🎖️ A Military Musical Spectacular – ‘Heroes’ | Tickets Now Available

The VSC is happy to share details of the 2025 Household Division Military Musical Spectacular, set to take place on Horse Guards Parade, London, this July. Taking place over three nights, this world-class open-air event will be a celebration of military, literary and musical heroes – blending music, pageantry, and ceremony in true British tradition. This year’s performance will be attended by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, as guest of honour on Wednesday 16th July.

What to Expect:

With a cast of over 250 musicians and performers, this year’s show will feature:

• The iconic Massed Bands of the Household Division

• The Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra

• Mounted State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry

• Massed Pipes and Drums from the London Scottish Regiment and Tayforth University OTC

• A rare appearance from the Royal Mews, showcasing historic state coaches and cars in their 200th year

• Guest appearances from Hugh Bonneville and a live performance by Matt Goss, performing his new charity single ‘Not Forgotten’ in support of the military and veteran community

This musical journey will also pay tribute to iconic literary and musical heroes – from Roald Dahl to Eric Clapton – brought to life with stunning visual effects and pyrotechnics.

Event Details:

📍 Horse Guards Parade, London
📅 Tuesday, 15th – Thursday, 17th July 2025
🕔 Gates open: 17:30
🎼 Performance begins: 19:30
🍹 Refreshments and snacks available arena-side

🎟️ Tickets:

This is not a VSC organised event. Tickets are now available and can be purchased directly from the official Household Division website at: https://tickets.householddivision.org.uk/beating-retreat/