Virginia International Tattoo

The Tattoo is an exhibition of military bands, massed pipes and drums, drill teams, Celtic dancers, and choirs.

A showcase of remarkable talent and tradition, the Virginia International Tattoo has presented performers from Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Ukraine Tattoo Hullabaloo Hullabaloo is a free outdoor festival of pipers, dancers, drill teams and drum lines which starts three hours prior to each performance of the Virginia International Tattoo.

A Hullabaloo favorite, this event showcases marching percussion ensembles of any instrumentation, spotlighting their unique talents and creativity.

The Norfolk NATO Festival is a celebration and reflection of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries and the bond they have.

Member nations are on display through the kickoff parade, NATO village, kids zone, music, performances and food.

This custom was not observed in the 2022 flag raising, where only the NATO hymn and US national anthem were played.

The United States Navy Ceremonial Guard
The Fanfare Band of the Royal Marechaussee
Performers on Scope Plaza during Hullabaloo.
The massed band finale.