2025 Virginia International Tattoo
A Salute to 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps!
Thursday, April 24, 7:30 PM
Friday, April 25, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 26, 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 27, 2:30 PM
Scope Arena, Norfolk
Join us for a celebration 250 years in the making, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The 2025 Virginia International Tattoo features exceptional performers from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps joined by an international cast of more than 800 performers from six nations. Returning favorites include Norway’s spectacular Band and Drill Team of His Majesty the King’s Guard, the rousing Massed Pipes and Drums from four nations and the nimble OzScot Australia Highland Dancers. Exciting new performers include the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Central Band in their first trip to the United States.At the heart of every performance will be an emotional and grateful tribute to our Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines. With stirring music, heartfelt tributes to those who have served, and appearances by some very special guests, this Tattoo will remind us that as Americans, we enjoy freedoms made possible by 250 years of Service and Sacrifice.Presented in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Norfolk NATO Festival.Virginia International Tattoo is a signature event of
Co-presented with The Hixon Family.
Norfolk NATO Festival
April 24-26
Multiple locations in Downtown Norfolk!
Norfolk NATO Festival is the longest continually running festival in the Hampton Roads region, and the only one of its kind in the United States which honors the NATO Alliance and its member nations.Flag Raising Ceremony – April 24, 2025, 5 PM, Scope Plaza72nd Annual Parade of Nations – April 26, 2025, 10 AM, Downtown NorfolkInternational Village – April 26, 2025, 11:30 AM, Town Point ParkAll events are free and open to the public!
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The Tallis Scholars
April 29, 2025
Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk
Plena Libre
May 1, 2025
Perry Pavilion, Norfolk
John Moreland
May 4, 2025
Perry Pavilion, Norfolk
Edgar Meyer, double bass
Tessa Lark, violin
Joshua Roman, cello
May 7, 2025
William & Mary Concert Hall, Williamsburg
Mahler’s Ninth Symphony
with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
May 9, 2025
Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News
May 10, 2025
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
Alcée Chriss III
May 11, 2025
Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk
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Punch Brothers
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Birmingham Royal Ballet
Black Sabbath – The Ballet
with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
May 30-31, 2025
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
Renée Fleming
In Recital
Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
June 1, 2025Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Samara Joy
June 7, 2025Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma
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