Cape Military Tattoo at the Castle of Good Hope

See the South African National Defence Force’s grand musicians and performers strut their stuff at this Castle of Good Hope showcase

When one hears the word tattoo, a visual of permanent body art comes to mind.  The tattoo in question here is a lot less permanent; filled with instruments, marching bands and crowds of cheering spectators.. In fact, the Cape Military Tattoo sees the South African Defence Force’s (SANDF) regiments perform instrumental numbers, dances, silent drills, gun-runs and more in celebration of the rich military history that lies within the Western Cape and surrounds at the Castle of Good Hope from Wednesday, 11 to Saturday, 14 November 2015.  

This prestigious event celebrates over a decade of military excellence and, this year, will focus on honouring the men and women who served in World War I. Highlights of the night include an appearance by a sixty piece military tattoo from Pakistan and a rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with live canon fire.

 Spectators can look forward to hearing some of the best military musical acts from around the province in a stunning outdoor location. The event is also expanding to include stellar international acts to diversify the line-up and bring a global flair to this well-known affair.

For those first-timers considering this year’s event, be prepared for some loud noises (after all, cannons aren’t very quiet!). The weather is usually warm and pleasant, but as everyone knows, Cape Town weather is known for being unpredictable. Please note, if the weather is a unpleasant, patrons are advised to come to the Castle of Good Hope to see whether the show has been cancelled or simply delayed.

Remember to dress warmly, bring along your camera for some happy snaps and make a night of it with your friends and family. Food stalls will be in and around the venue, so attendees can grab a bite to eat during the event. 

LINE-UP FOR THE 2015 CAPE MILITARY TATTOO AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

• SA Army Band Western Cape
• SA Army Band Kroonstad
• SA Navy Band
• The Cape Town Highlanders
• Cape Field Artillery
• Cloee Agnew (from Celtic Woman)
• War Horse
• Chris Hani Choir
• Knysna & Districts Pipe Band
• Algoa Caledonian Pipe Band
• 1 Med Pipe Band
• More to be announced!

TICKETS FOR THE 2015 CAPE MILITARY TATTOO AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

Entry costs between R125p/p and R250p/p depending on seating choice. Discounts are applicable on block bookings of 10 or more people.  Tickets are available online from Computicket.com or Computicket outlets. There will be a cash bar and refreshments available for thirsty patrons. Do note, that there will be no intervals occurring during the event.

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