Basel Tattoo

Basel Tattoo 2024 - from America to Australia

Here we present the provisional programme for the Basel Tattoo 2024. You can look forward to an eclectic mix of modern, traditional and innovative elements. From the powerful-voiced youth choir from America to Asian precision and the energetic band from Down Under, the ensemble of around 1,000 performers promises impressive entertainment for the eyes and ears.

• United States Army Field Band (USA)
• One Voice Children's Choir (USA)
• Big Bike Orchestra (Poland)
• Singapore Police Force Band (Singapore)
• Swiss Armed Forces Brass Band (Switzerland)
• OzScot Highland Dancers (Australia)
• The Band of the Australian Army (Australia)
• Basel Tattoo Guard (Switzerland)
• Basel Tattoo Choir (Switzerland)
• Massed Pipes and Drums (International)
• The Scottish Act (International)

Information about the Basel Tattoo

Admission time
The Basel Tattoo Arena opens one hour before the performance begins. Seats in the arena can be taken from this time.

Show duration
The show lasts around 2 hours without an interval.

Tattoo Street/Catering
The popular Tattoo Street, with its city festival-like character, offers you the opportunity to enjoy refreshments before or after the show. Around 15 clubs, partners and festival cafés present a wide range of culinary delights.

Weather/rain ponchos
The Basel Tattoo performances take place in all weathers. Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions. Umbrellas may not be used during the entire performance. Rain ponchos can be purchased in the shops, the shop satellites, at the Tattoo bars and in the arena for CHF 2/each.

Cashless Basel Tattoo
The Basel Tattoo is going cashless for the first time this year. This simplifies the ordering process and shortens waiting times. All major cards (Postfinance, Maestro, Visa, Mastercard, V-Pay, Applepay, Samsung Pay) and Twint are available as payment methods.

If you do not have a credit or debit card, you can obtain a Lunch-Check card on site in exchange for cash. Payment in cash is not possible anywhere on the Basel Tattoo site (Arena, Tattoo Street).

Travelling to the Basel Tattoo
Travelling to the Basel Tattoo by bus is easy and relaxed! Avoid stress and searching for a parking space - book your comfortable and environmentally friendly bus journey to the spectacular military music festival now!