Birmingham International Military Tattoo - Sun 15th Feb 2026

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Britain’s biggest indoor international tattoo, with over 1,000 performers, comes to bp pulse LIVE on the NEC campus bringing together marching bands, exciting displays and culminating in the spectacular Grand Finale.

As well as the pomp and ceremony of the marching bands, the pipes and drums, the field gun racing and other military participation, the Tattoo also supports youth bands and local groups including the National Marching Band, cadets, plus dancers from youth dance schools, providing young musicians and local performers with a platform to showcase their talents alongside international performers. Through these initiatives, the Birmingham International Tattoo fosters community engagement and provides valuable opportunities for youth bands and local groups to perform in a prestigious setting.

In addition, the performances will feature the Parade of the Massed Standards, with standard bearers representing various veterans’ associations. Their participation highlights the event’s dedication to honouring and supporting the veteran community. 

The Birmingham International Tattoo is also renowned for its commitment to supporting charitable causes and for 2026 the organisers have partnered with the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) to donate £1 for every ticket sold to the charity. For more than 100 years RAFBF has been supporting members of the RAF Family through thick and thin providing practical, emotional, and financial support whenever they need it. In addition, RAFBF will join the two existing Tattoo charities – Royal Star & Garter and Troop Aid – to raise funds at the two performances through a retiring collection and contribution from each souvenir programme sold.

We shall be travelling up to Birmingham and have selected the excellent Crowne Plaza Hotel in Solihull for our an overnight stay. 

A highly requested event.

VERY IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY NOTE - There are 29 steps to get in to the Resorts World Arena + a further 24+ steps up to our PLATINUM seating with no handrail. Please make sure you are happy with this before booking. 

Our seats are in Block 5 - rows Q, R & P

DAY 1
After being collected from your local pick up point around 6.00/7.30am we travel up to Birmingham, with comfort stops on route including a main extended lunch stop. Heading straight to the bp Pulse LIVE Arena - formerly Resorts World Arena at the NEC with some free time before settling into your seat for the 2.00pm performance. Our tickets are reserved in the Platinum Top Price section. After the show we re-board the coach and make the short journey to our overnight hotel in Solihull. Enjoy relaxing in your room and around the hotel with time at leisure to stroll over in to Solihull and pick a restaurant or you may like to reserve a table at the hotel - subject to availability.

DAY 2
Enjoy a delicious full English breakfast at the hotel before free time to relax and enjoy strolling around Solihull. The heritage of this lovely town is beautifully preserved in many of its buildings and parks. We will leave the town around midday with comfort stops as required on the journey - arriving back in the local area around 4.30pm.

Meal Plan - Bed & Breakfast

4* Crowne Plaza Solihull Hotel

Superbly situated in the centre of this historic suburb of Birmingham with the extensive high quality shopping and leisure centre only a 3 minute walk away. The hotel has a quality, contemporary decor throughout for a stylish break away. From the modern and efficient reception area through to the lounge bar and restaurant the hotel is a lovely place to be with excellent service throughout.

The hotel also has a leisure club where you can enjoy a swim in the heated pool or workout in the air-conditioned gym (extra fees may apply.) Breakfast will be served in the Terrace Restaurant which enjoys views over the hotel lakeside - plenty of hot & cold choice on offer. If you want to relax with a drink, head to the Terrace Bar & Lounge.

Relax in the modern, well-appointed bedrooms with WiFi and all the facilities you would expect from this hotel group including flat screen TV and a welcome tray. The modern bathrooms mostly have shower over bath. Please check with us for any special requirements. Lift to all floors.

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