Tattoo
Cymru
Tattoo Cymru returns to William Aston Hall, Wrexham this September with a brand-new show ‘A Salute to the Sea Soldier’.
By Gareth Butler, GB Pageants
The Royal Marines Association Concert Band will take centre stage for one night only, telling the story of Royal Marines and Seafarers whose stories are rooted in Welsh history through the ages.
Tattoo Cymru will once again bring together a unique blend of pipers, drummers, singers, dancers, drill teams and musicians for another highly anticipated display of precision, pomp and pageantry. The cast will gather together to perform a majestic finale not to be missed.
2026
Show
Features.
The Royal Marines Association Band.
Royal Welch Fusiliers. Corps of Drums. Scots Guards Association. Manchester Pipes and Drums. Britain's Got Talent Finalists. Welsh Classical Singers, Richard and Adam.
Connahs Quay Sea Cadets.
Tattoo Cymru Traditional Welsh Performance Group.
Soloist Ava Gordon Butler and Sean Clark-Wilkinson.
Narrator, Gareth Casey Morris.
Armed
Forces
Champion.
Cllr Beverly Parry Jones, Armed Forces Champion said: “Tattoo Cymru returns this September with a remarkable new production, A Salute to the Sea Soldier, and I’m immensely proud that Wrexham will once again host this remarkable celebration of our Armed Forces.”
Theme
For
2026.
“This year’s theme honours the Royal Marines and Seafarers whose service and sacrifice have shaped our nation’s story, including the many Welsh men and women who have proudly worn the uniform. It will be a powerful tribute to those who protect our country, and I encourage our community to join us for what will be an unforgettable event.”
A Word
From The
Producer.
The shows producer, Gareth Butler, said: “We are delighted to be back at the fantastic William Aston Hall for a third year with a wonderful new cast and theme for 2026 saluting Sea Soldiers from Wales.
The Royal Marines Association Band will take centre stage throughout the show with a stellar cast of pipers, drummers, singers and dancers.”
“As ever, inviting young performers to take part is such a joy and we have some wonderful drill displays from our cadet team lined up. We are also dedicating part of our show this year to the Gresford Colliery Disaster. As our show draws to a close, our cast will muster for our traditional majestic finale.”