“International music with military overtones”
Thus can the Eksjö International Tattoo be described from a purely musical standpoint, but the experience is greater than this – it is a magnificent, colourful and spectacular show in the heart of the wooden town of Eksjö. A special feature of the Eksjö International Tattoo is that it is held in the middle of the town in an arena surrounded by houses dating from the 16th century, the church, the hotel and a proud equestrian statue creating the background scenery. This is an environment which stimulates both the participants and the public.
The arena has seating for more than 2 000 persons coming from far and near. Visitors come from the region around Dalarna and from further south. The tattoo is of interest to persons of all ages – from families with children to senior citizens. The Eksjö International Tattoo is also a popular attraction for coach tour operators, and a recurrent attraction where the trip is combined with a meal, a coffee break and sightseeing in the Eksjö town centre.
On 25–27 July 2024, orchestras from all over the world will march onto the cobblestones of Eksjö. The event is now being held for the thirteenth time since 1989. The 2022 performances were a great success and have further strengthened the event. During 2024, we will be the only one in Sweden to offer an international Tattoo. The arena, which is located in the middle of the city, is surrounded by houses dating back to the 16th century and where the church, the city hotel and the proud equestrian statue form part of the scenery. Seven orchestras with a total of about 400 participants will perform. The quality of the performance will surpass all previous performances. The highlight of the performance is the finale where all the orchestras together perform some well-known pieces under the direction of the event’s musical director Robin Wahl.
