Twilight Tattoo

History through the eyes
of the American Soldier

TWILIGHT TATTOO SHOW STATUS

Our Twilight Tattoo show on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be INDOORS at Conmy Hall
on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall due to projected inclement weather.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Pre-Show Music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Twilight Tattoo begins at 7:00 p.m.

Due to projected inclement weather, this week's Twilight Tattoo performance will move indoors to Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Given the limited seating available indoors all groups of 20 or more have been contacted by a representative from the Military District of Washington to confirm whether or not we can accommodate your group. Please note that we make and honor group reservations on a first-registered, first seated basis.

If you are an individual or family attending Twilight Tattoo, please note that we will have limited seating available on a first arrive, first seated basis. We will stop seating attendees once the facility has reached its maximum capacity.

We also ask that no food or beverages are brought inside Conmy Hall.

As a reminder, due to increased security measures all NON-DoW/DoD ID holders over the age of 18 must have pre-registered at https://pass.aie.army.mil/?b=usa&i=jbmhh&e=9WP205G8 to gain base access. Registration must have been completed no later than 48 hours prior to arrival, but no earlier than 14 days from the Twilight Tattoo you are attending. For those unable to register via the link, you may still visit us for Twilight Tattoo but will be required to go through a screening upon arrival. For this screening, you must have a REAL ID or two forms of government ID. Without this you may not be able to access the base.

For any questions regarding entrance and/or registration please reach out to the Visitor Control Center at 703-696-0186 or 703-696-0189. Hours of operations 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or visit https://home.army.mil/jbmhh/my-fort/all-services/access-gate-info

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR TWILIGHT TATTOO SHOW ATTENDEES - Thursday, April 23, 2026

Due to increased security measures, all NON-DoW ID holders over the age of 18 who plan to attend one of our Twilight Tattoo shows this year must pre-register to gain access to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Registration must be completed no later than 48 hours prior to arrival, but no earlier than 14 days from the Twilight Tattoo you are attending. Visit our Twilight Tattoo Schedule webpage to find the registration link for each show: https://jtfncr.mdw.army.mil/Ceremonies-Events/Events/Twilight-Tattoo/Schedule/

For those unable to register via the link you may still visit us for Twilight Tattoo but will be required to go through a screening upon arrival. For this screening you must have a REAL ID or two forms of government ID. Without this, you may not be able to access the base. For more information about REAL ID, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/realid

For any questions regarding entrance and/or registration please reach out to the JBMHH Visitor Control Center at 703-696-0186 or 703-696-0189. Hours of operations 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or visit https://home.army.mil/jbmhh/my-fort/all-services/access-gate-info

Gate Access Information:

Non-DoW ID Holders

All NON-DoW ID holders arriving by personal vehicle or bus may enter through the following gates:

Hatfield Gate: Located on the Myer Campus at the intersection of 2nd Street South at Route 27 (Washington Boulevard).
Wright Gate: Wright Gate is located on the Myer Campus at Marshall Drive and North Meade Street, off Route 110. It may be accessed by DoW card holders. Hours of operation: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Henry Gate will be closed to pedestrians, metro riders and rideshare dropoffs. ALL NON-DOW ID HOLDERS WALKING OR VIA RIDESHARE MUST ENTER AT HATFIELD GATE. The walk from Hatfield to Summerall Field is approximately 1 mile.

If you are a foreign national attending Twilight Tattoo, please reach out to the Visitor Control Center at 703-696-0186 or 703-696-0189. Hours of operations 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to speak with a to speak with a Visitor Control Center (VCC) specialist to ascertain what documentation or DoW escort you may need to enter the installation. We recommend all foreign nationals attending Twilight Tattoo submit for approval no later than 14 days prior to the event.

For any questions regarding entrance and/or registration please reach out to the Visitor Control Center at 703-696-0186 or 703-696-0189. Hours of operations 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or visit https://home.army.mil/jbmhh/my-fort/all-services/access-gate-info

DoW ID Card Holders

If you are a DoW ID Card Holder (Active, Reserves, National Guard, Dependents, Retirees, DoW Civilians and contractors, and some Veterans) you may access Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall through the following gates:

Wright Gate: Wright Gate is located on the Myer Campus at Marshall Drive and North Meade Street, off Route 110. It may be accessed by DoW card holders. Hours of operation: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Henderson Hall: Henderson Hall Main Gate is located at South Orme Street and Southgate Road and is accessible to DoW ID card holders. Hours of operation: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Hatfield Gate: Located on the Myer Campus at the intersection of 2nd Street South at Route 27 (Washington Boulevard).

All members of your party 18+ must have a DoW ID to access the Henderson Hall Gate.

 We do expect delays while entering Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall for Twilight Tattoo so please plan accordingly. Our security checkpoint at Summerall Field will not open until 5:30 p.m. You will not be able to be seated prior to 5:30 p.m. so please do not arrive at Summerall Field any earlier than that.

PARKING

Buses: Buses will follow signage for bus drop-off and parking.

Personal Vehicle: If you are arriving via personal vehicle please park in the Tri-Services Parking Lot located on McNair Road across from the Fort Myer Dining Facility. Please use the following address to guide you to the lot: 404 McNair Rd, Fort Myer, VA 22211.

Accessible Parking: If you need accessible parking and seating, please email our team at usarmymdw@army.mil to coordinate.

Twilight Tattoo: A Live Military Experience

The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo is an action-packed live military event featuring Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s ceremonial units, the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own."

The show features performances by The U.S. Army Blues, The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. Twilight Tattoo is appropriate for school-age children and enjoyed by all ages! Learn more about the participating units and Twilight Tattoo history.

When and where do performances take place?
Who is invited?
How do I get to Joint-Base Myer Henderson Hall
What should I wear?
Can I buy food and drink at the event?
Do I need to register my large group?
What if there is bad weather?
Can I bring my pet?
What are the seating options?
Can I take pictures and meet the soldiers?

WATCH TWILIGHT TATTOO!

An Army soldier dressed in combat uniform is holding a microphone and singing while facing towards the left in front of a large display that reads Twilight Tattoo, a Live Military Experience

Army soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are standing near Army modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank guns as part of the Presidential Salute Battery.

An Army Soldier is working on the barrel of a modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank gun inside a maintenance shop for the Presidential Salute Battery.

Two soldiers dressed in Army combat uniforms are lifting a modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank gun while preparing for a performance with the Presidential Salute Battery.

The hand of a Soldier is seen as he polishes the silver portion of a modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank gun for the Presidential Salute Battery

Three Army soldiers with the Presidential Salute Battery wearing combat uniforms are adjusting the position of a black, modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank gun on a green lawn.

Army Soldiers from the Presidential Salute Battery are dressed in dark blue ceremonial uniforms and standing in formation near four black, modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank guns on a green lawn near a tree line.

Four black, modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank guns are being fired by Army Soldiers from the Presidential Salute Battery, who are standing near the guns and dressed in dark ceremonial uniforms.

Army soldiers dressed in dark ceremonial uniforms are posing for pictures with audience members next to the Presidential Salute Battery's modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank guns after a Twilight Tattoo show.

Army soldiers from the Presidential Salute Battery, dressed in combat uniforms, are adjusting the position of a black, modified 3-inch M5 anti-tank gun that is placed on a green lawn.

Several Army soldiers dressed in dark ceremonial uniforms are performing on musical instruments under a dark tent at an outdoor event. There is a large green lawn in the background.

Black cannons resting on a green lawn are firing blanks at a ceremony. There is white and orange smoke coming out of their barrels.

Soldiers dressed in dark Army service uniforms are facing away from the camera, and some are tossing rifles into the air. They are standing on a green lawn performing for an audience seated on metal bleachers in the distance.

Army soldiers dressing in green camouflage uniforms and helmets are kneeling on a green lawn while looking around. They have black rifles in their hands, and there are black cannons in the background

Soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War-era uniforms (dark blue coats with white and red trim, white pants and dark blue tri-cornered hats) are standing in rows in front of an audience at an event on a large green lawn. In the background is a large screen that reads Twilight Tattoo.

Three people (one woman and two men) are wearing Civil War-era clothing (the men are wearing Union Army uniforms, the woman is in a dark jack and skirt with dark hat), while delivering a dramatic presentation at an event on a green lawn.

Two men in Army dark ceremonial uniforms are tossing brown rifles to each other while standing on a green lawn at an event.

Soldiers dressed in dark Army ceremonial uniforms are standing in a straight row tossing brown rifles into the air one by one. They are on a green lawn and there is a crowd seated on bleachers in the background.

Army soldiers wearing green camouflage, helmets and dark goggles are walking forward with black rifles aimed in front of them. They are on a green lawn

Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are facing to the right while standing in rows with brown rifles at their sides. There is a white flagpole in the middle of the picture that has the US flag flying.

Solders dressed in dark Army ceremonial uniforms are facing towards the right while standing in rows on a green lawn. There is smoke in the background. There are other soldiers dressed in red Revolutionary War-era uniforms on the right side of the picture,

Soldiers dressed in red Revolutionary War-era uniforms are standing rows holding instruments at their sides and the person in front salutes with his palm facing outward while holding a large staff with the a silver spear end.

A soldier dressed in a Vietnam War-era solid green uniform and helmet is pointing to the left. He is standing on a green lawn in front of a crowd who is seated on bleachers.

Soldiers dressed in dark blue Revolutionary War-era uniforms are firing long brown rifles, and there is white smoke coming from the guns. They are standing on a green lawn.

Army soldiers dressed in dark ceremonial uniforms are standing in a straight row on a green lawn while lifting brown rifles into the air one by one which is forming the look of a wave.

A woman with long blond air tied back into a ponytail is wearing a green Army camouflage uniform while holding a microphone and singing upwardly. She's on a green lawn with a large crowd in the background on bleachers.

Soldiers dressed in dark ceremonial uniforms holding brown rifles in front of them are marching forward (to the left in the picture) in the foreground. There are soldiers dressed in dark blue Revolutionary War-era uniforms marching forward in the same direction in the background. They are on a green lawn.

Soldiers dressed in blue with red trim and white pants Revolutionary War-ear uniforms are charging towards the camera at an angle with rifles and bayonets affixed in front of them. They are on a green lawn

A soldier dressed in Desert Storm/Desert Shield-era Army green uniform with cap with full brim while carrying a rifle and speaking to a crowd who is seen in the background seated. He's on a green lawn.

Two soldiers wearing green Army camouflage combat uniforms with helmets, and one with black goggles on, are looking around while holding black rifles in front of them. They are on a green lawn.

Army soldier in Army Combat Uniform (green camouflage) is wearing a helmet with large dark goggles that has a cable attached to it.

Army soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are spinning ceremonial rifles with bayonets affixed in front of them. They are standing in row.

Black and white picture of an Army Soldier dressed in a Korean War-era uniform. He is carrying a rifle in his left hand, and has a machine gun on his back.

Four Army soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are carrying swords at their sides, and they are standing on a green lawn in front of other Soldiers who are carrying the US flag while wearing Revolutionary War-era unifoms (blue coats and white pants).

Army soldiers dressed in dark blue with red trim Revolutionary War-era uniforms (and cream colored pants) are in a color guard. One is lowering the U.S. Army flag, and the other is holding a period rifle in front of him. In the background are soldiers dressed in dark ceremonial uniforms holding more modern ceremonial rifles in front of them.

Army soldiers dressed in dark blue with red trim coats from the Revolutionary War period are holding the US Flag and Army flag, and one soldier is holding a period long rifle up against his right shoulder.

A solder is affixing a bayonet to a rifle. The Soldier is wearing white gloves and a dark ceremonial uniform with shiny metal belt buckle.

Two Army soldiers are adjusting the bayonets for the rifles, which are propped up against them on the ground, while wearing dark ceremonial uniforms (dark tunics with gold buttons, lighter blue pants, white gloves, dark round caps with bills)

Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms (dark jackets with gold buttons, lighter blue pants with gold stripes down the side of the leg, dark wheel hats with rims) have rifles in front of them and are looking down as they affix bayonets to the rifles. The person in the front of the formation has a sword while the person to her left has a guidon flag against his right shoulder.

Soldiers wearing Revolutionary War-period uniforms (dark blue with red trim coats, cream-colored pants and dark blue with white trim tri-cornered hats) are adjusting the rifles that they are carrying against their shoulders. In the foreground is a soldier in a modern Army dark ceremonial uniform (dark jacket with gold buttons and dark wheel hat)

Soldiers standing up straight in rows (formation) are wearing dark ceremonial uniforms while looking down at the ground in front of them.

Soldiers wearing Revolutionary War-era uniforms (dark blue with red trim coats, dark blue with white trim tri-cornered hats, and cream-colored vests and pants) are carrying flags and rigles, and they are looking in various directions as they make adjustments to their formation.

About 8 Army soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are marching into place near large black cannons on a green lawn.

A soldier wearing a dark ceremonial uniform (dark jacket with gold buttons, royal blue pants with a gold stripe down the leg, and a dark wheel hat with gold trim, and white gloves) is tossing a brown rifle in front of his body on a green lawn.

Soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War era uniforms (blue with red trim coats and cream-colored pants and white criss-cross straps across their torsos) are adjusting their uniforms.

People in various colors of clothes are standing on silver colored bleachers with their arms up.

Soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War-era uniforms (dark blue with red trim coats, cream-colored pants and dark with white trim tri-colored hats) are marching toward the camera carrying a mix of rifles and flags. In the background are audience members.

Soldiers dressed in dark ceremonial uniforms (dark coats with gold buttons, dark wheel hats and white gloves) are tossing rifles into the air. The rifles have silver bayonets affixed.

Army soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War-era red with blue trim coats, white pants and tri-cornered hats standing in a group while playing on large drums that they are carrying in front of them using a shoulder strap.

About a dozen Soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War-era uniforms with dark blue coats trimmed in red and white pants and tri-cornered hats are shooting rifles. The smoke from the rifles is billowing in front of them.

Service members in Army ceremonial uniforms and others wearing blue and red Revolutionary War-era uniforms are standing at attention during a ceremony. The Soldiers in front are holding swords down at their sides. Others in the background are carrying the US and Army flags

Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (green camouflage) are talking with younger audience member after a ceremony. The audience members are each wearing black shirts and mint green hats.

About a dozen Soldiers dressed in various Army uniforms and outfits are standing in a straight line facing the left side of the picture.

Two Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms are holding microphones and singing on a stage during a ceremony.

An Army Soldier dressed in the Army Combat Uniform (green camouflage) is standing with a rifle in his hands while speaking a monologue. Behind him is a large screen that is projecting his image.

Army Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are marching with ceremonial rifles, and some rifles have been tossed into the air for others to catch.

Army Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are twirling ceremonial rifles, and some rifles have been tossed into the air for others to catch.

Army Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms standing in a straight line are twirling ceremonial rifles.

Army Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are standing in a straight line doing various movements with their ceremonial rifles.

Army Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are standing in two parallel rows with ceremonial rifles raised and tips of rifles crossing each other while one member is standing in the foreground with a sword held by his side.

Three Army soldiers dressed in Korean War-era dark green uniforms are standing on a stand speaking during a ceremony. There is a large screen behind them projecting their images.

An Army soldier dressed in a colonial-style costume is holding a book in his had while delivering a monologue.

Army soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War-era red with blue trim coats, white pants and tri-cornered hats are marching while playing fifes, bugles and drums. The member in front is holding a long stick while saluting and pointing his left foot out.

Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (green fatigues) are kneeling on one knee in a long straight row on a green lawn. Some in the background are standing. They each have a black rifle in their hands and helmets on their heads.

Soldier in Army Combat Uniform (green camouflage) is holding a microphone and singing while standing on a green lawn with an audience in the background sitting on metal bleachers.

A Soldier dressed in the Army Combat Uniform (green camouflage) with helmet and rifle in hand is performing as an actor at a ceremony on a green lawn. There is a large screen behind him that is projecting his image.

Army Soldiers in dark ceremonial uniforms are standing in a line doing various movements with their rifles.

Two rows of Soldiers dressed in dark dress uniforms are extending their bayonet-tipped rifles up toward each other, crisscrossing the tips, as another Soldier carrying a sword pointing upward in front of his face is in the foreground.

Three Black soldiers in World War 1-era uniforms are standing in a triangle formation. One is carrying a saxophone, another is carrying a trumpet, and the one in front is carrying a rifle.

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Army soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War-era red with blue trim coats, white pants and tri-cornered hats are marching while playing fifes, bugles and drums. They are on a green lawn with a large screen in the background that is projecting a graphic with the words US Army and Twilight Tattoo.

An Army general officer in the Army Green Service Uniform (dark green jacket and khaki colored pants) is standing on a green lawn while saluting toward Army Soldiers on the right side of the picture. The other soldiers are dressed in dark service uniforms, and they are holding swords down in front of them. There is an audience standing on bleachers in the far background.

Soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War-era uniforms with dark blue coats trimmed in red and white pants and tri-cornered hats are holding the US Flag and US Army flag while standing in a straight line.

Two Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (green camouflage) are kneeling on one knee on a green lawn. They each have a black rifle in their hands and large helmets on their heads, as well as a large, black goggle devise over their eyes.

An Army soldier is holding the US flag while wearing a Revolutionary war-era blue-colored uniform and a three-cornered hat. Other Soldiers are seen in the distance.

An Army Soldier wearing a camouflage helmet is yelling or singing.

Someone wearing a Revolutionary War-era three-cornered hat is holding a small book in one hand and a rifle is slung over his shoulder in the other hand. There are lots of people in normal attire in the distance behind him.

Several people are dressed in red Revolutionary War-era uniforms. The one in the front of the group is wearing a large, furry hat while holding a long wooden staff with a silver tip in one hand and saluting with the other hand.

Several Soldiers wearing Revolutionary War-ear dark blue uniforms are running with rifles in hand. The rifles have bayonets affixed to them.

Several musicians wearing red Revolutionary War-era uniforms with dark blue tri-cornered hats are playing bugles and drums in front of a sign that reads Twilight Tattoo.

Someone dressed in a red, Revolutionary War-era uniform with a large, black, furry hat is holding a long pole while making a flat-handed gesture with the other hand. Several other members of the group are behind the leader of the group.

Seven Army Soldiers are in dark dress uniforms while holding files out in front of their bodies with bayonets affixed to the end of the rifles.

A colors team dressed in dark blue jackets and white pants that are from the Revolutionary War period are holding three flags and the members on the ends are holding muskets. There are other people in the distance behind them.

An Army soldier dressed in dark blue dress uniform is standing at attention with a sword in his right hand that is resting against his shoulder. There are others in the distance.

Twilight Tattoo Videos

Video by Pfc. Vallanda Antoine, Douglas Lovely

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Twilight Tattoo hosted by Maj. Gen. Christine

Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington

May 20, 2026 | 01:28:12

Twilight Tattoo hosted by The Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army, Maj. Gen. Bobby L. Christine, on May 20, 2026, at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, Virginia.