More than 1,000 performers from 13 countries have descended on Milton this week as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings its 75th anniversary milestone show exclusively to Suncorp Stadium from February 12 to 15, marking the first time any act has delivered four consecutive nights at the iconic venue.
Over 800 musicians flew into Brisbane over the weekend to join the globally diverse cast for “The Heroes Who Made Us,” the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary production celebrating the heroes who have shaped and supported the iconic performance over 75 years. The four-night exclusive Brisbane season represents the Tattoo’s first visit to Queensland and one of its most ambitious international stadium productions to date.
Creative Director Alan Lane said transforming over 1,000 cast members into one seamless production in just a few days is the unique challenge that defines the Tattoo. The cast has been undertaking intensive full-scale rehearsals at Suncorp Stadium this week, bringing together military bands, cultural groups, dancers, drummers and pipers, many performing together for the very first time.
Record-Breaking Economic Impact for Milton and Brisbane
The 75th anniversary event is expected to deliver an estimated $39 million economic impact to Queensland, with over 38,000 Tattoo fans traveling from interstate and overseas to attend the Milton performances. Demand has remained exceptionally high, with new ticket releases made available as the show dates approach.
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said the airport has never seen this much tartan on its tarmac, with the gateway playing a vital role in welcoming performers and supporting the logistics that make world-class cultural events possible.
Caxton Street Transforms Into Royal Mile
On Friday, February 13 at 5pm, Brisbane’s Caxton Street will transform into the Royal Mile as marchers from across Brisbane join pipers and drummers from the Tattoo in a ceremonial march down to Suncorp Stadium. The event kicks off at the top of Caxton Street with a big blow by the bagpipers at 6pm, creating a proper welcome for the 75th anniversary performances.
The march celebrates Brisbane hosting a world-record four shows of the Tattoo at Suncorp Stadium, an achievement that organisers say deserves proper fanfare. Residents and visitors are invited to bring energy and noise to make history alongside the international performers.
Globally Diverse Cast Brings 75th Anniversary Show to Life
More than 30 bands and cultural groups will perform in “The Heroes Who Made Us,” including UK Military Bands from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, the Combined Military Bands of the Australian Defence Force, Queensland Police Pipe Band, Western Australia Police Pipe Band, Australia’s Federation Guard, His Majesty the King of Norway’s Guard Band and Drill Team, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band, His Majesty’s Armed Forces The Royal Corps of Musicians Tonga, Top Secret Drum Corps, United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and Brisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band.
Representing Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Tonga, the United Kingdom, the United States and more, the cast creates one of the most globally diverse lineups ever assembled for an international Tattoo production.
Brisbane’s First Hosting of Iconic Scottish Tradition
Renowned for stirring music, military precision, cultural displays and dramatic performances set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws over 230,000 spectators annually in Scotland and over 100 million more worldwide through international broadcasts. Hundreds of thousands attended previous Australian editions in Sydney (2005, 2010, 2019) and Melbourne (2016).
The 75th anniversary performances will draw visitors from across the country, deliver a boost for Milton businesses, and shine a global spotlight on Brisbane as Australia’s lifestyle capital.
The Brisbane season represents the Tattoo’s return to Australia for the first time since 2019. Cutting-edge lighting, immersive sound design and large-scale visual effects will elevate the performance, blending the timeless traditions of the British Armed Forces with modern storytelling and world-class production innovation.
Final tickets for the 75th anniversary performances on 12 February (Thursday), 13 February (Friday), 14 February (Saturday) and 15 February (Sunday) are available through Ticketek.
Published 11-February-2026.
