Yes, that’s right. Move over, Glastonbury Festival. The massed pipes and drums have taken the crown. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has officially been named Britain’s No.1 most popular music festival in 2025, according to YouGov Ratings. This result places the Tattoo ahead of some of the UK’s biggest names in live music including The BBC Proms, Glastonbury Festival and Reading and Leeds Festivals.
YouGov Ratings, the largest and boldest attempt ever to measure what Britain thinks, analysed millions of responses from the public to determine the nation’s most loved music festivals which revealed the Tattoo was on top for all UK adults.
A Call To Gather
Fresh from its victory in the UK festival rankings and near sellout shows in Brisbane and Auckland, it’s now full steam ahead for the 2026 Show, A Call To Gather in Edinburgh. A production that will invite audiences from across the globe to unite in a shared celebration of music, culture, and community.
Jason Barrett, CEO, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo said: “For generations, the Tattoo has been woven into the fabric of our nation’s summer, and today, in the eyes of those surveyed, it stands not just as a tradition but as a global stage-setter. We are humbled and deeply grateful for this recognition. For more than 75 years, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has brought together world-class performers from every corner of the globe, uniting heritage, bold creativity, and unforgettable spectacle in a way only the Tattoo can. In 2026, we will once again open our gates to the world with our show A Call To Gather, and I have every confidence that our audiences – new and returning – will understand exactly why the Tattoo continues to be so loved.”
Looking ahead, A Call To Gather will continue to innovate while honouring tradition, bringing together allies and friends from home and abroad in a production that embodies the Tattoo’s unique ability to convene cultures.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns for their 2026 Show, A Call To Gather from 7-29 August. For details visit: www.edintattoo.co.uk
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