'Something About a Soldier' which was performed in 1949 at the Ross Bandstand.

The first Edinburgh Military Tattoo attracted some 100,000 people over its 20-show run and even received a visit from Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.

When does the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo take place in 2024?

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will take place between August 2 and August 24.

How to get tickets for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Those wishing to snag some Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets can do so on the event's official website.

All users need to do is click 'Buy Tickets Online' before selecting a preferred date.

See the full line-up for the 2024 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Here is the full line-up for the 2024 Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

  • The Massed Pipes and Drums
  • Pipes and Drums of 1st Battalion Scots Guards - The Massed Pipes and Drums
  • Pipes and Drums of The Royal Gurkha Rifles - The Massed Pipes and Drums
  • Australian Federal Police Pipes and Drums - The Massed Pipes and Drums
  • Brisbane Boys' College Pipes and Drums - The Massed Pipes and Drums
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes and Drums - The Massed Pipes and Drums
  • Combined Pipes and Drums of The Royal Tank Regiment and Scottish and North Ireish Yeomandry - The Massed Pipes and Drums
  • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Performers
  • The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines
  • Majesticks Drum Corps
  • India Teamworks Arts
  • The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes
  • United States Navy Ceremonial Guards
  • United States Sea Service Band
  • The Lone Piper

Will there be a Red Arrows flypast for the 2024 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo?

There will be Red Arrows flypasts in Edinburgh but the number of these has been cut from seven to five amid complaints about noise and pollution from locals and city councillors.