Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo A Win For Auckland

The announcement that the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will travel to Auckland in February 2026 is great news for hospitality and accommodation businesses, says Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ).

Eden Park will host a full-scale production of the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary Show on 19 and 21 February 2025 – the first time Auckland has hosted the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and marking the event’s return to New Zealand for the first time since 2015.

Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage says securing large-scale events like the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is vital for hospitality and accommodation businesses.

“Securing an event like the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is not just a coup for Auckland’s cultural calendar, but will also have a tangible impact on hospitality.”

“As soon as the lights go up at Eden Park next February, the lights go on right across our sector – every ticket sold is a seat filled in a restaurant, a room booked in a hotel, and another chance for us to showcase the manaakitanga that makes New Zealand hospitality unforgettable.”

Eden Park Chief Executive Nick Sautner says, “We are delighted to host The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Eden Park for the first time. As a globally recognised, multi-purpose venue, Eden Park is proud to welcome events of this scale and prestige. This iconic production embodies our vision of delivering the World’s Greatest Show, right here in Tāmaki Makaurau - connecting communities and celebrating culture on a world stage.”

Says Steve Armitage, “To ensure we keep bringing events of this calibre to our shores, we need a clear, nationwide events-funding mechanism so councils and organisers have the certainty to bid for and host future world-class events.”

About Hospitality NZ:

Hospitality New Zealand represents more than 2,500 hospitality and accommodation businesses across Aotearoa, supporting world-class manaakitanga (hospitality). Our members span the food and beverage, accommodation, entertainment, tourism, and hospitality service sectors.

We provide our members with the tools, resources, partnerships and knowledge they need to succeed. We advocate to ensure the industry’s voice is heard in government, shaping policies for a sustainable future.

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