TOGETHER WE WIN!

Play the Tattoo’s Online 50/50 now through June 30, 2026 for your chance to win the ultimate jackpot.

We’re a family tradition, a cultural tradition, a Nova Scotia tradition, and we need your help to keep that tradition alive. When you play the Tattoo Online 50/50, not only could you win a jackpot, but you’ll also get the satisfaction of helping one of Nova Scotia’s oldest cultural institutions continue its mission.

In this current economic climate, cultural organizations are struggling to make ends meet. We’re no different. The Tattoo is here to honour and celebrate, to cheer and recollect. To shine a spotlight on the best of us for the rest of the world to see. Help us continue to march forward by playing the Tattoo Online 50/50.

We all win: you, us, and all of the service members and veterans we celebrate!

TICKETS:

100 tickets for $50
20 tickets for $20
3 tickets for $10
1 ticket for $5

PLAY UNTIL: June 30, 2026
WINNER ANNOUNCED: July 1, 2026

Open to Nova Scotia residents only.
License No. AGD-365642-26
Out of province? Support the Tattoo by donating!

CURRENT JACKPOT:

ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO

Online 50/50 Lottery – HOUSE RULES

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (RNSIT)


RNSIT will run an online 50/50 beginning 15 February to 30 June, 2026. Sales will end at 11:59 pm on 30 June.

All tickets must be purchased from the online sales platform provided by Tap 5050 and are the only ballots that will be entered in this draw and can be purchased from the RNSIT website https://nstattoo.ca/.

TICKET PRICES:

  • 100 for $50
  • 20 for $20
  • 3 for $10
  • 1 for $5

A single ticket will be drawn from all tickets sold. This will be declared the winning ticket and will be awarded 50% of the gross proceeds of sales as the prize to a maximum prize value of $100,000.

The winning ticket will be drawn utilizing a Nova Scotia approved random number generator at the Tattoo production office, Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS on 01 July at 11:00 am. The draw will be administered by the Director of Finance and witnessed by two other staff members.

The winner will be contacted by phone and email. The winning number will be published on the RNSIT website and through social media channels.

The winner has 90 days to claim a prize, if the prize is not claimed after 90 days, a new draw will take place, and so on until the prize is claimed.

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society staff are not eligible to participate.

Must be 19+ to participate.

DETERMINATION OF OFFICIAL WINNER(S): RNSIT shall have the sole discretion to determine whether each Potential Winner is an official winner of a Prize (an “Official Winner”). RNSIT’s decision concerning the identity of all Official Winners shall be final and binding. To become an Official Winner: (1) a Potential Winner must be eligible to participate in the Raffle under these Official Rules and must not be in violation of these

Official Rules as determined in RNSIT’s sole judgment; (2) that Potential Winner must contact RNSIT by the deadline specified above.

AWARD OF PRIZE(S) TO OFFICIAL WINNER(S): A Prize will be awarded to each Potential Winner who has been designated by RNSIT as an Official Winner. All prizes will be sent to the Winner via check with 15 calendar days of Winner delivering winning raffle ticket to the RNSIT Executive. For security and safety reasons, no cash payments will be made to winners.

Licensed by Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel & Tobacco Division.

License No. AGD-365642-26.

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The 2026 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Cast

Find out who’s coming to the 2026 Tattoo here!
MEET THE CAST BY CLICKING EACH PERFORMING GROUP’S PICTURE TO LEARN MORE!

THE SCOTS COLLEGE OLD BOYS
PIPES AND DRUMS
(Australia)

THE DELTA POLICE
PIPE BAND
(British Columbia, Canada)

BUNDESWEHR
CEREMONIAL BAND
(Germany)

THE
WACHBATAILLON
(Germany)

NAVAL DISPLAY TEAM

TATTOO MASSED PIPES & DRUMS

TATTOO HIGHLAND DANCE TEAM

TATTOO CHOIR

TATTOO CHILDREN’S CHORUS

TATTOO EXTRAS

TATTOO FANFARE TRUMPETERS

CAST FANFARES
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Find the Best Tattoo Discount!

Before you buy, check out all of our available discounts to make sure you’re getting the best deal for your dollar. Click the plus sign (+) next to each discount to learn more.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CANNOT COMBINE DISCOUNTS

With the purchase of Adult, Senior, CAA, Veterans & Service Members (THANKYOU2026), and Tattoo Club Member tickets, you can add FREE kids tickets to your order. Must be a 1:1 ratio.

  • Cannot be combined with Buy 3, Get 1 Free.
  • Applicable on all seating levels, must be a 1:1 ratio.
  • Must be added at the time of purchase, cannot be added to pre-existing orders.
  • Additional youth tickets available for $29 (A-C), $20 (D) or $15 (Accessible).
  • This is a limited time offer with limited availability.
  • This offer is subject to end at any time.
  • You can purchase additional kids tickets outside of the free ticket ratio with the purchase of Adult, Senior, Veterans & Service Members (THANKYOU2026), CAA and Tattoo Club tickets for any seating level.
  • Additional youth tickets available for $29 (A-C), $20 (D) or $15 (Accessible).
  • One additional kids ticket will be added to your order per purchased ticket.
  • When you purchase 3 Adult A/B/C seats, you’ll receive the fourth seat free!
  • Limit of three orders (12 tickets) per transaction.
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts including Seniors, Free Kids, Veterans & Service Members (THANKYOU2026), Tattoo Club, Pipers Experience, Accessible, etc.
  • Regular price kids tickets can be added to this promo ($29 each) but free kids tickets cannot.
  • Pricing will be spread out over all 4 tickets; you will not see a $0 ticket on your order.
  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW AVAILABLE TATTOO TICKETS FILTERED BY THE BUY 3, GET 1 FREE PROMO CODE.
  • If you’re a Tattoo Club member, you save 15% on Tattoo tickets year-round!
  • This 15% discount cannot be combined with other offers including: Buy 3, Get 1 Free, CAA, THANKYOU2026, etc.
  • This offer can be combined with Kids 18 and Under Are Free.
  • Click here to join! Only $25 for civilians and $20 for active/retired military, service members and other first responders.
  • If you’re a Tattoo Club member looking for your access code, visit the Tattoo Club portal!
  • Use the promo code THANKYOU2026 to save 10% on your Tattoo tickets.
  • This promo code is for use by active/retired military, veteran and other first responders.
  • Eligible branches include: veterans, Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence personnel, Defence Team Members (military and civilian), teachers, nurses, healthcare workers, and other first responders (including but not limited to Royal Canadian Mounted Police, police officers, fire and emergency, emergency health services, the Canadian Coast Guard, Commissionaires, search and rescue, correctional officers).
  • Additional branches can be added by the Tattoo at any time.
  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW AVAILABLE TATTOO TICKETS FILTERED BY THE THANKYOU2026 PROMO CODE.
  • If you’re a tour operator, special events coordinator, convention organizer or other group leader looking bring in 25+ people to Halifax, and you’re interested in attending the Tattoo, we offer special rates!
  • Book now, pay by May 15, 2026.
  • Get two complimentary tickets with your order of 25+ tickets.
  • A service charge of $4.00/ticket will apply on all orders.
  • Click here to learn more!
  • Special rates are available for groups of 10-24 people.
  • A seating: $68.50
  • B seating: $58.25
  • C seating: $49.25
  • A service charge of $5.00/ticket will apply on all orders.
  • Click here to book!
  • ACCESSIBLE SEATING can be selected in Ticketmaster by clicking ‘FILTERS’ on the right-hand side of the screen. At the bottom, you’ll see the option to toggle on ‘Show Accessible Seats.’ It will ask you to confirm that you mean wheelchair seating, so click ‘Apply Filters.’ The screen will update to show you where the accessible seating is and the prices will be reflected on the right-hand side of the page.
  • One COMPANION seat can be booked with an Accessible seat, at the same rate of Accessible seating. Limit one per order.
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This summer, you’re the VIP! Here are all the details you need to make the most of your ‘Pipers Experience.’

The Pipers Experience is perfect for ultimate Tattoo fans! Not only will you get to enjoy the show from VIP seats in Section 15, you’ll also get:

  • an exclusive backstage tour to see behind the scenes at the Tattoo
  • the VIP treatment at our VIP Lounge pre- and post-show
  • piped to your seats by a member of the Tattoo Massed Pipes & Drums
  • meet Tattoo cast members at the Tattoo VIP Lounge after the show
  • one free drink ticket in the Tattoo VIP Lounge.

Only $170.00 per person
Don’t miss out—limited seats available!

CLICK BELOW TO BE TAKEN TO A FILTERED VIEW OF TICKETMASTER WITH ONLY THE PIPERS EXPERIENCE PACKAGE SELECTED.
CHOOSE YOUR SHOW DATE OF CHOICE AND BUY THIS LUXURIOUS PACKAGE!

SECTION 15 — ALL SHOWS
JULY 1-5
ROWS E-F (SEATS 1-15)

  • Please don’t forget to bring your tickets with you (mobile or mailed)! You’ve got the best seats in the house in Section 15, enjoy the view.
  • You will need to show your tour guide your Pipers Experience ticket ahead of your backstage tour, and you need your ticket for entry to the Tattoo VIP Lounge.
  • Your complimentary backstage tour will last roughly one hour.
  • If you’re attending on July 1st, your tour begins at 12:00 pm.
  • If you’re attending on July 2nd, your tour begins at 3:00 pm.
  • If you’re attending on July 3rd, your tour begins at 3:00 pm.
  • If you’re attending on July 4th, your tour begins at 10:00 am.
  • If you’re attending on July 5th, your tour begins at 10:00 am.
  • Please arrive at the Scotiabank Centre entrance on the corner of Duke Street and Brunswick Street (Gate B) to meet your tour guide. See the Google Map at the bottom of the page.
  • You will be checked in and given your complimentary Tattoo lanyard as a keepsake.
  • The backstage tour is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know ahead of time if you will require a wheelchair for the tour.
  • The Tattoo VIP Lounge opens one hour prior to showtime (1:00 pm on matinees, 6:00 pm on evening shows).
  • If you’re attending on July 1st at 2:00 pm, the Tattoo VIP Lounge opens at 12:30 pm.
  • If you’re attending on July 2nd, at 7:00 pm, the Tattoo VIP Lounge opens at 5:30 pm.
  • If you’re attending on July 3rd at 7:00 pm, the Tattoo VIP Lounge opens at 5:30 pm.
  • If you’re attending on July 4th at 2:00 pm, the Tattoo VIP Lounge opens at 12:30 pm .
  • If you’re attending on July 5th, at 2:00 pm, the Tattoo VIP Lounge opens at 12:30 pm.
  • Please arrive at 12:30 pm or 5:30 pm sharp to take full advantage of the Tattoo VIP Lounge.
  • Please arrive at the Tattoo VIP Lounge through the Scotiabank Centre using the Carmichael Street Box Office (Gate D) entrance. See the Google Map at the bottom of the page.
  • You must show your ticket at the lounge reception desk before the Tattoo VIP Lounge, and you will be greeted and given your drink ticket.
  • Make your way inside, have a drink, and mingle with Tattoo production team members and other dignitaries.
  • Seating begins at 1:25 pm or 6:25 pm, and you will be greeted by a member of the Tattoo Production Team to line up at the door so you can be piped to your seat.
  • NOTE: The Tattoo VIP Lounge is not open for Pipers Experience ticket buyers at intermission.
  • You are welcome to return to the Tattoo VIP Lounge post-show.
  • You will be piped to your seat by a member of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Massed Pipes & Drums. Please be advised there are steps to the seats – we are happy to accommodate any mobility concerns. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
  • Enjoy the show: it’s 2.5 hours including a 20-minute intermission.
  • Note that you cannot return to the Tattoo VIP Lounge at intermission, but once the show is over, feel free to make your way back to the Tattoo VIP Lounge for another hour of fun.
  • If you return to the Tattoo VIP Lounge, this is where you’ll get the chance to meet cast members. Members from different performing groups are invited to the Tattoo VIP Lounge after each show; have fun!
  • Simply follow the VIP Lounge guide back to the Tattoo VIP Lounge after the show!

Questions? Call 1-902-420-1114 or email [email protected] for more information.

GOOGLE MAP OF PIPERS EXPERIENCE LOCATIONS
Orange – Backstage Tour start location
Yellow – Tattoo VIP Lounge entrance

Click here for a printable map!

If the Google Map is not loading for you, please use this map!
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2026 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

TATTOO DATES

Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
Matinees: July 1, July 4, July 5 at 2pm
Evenings: July 2 and July 3 at 7pm

SHOW INFO

Each show is 2.5 hours with intermission.
Doors open 1 hour before showtime.
Show is the same every day.

BE A VIP!

Book our most luxurious ticket package, The Pipers Experience, for the ultimate night out. You’ll get an invite to our VIP Lounge and then get piped to your VIP seats!

TATTOO CLUB PRE-SALE: OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 6, 2025
TICKETS ON SALE: NOVEMBER 7, 2025

TICKET PRICING:

(KEEP SCROLLING TO FIND OUR TICKET DISCOUNTS AND UPGRADES)

TICKET TYPE

A

B

C


D


ACCESSIBLE

GOLD

ADULTS

$75.50

$63.50

$53.00


$20.00


$37.75

$100.00

SENIORS (60+), VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS

$68.00

$57.50

$48.00

$20.00

$34.00

CAA & TATTOO CLUB MEMBERS

$64.00

$53.75

$45.00

$32.00

BUY 3, GET
1 FREE

$56.50

$47.50

$39.75


ADDITIONAL KIDS TICKETS

$29.00

$29.00

$29.00

$20.00

$15.00

PLEASE NOTE TICKET PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE SERVICE FEES

THANK A VETERAN: Add a $30 ticket to your order at the Ticketmaster checkout to be donated to a veteran who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend the Tattoo.


BUY TATTOO TICKETS WITH THE DISCOUNTS ALREADY APPLIED:

Use your CAA Atlantic membership number
to access 15% off Tattoo tickets anytime.

When you purchase 3 Adult A/B/C seats,
you’ll receive the fourth seat free!

Use the promo code THANKYOU2026
to save 10% on your Tattoo tickets.

Go behind the scenes at the Tattoo with our Backstage Tour (daily except Canada Day).


FIND WAYS TO SAVE:

If you’re looking for the best way to save on Tattoo tickets, click the buttons below to see a list of Ticket Discounts and Ways to Save. For ways to make your Tattoo experience more luxurious, click the Ticket Upgrades button. If you need help navigating Ticketmaster, you’ll find answers by clicking the Ticketmaster Help button.


SCOTIABANK CENTRE SEATING

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*There is an $8.00 service fee on all tickets except as noted below:

  • $10.00 service fee on Pipers Experience tickets
  • $6.00 service fee on Additional Kids tickets
  • $5.00 service fee on Groups (10-24)
  • $5.00 service fee on backstage tours purchased by the public
  • $4.00 service fee on Groups (25+)
  • $2.00 service fee on backstage tours purchased by group tours

There is also a one-time order fee on all orders$4.00 for online orders and an additional $5.00 for mail orders (not applicable on Groups of 10-24 or 25+ people).

The Tattoo does not collect any portion of the service fees, they are administered and collected by Ticketmaster.


NEED HELP?

TATTOO PRODUCTION OFFICE

For help in purchasing your Tattoo tickets, please contact the Tattoo Production Office and we’ll walk you through the steps or help you purchase online. Call 902-420-1114.

Telephone hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (AST).

SCOTIABANK CENTRE HELP

For questions about the venue or purchasing tickets, please contact the Scotiabank Centre Box Office at 902-451-1221 or 1-877-451-1221 (toll-free Canada only).

Telephone hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (AST)

TICKETMASTER HELP

For questions about Ticketmaster, including your account, billing, and ticketing, please contact Ticketmaster directly.

Click here to contact.

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Save 15% on Tattoo Tickets Year-Round!

TATTOO CLUB PRE-SALE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 TO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Tattoo Club Members Save on Purchases From:

New offers always being added.

Looking to make the most of your Tattoo experience? Want to visit some of the best attractions, cultural organizations, food and drinks, and shops and services in Atlantic Canada year-round? Then join the Tattoo Club!

This audience membership club offers exclusive benefits including:

  • Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo ticket discount of 15% on A, B, C seating
  • Save 15% on 2022 Tattoo virtual rental
  • Access to advance seat selection via Tattoo Club members-only ticket presale
  • Save 10% on the Tattoo Online Shop
  • Get free shipping on Tattoo Online Shop on orders of $50+
  • A complimentary cast t-shirt (2025 available now). Sizes subject to availability.
  • A complimentary backstage tour.
  • Exclusive Tattoo Club digital membership card
  • Invites to official Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo special events throughout the year including the annual Holiday Party; media accreditation event; and annual cast party
  • Access to exclusive content, including videos and photos
  • Valuable discount coupons with our many partners at museums, shops, attractions, restaurants, services and more!

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Tattoo Club memberships will be available for purchase for $20.00 for veterans, Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence staff, and first responders (including RCMP, Police, Fire and Emergency, Emergency Health Services/Paramedics, Canadian Coast Guard, Commissionaires, Search and Rescue, Correctional Officers, and Nurses).

Please note: veterans, Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defense staff, and first responders may be required to show ID to redeem offers. 

If you require assistance with signing up, please call us at 902-420-1114.

We do not offer refunds on Tattoo Club memberships. A Tattoo Club membership is not the same as purchasing a Tattoo ticket via Ticketmaster. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions before proceeding.

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“A great show and the complimentary kids tickets were appreciated as I was able to introduce my young children to the Tattoo!”

Krista Conway

Photos by David Baillieul, Cpl Mitchell Paquette, Stoo Metz, Hamish Gordon & others.
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