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March 13, 2013
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.Take part in educational workshops, exciting festival events and of course, our daily two-and-a-half hour show jam-packed with world-class entertainment, sure to delight the whole family.This show is fast-paced – every scene only lasts about 3-6 minutes, so there is always... more
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January 06, 2012
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a different show every year. In fact, some people have seen the show annually since 1979!
The Tattoo is a national treasure featuring more than 2,000 world-class performers from around the world.
In this two-and-a-half hour show, prepare to be amazed by everything from the traditional pipes and drums to intense acrobatics.
This fast-paced show...
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Leah Whitehead
October 05, 2010
Hali_AL
Update Halifax, NS
July 05, 2010
Reviews [2]
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Exciting show -- different every year!
The Tattoo is very fast-paced and packed with variety. Loved the bagpipes and of course the touching scenes commemorating our soldiers.
Great to see the show again!
We went on Wednesday night for the dress rehearsal and it was so great to see the show again. Our last visit was over 10 years ago. The show has changed a lot in terms of acts etc, but the visual impact and emotional charge remain as powerful as ever. Everyone should see this show at least once!
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A real experience
May 27, 2014This show has something for everyone. I didn't go for years as I thought it was all military marching bands. It has so much more than that! Singing, dancing, acrobatics, bands, choirs, animals...... I was there for 3 hours and it was so organized and well done that it seemed like 20minutes!
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Simple Unique
May 20, 2014
I don't know how many times that I have had to explain what the Royal Nova Scotia tattoo is to people on the West coast of Canada.
Simple it easier to say you need to see it to understand it!! One of the most unique aspects and event that Halifax has to offer to tourist and Canadians. A must see...
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Great Show
April 16, 2014You won't be disappointed.Great for the whole family of all ages.Get there early to find a parking spot.
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A great show
April 15, 2014If you like military bands, you will love the tatoo. A great way to spend an evening. You will see military bands from differend countries, the tatoo choir, great soloists, and different acts from different countries. A truly enjoyable show that is well renowned. If you come to Halifax in early July, do try to experience the tatoo.
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Love the Tattoo
April 15, 2014The first week of July is the famous Tatoo (only other place outside of Edinburgh that it is done). Always a slightly different line up of performers and main act each year. A tradition every year to go - as I live locally I go to the ticket window the day of and buy a half price ticket.
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Spectactular Military and Civilian Entertainment Show
April 14, 2014This indoor display of Military and Civilian bands, acrobats, dancers, tableaus, and children's entertainment is often ranked by tourists from all over the world as one of the very best spectator shows anywhere. The cast normally numbers around 1200 people and are attracted from many countries as well as from across Canada. Some of the countries which have supplied entertainers... more
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Outstanding show
March 29, 2014
As an ex-naval officer who at one time participated this is the penultimate show. Mass bands from all over the world, singers, acrobatics and the famous "gun run" come together for a fast paced three hours of entertainment.
I have already purchased tickets for this year.
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Royal NS Int'l Tattoo - Get your Military on (or such like things
March 28, 2014If you are in town for this event or haven't gone before then I think you should go at least once! It's entertaining and showcases both local and international military and police talent (hello Paris Police Officers!). I do find though that if you go two years in a row you may very well see many of the same things... more
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Best Tattoo in this Hemisphere
December 08, 2013If you are a Military Band fan, Military fan, Motorcycle fan, Marching Team fan, or just a fan of fabulous entertainment, this is a great show, Not quite as genuine as the Tattoo in Edinburgh Castle in Scotland but as close as it can get in a inside venue. ThisTattoo is more theatrical than Edingurgh with a mixture of both... more
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World Class Entertainment
November 29, 2013This is truly a one of a kind experience. The Tattoo has acts from around the world. The show lasts more than 2 hours, and there is non-stop action. You get to see musicians, marching bands, as well as acrobats, dancers and military demonstrations. It is definitely worth attending at least once. My one recommendation would be to bring earplugs... more
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First class entertainment
November 24, 2013If you haven't seen a tattoo before Halifax offers an amazing one the end of June and beginning of July. It is for the entire family with talent galore from all over the world. Marching bands, acrobats, choirs, gun run, and stunts are just a few of the acts you'll experience, all at a low price.
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Nova Scotia International Tattoo
November 24, 2013Love this show but I love military bands, pipe bands, etc. Would only recommend if you like that type of music. Also, there are usually highland dancers, gymnastics,. stunt people etc.
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Great
November 19, 2013The tattoo is an annual event, filled with navy,army and airforce family and friends anyone is able to attend and shore to have a great time!
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We All Loved It
November 02, 2013We are from Texas & had no idea what to expect from the Tatoo- what an experience! The action never stopped &it held our kids' (and ours) all night. Very well done!
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wonderful show every year - always something new and different
October 09, 2013Love the Tattoo every year. Greatest show in town! Love the music, the acrobats, and the fresh acts that come every year.
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Stirs the blood, the eyes and the ears
October 07, 2013An amazing show - and one of the few left it seems. We went on the first matinee, which was our last day in Halifax. A wonderful spectacle of military music, skill, and history. Misses 5/5 as some of it was a touch repetitive, and a couple of things would have been edited out. But the part we particularly enjoyed... more
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Great Show
September 20, 2013What a show .First time to see the show and sure wont be the last time .Everything was great ,but really enjoyed the Langley ukulele band and the motorcycle show .Cannot wait for next year .
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Exceptional show
September 06, 2013I had no intentions of going to the Nova Scotia International Tattoo in fear of three hours of bagpipe hour hell. However, after being bribed by a wonderful dinner to attend a preview of the Nova Scotia International Tattoo at a local supermarket, I changed my mind and went to a July 2013 performance of the complete show at the... more
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A pleasure
September 04, 2013We took our two grandsons (ages 4 & 5) and they were enthralled. Not enough explosions, too many bands. More that would appeal to kids. That was their first time at the Tattoo and looking at it through their eyes, it was great as a first experience; but, to KEEP them interested and enthralled, it will have to be more... more
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Congratulations on a spectacular event
September 03, 2013This will be top of our list to see next time we visit Halifax. All acts were very professional especially the massed bands and the RCMP display, A Tattoo not to be missed
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Celebration of Militarization
September 02, 2013Loud and really not suitable for young children. Seeing the marching with gun in hand is a little disconcerting for children who are now being trained in schools for how to be prepared for an armed attack. The coral pieces are lovely as are the band numbers, but overall I could give it a pass.
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Always impressive
August 19, 2013A fantastic show;' always impressive. International performers from around the world. The 60 or so bagpipers in a closed area is quite mind boggling
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well worth long drive
August 08, 2013the variety ,but best of all I loved the LANGLEY UKULELE BAND .no hand rails in auditorium lots of seniors had trouble going down steps with nothing to hang on to .
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Awesome
August 06, 2013What a show. Never a dull moment. Seamless, so always seeing something. Very well performed and can't wait to see next year's show. I was totally moved!
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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
August 03, 2013This was the most brilliant performance imaginable!! I can't to see it each year. The military bands are amazing. A definite "must-see" when in Halifax.
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The World's Largest Annual Indoor Event
August 03, 2013Some 2,000 performers make this a must see. Held every July for 7 days. Entertainment for the whole family.
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Wonderful
August 03, 2013This is better then the Scottish TATTOO which as been around a lot longer. The Tattoo choir is excellent and to think they are all volunteers. Since the military bands and acts come from all over the world and they send their finest is is great. The salute to all veterans from all countries is so overwhelming and such a... more
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Exciting
August 03, 2013very active , very loud .. Very ... !!! excellent show and many different acts .. something for everyone
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A Tattoo like no other
August 03, 2013I have gone every year for the past several and every year it gets better. In the beginning it was very long - too long but the acts have been tightened up and it is non stop entertainment from beginning to end.
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Truly international event
August 03, 2013Awesome event , occurs every year the first week of July. Enjoyable bands, including pipes and drums, the famous gun run with the navy versus the army, acrobatic acts and various acts from all over the world. Well worth a visit.
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Spectacular
August 01, 2013Anyone in Halifax in early July should visit the Tattoo. It will take your breath away. There were hundreds of musicians, bands, singers and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. You will hear bagpipes from all over the world and see men in kilts until you nearly burst with excitement. It is a show you should never miss.
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enjoyed the Tattoo
July 28, 2013I attended the Tattoo in Scotland a number of years ago and wanted my friend to attend in Halifax with me. I was not disappointed.
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Glad We Attended
July 25, 2013Put this on your list of things you must see if you are planning a visit to Nova Scotia during the first week of July.
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See it if in Halifax
July 22, 2013As visitors from the states, this show was unlike anything we had seen before. Kind of like an old fashioned musical variety show, live. One act ended and the spotlight lit up on another area of the arena to immediately begin the next act. A rather ecclectic mix, with many marching bands-most including bagpipes-interspersed with a motorcycle stunt act from... more
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Great for family
July 20, 2013My 8 and 2 year old daughters both loved it. I had never been to the Tattoo before, but we were very impressed with the show. We would definitely go again.
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Did the July 2nd Show and was very impressed
July 20, 2013The Tattoo is a non stop show. It moved from Marching bands to Cannon Runs. The mixture of Military precision marching mixed with Bags and Pipes was a treat for all. The only dissappointing part of the show was a few Vocalists thrown in which seemed totally out of place with the rest of the performance. The German Police Motor... more
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Best Tattoo ever
July 19, 2013When we arrived in Halifax and discovered the Tattoo was on, we lucked out in getting tickets (half price, even!). This was, in my opinion, even better than the famous Edinburgh Tattoo, mostly due to the fact that it was indoors, so they could have much better production values. The military bands, singing, and acrobats were outstanding. I particularly enjoyed... more
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It was great
July 18, 2013
I had reservations made here from the US and they had the best seats for us as they had promised on the phone. There is canon firing and if you have little ones make sure they are informed about it. The performance by the ukelele group, the choir, bagpipes, drums, motorcycles, bicycle artists, trapeze artists all are worth it.
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Impressive Music Marching and Maneuvers
July 18, 2013
If you like bands, gymnastics, marching this is really cool Royal Mounted Police you can meet after show they are very gracious By the way for show organizers, the war of 1812 was a tie between US and Great Britain (Canada's predecessor), just making a funny
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don't miss this show
July 15, 2013The bagpipers were the best ever! Lots of military bands and great music of various types. This is a super show for all ages.
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Proud to be Canadian
July 15, 2013
Really this is a must do...at least once...it is cultural, historical, enjoyable & makes one proud to be Canadian. I have been before a number of years ago so we went this year on Canada Day
There is a wide range of talent & show types...so if one part of the show is not to your liking or taste it...
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Great for U.S. visitors, too
July 15, 2013The parade and the show are top notch. Very fast moving variety show with impressive sound and lights. The best seats are those facing the stage but at the opposite end of the arena from the stage. This is because many of the performing groups fill the arena floor and play to this end of the facility.
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My wife was surprised by the firing of canons & rifles
July 12, 2013We just like the whole show. RNSIT was the major attraction for us four revisiting Halifax & Dartmouth. Excellent performance of the marching bands, the bag pipes, the drums, motorcycles, bicycles, acrobates and everything else.
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Wow! Such a great event
July 12, 2013We had great seats and this was truly a spectacular. Definitively, the highlight of our whole trip to Halifax! Well worth the tickets and the nights entertainment.
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Excellent Show
July 11, 2013
Took a chance of getting last minute tickets for the Saturday show & was very pleased to get great seats in section 15 a few rows below where the dignitaries sat.
What a wonderful show; it held us spellbound with Pageantry, music, history, fast paced with one act flowing right on to the next one. I have attended once or...
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wonderful experience
July 10, 2013i'd never heard of a tattoo before but went in 2013 and thoroughly enjoyed it. if you are ever in halifax during the first week of july, or even if you are thinking about being there, i recommend going and it's great for children of all ages!
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Wonderful display
July 10, 2013This was a stunning display of marching bands, bagpipes, choirs, Highland dancers, aerial and motorcycle acts. It was thrilling as a Canadian to see our history so beautifully presented. It was difficult sitting in the tight, cramped seating for so long though.
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Pageantry at its best
July 09, 2013The only negative was that the audio was not the best. It was difficult to understand what was being sung by the many choirs. The show itself was incredible, wonderfully entertaining. Moving from one performer to another was smooth and for the most part flawless. Don't book seats, section 37,row C seats 11 and 12 as your view will be... more
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Amazed
July 09, 2013Picked the first week in July for our first visit to Nova Scotia because I stumbled on to the Tattoo and thought it would be something different to do. It was not only different, it was outstanding. Entertainment worth the trip schedule all by itself. I expected some pipe and drum corps bands - I got a vast array of... more
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lively show
July 08, 2013
Great show, no dead moment , see full marching bands, choirs with over 100 people
good atmosphere througout the night
some competition between groups to put a bit of adrenaline in the crowd.
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January 06, 2012
A week-long family event that will make you love Canada even more- see it 2012! Tickets on sale now! www.nstattoo.ca/buy-tickets www.youtube.com/RNSIT
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