When more than 700 musicians from ten countries travel to Berlin, it's time for the big international BERLIN TATTOO. The technical term ‘tattoo’ refers to a music event featuring civil and military brass bands with show elements. This year, the BERLIN TATTOO will be held at Berlin's Max Schmeling Hall with a total of three shows over two days.
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BERLIN TATTOO 2025: Music in perfection and unison
Traditional brass music, music corps and military and representative formations are the hallmarks of the BERLIN TATTOO. Marching bands and modern interpretations of world-famous melodies are also part of the programme. Rousing choreography, surprising show elements, flag throwers and dancers in traditional costumes and uniforms make the BERLIN TATTOO a special show. The standard is always first-class music in perfect harmony and step.
700 INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS: From Austria to Ukraine
The orchestras and formations are newly selected for each BERLIN TATTOO. Musicians from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria and Ukraine will be travelling to this year's BERLIN TATTOO (as of August 2025). The highlight of every BERLIN TATTOO is the grand finale, when all 700 artists unite to form the ‘Orchestra of Nations’ and perform together.120 PIPES & DRUMS
Sounds from Scotland are a traditional part of the BERLIN TATTOO. This year, around 120 ‘pipes and drums’, accompanied by dancers, will transport visitors to the Scottish Highlands with the special sound of their bagpipes.BERLIN TATTOO: A Berlin tradition since 1947
The BERLIN TATTOO has been thrilling audiences since 2011. It is the successor to the Berlin Military Music Festival, which took place under various names from 1947 to 2010. With 15,000 visitors and over 700 participants each year, the BERLIN TATTOO is the largest music event of its kind in Europe alongside the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
BERLIN TATTOO: The term ‘tattoo’ has its origins in the Dutch military of the 17th century. On the commander's order ‘Doe den tap toe!’ [English: Turn off the tap!], the serving of drinks was stopped and the camp was ordered to retire for the night. The German expression ‘Zapfenstreich’ has the same origin. Today, a ‘tattoo’ is understood to be a show of international civil and military brass and marching music.
BERLIN TATTOO 2025:
Max-Schmeling-Halle | Falkplatz 1 | 10437 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg- Saturday, 8 November 2025, 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 9 November 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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