Spotlights

The U.S. Army Field Band presents Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration, premiering November 6 on PBS. Hosted by Jason Kelce and featuring Jon Batiste, the special combines unforgettable musical performances with an inside look at service and tradition at West Point, The Old Guard, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The U.S. Army Field Band will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a special concert on September 27, 2026, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia. The performance will bring together the Field Band’s current performing elements and alumni for an afternoon honoring eight decades of musical excellence and service to the nation.

The U.S. Army Field Band will return to the historic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo from August 7–29, 2026, representing the United States and the U.S. Army in its 250th year. As part of the international production A Call to Gather, the U.S. Army Field Band will join more than 800 military musicians and cultural performers from around the world in a celebration of tradition, innovation, and global connection. The appearance continues the organization’s mission to build relationships and share the stories of America’s Soldiers.

The U.S. Army Field Band has commissioned acclaimed American composer and Guggenheim Fellow Nkeiru Okoye to create Evident Truths, a new work celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Featuring the Concert Band, Soldiers’ Chorus, and Army Rapper, the piece will receive its world premiere during the Army Field Band’s 2026 Summer Tour.