We are delighted to introduce you to the Poole Military Tattoo, Salute to the Services a major community event taking place on Saturday 12 September 2026 at Poole Stadium, Poole, BH15 2BP.

This spectacular Military Tattoo will celebrate the dedication, service, and sacrifice of our serving Armed Forces, Uniformed Services (Fire, Police, Ambulance, NHS, Coastguard and more) our Cadets and Veterans, while raising awareness and support for two highly respected charities: The Royal British Legion and Lewis Manning Hospice Care.

We warmly invite you to support, attend, and help us share this special occasion as we come together to honour our Armed Forces, Uniformed Services, Veterans, Cadets and support these vital charities.

The event promises a memorable day for all ages, combining tradition, pageantry, and family-friendly entertainment. Highlights will include:

• Large-scale marching bands
• Massed Pipes and Drums
• A display of military vehicles
• Parachute drop into the Stadium (subject to weather).
• A classic aircraft flypast (subject to weather and availability)
• Stirring pomp and ceremony honouring service veterans past and present

To ensure maximum accessibility, there will be two performances on the day:

• Afternoon Matinee performance
• Evening Sundowner performance

Poole Military Tattoo, Salute to the Services, is designed to be a vibrant celebration of community spirit, remembrance, and pride, offering fun, excitement, and lasting memories for the whole family.