Mid EUROPE’S thrilling marching show, "Schladming TATTOO" is back after a one-year break and promises to be unforgettable. 
Renowned for showcasing a variety of marching styles and music from around the world, past Schladming TATTOOs have left unique and lasting impressions. This year, the event will once again captivate audiences with international and Austrian marching bands.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, the traditional marching show returns to the Planai Stadium. We are thrilled to welcome another marching band from the USA: the Michigan Marching Band, known for electrifying American football stadiums and audiences of over 100,000, will deliver a breathtaking show at the Planai Stadium. The program will also feature impressive performances by the Austrian Armed Forces' military band Upper Austria, the regional music band from Stein an der Enns and the marching band of Vielharmonie Kirchlinteln, creating a truly unique atmosphere.

The main event begins at 7:00 PM but don’t miss the musical entertainment in the center of Schladming before and after the Schladming TATTOO. Performances by the Stattegger Dorfmusikanten, Lumpn Brass, the Big Band Schladming, and Schleidatrauma will ensure a lively atmosphere. Food and drinks stands will open Friday evening to make sure you are abundantly sated and energized for an unforgettable evening of outstanding bands and musicians in the unique setting of the Planai Stadium!

Insider-Infos:
How do you train a marching formation? Marching formations of orchestras and bands may look simple and playful, but they are not. It takes about 100 hours of practice and training for a performance to be ready for the audience. First, a musical piece is selected, which must be memorized perfectly. Next comes the "marching training," where the marching formation is practiced without playing music. Precision, synchronization, and the coordination of all musicians are crucial. Once the marching formation is in place, the whole routine is practiced while playing the music. Musicians must focus both on the musical piece and the marching formation—multitasking is essential!

Why is it called a “Tattoo”? The term "tattoo" is generally associated with British military tradition and is the equivalent of “taps” in the United States. In other words, it indicates the time when troops are confined to their barracks for the night. This order was signaled by musicians within the garrison. The root of the word itself is the Dutch expression “(doe den) tap toe” which, in English, essentially means “turn off the tap”. This simple military tradition has developed over time into elaborate shows featuring all kinds of marching formations along with performances of music as well as dance. The world’s biggest tattoo is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, involving over 1000 musicians and dancers, and drawing over 220,000 spectators in the course of the annual multiday event. (Source: Wikipedia)