The World's Largest Annual Indoor ShowWhat is it?
Quite simply - the world's largest annual indoor show! Featuring over 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers, the Tattoo continues to live up to its reputation as one of the world's premier cultural and entertainment events. It is a fast-paced, two-and-a-half hour family show featuring music, dance, acrobatics, drama and comedy in a number of innovative acts. First staged in 1979, when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother opened the original Nova Scotia Tattoo, it became the Nova Scotia International Tattoo in 1984 and on the occasion of her 80th Birthday in 2006, Her Majesty The Queen changed the name to the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. When is it?The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo takes place during the first week in July every year. Who is in it?The cast of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo includes people of all ages and backgrounds. Featuring military, police and civilian performers, the show is a true partnership. You will see and hear pipes and drums, military and civilian bands, historic re-enactments, dancers, acrobats, choirs, military displays and competitions, drama, comedy and more. The participants are without a doubt, the best in the world at what they do and they come from all over the world to take part.
Who is it for?Everybody! Young and old alike will enjoy this spectacular display. It is for tourists and locals, children and seniors, students and parents, couples and families. It is for you…. Where is it?The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is held in the Halifax Metro Centre, a modern, air-conditioned arena located in the very heart of Downtown Halifax. Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia. Founded in 1749 it is steeped in history and is also the administrative and cultural centre of Atlantic Canada. With a bustling nightlife and dozens of festivals and events, it is an exciting and vibrant city. Nova Scotia (Latin for New Scotland) is one of the four provinces that make up Atlantic Canada, along with New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. It was the seat of the first parliamentary democracy in the Commonwealth, outside of Westminster (established in 1758). It is a place of remarkable natural beauty, with the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy and the splendour of the Cape Breton Highlands being merely two of the attractions. What else is there?In addition to the show in the Metro Centre, the Tattoo entertains hundreds of thousands of people during the annual Tattoo Festival. A series of free noon-time concerts, parades and performances take place in various locations around the city, principally focused on the Spring Garden Road Area, but also taking place in the Waterfront, Grand Parade and other venues further afield. These happen most days during the run of the Tattoo. July 1st is Canada's birthday and as part of the Tattoo's contribution to the celebrations there is a parade featuring the entire cast, right through the heart of the city. The groups taking part in the Tattoo are quite simply the best in the world at what they do. Many of them hold workshops, which are open to the public, in their areas of expertise. Come along and learn from the best. What is next?Come and see us…or maybe even take part… Tickets are available online at www.ticketatlantic.com, by phone at (902) 451-1221 and at designated ticket outlets. The Tattoo Production Office (please note tickets cannot be purchased through the Production Office) can be contacted by email at info@nstattoo.ca, by phone (toll free in North America) at 1-800-563-1114 or 1-902-420-1114, by fax at 1-902-423-6629 or by mail at 1586 Queen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2J1, Canada. We also have a number of regional contacts around the world: Australia Belgium France Germany United Kingdom |
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