BLUE DEVILS INTERNATIONAL
HEADS TO EUROPE IN 2026
BD Performing Arts is proud to announce the Blue Devils International Corps 2026 European Tour, bringing a cast of 95 elite performers to two of the world’s most celebrated international music events: the World Music Contest (WMC) in Kerkrade, The Netherlands, and the renowned Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland.
Hand-selected from experienced members of The Blue Devils and top performers across the drum corps community, this ensemble will represent the excellence, artistry, and innovation for which BDPA is known—showcasing American marching arts on a global stage.
World Music Contest — Kerkrade, The Netherlands
July 9–12, 2026
The tour opens at the prestigious World Music Contest, a once-every-four-years gathering of the world’s finest musical ensembles. Blue Devils International will participate in a variety of celebrated WMC events:
July 9 – Parade & Opening Ceremony
July 10 – Educational Clinic
July 11 & 12 – Featured Performances each day
📍 For tickets and event information:
WMC Official Site: https://wmc.nl/en
Basel Tattoo — Basel, Switzerland
July 17–25, 2026
Following WMC, the corps travels to Switzerland for a full week at the Basel Tattoo, one of the largest and most respected military tattoos in the world. Audiences can expect the signature Blue Devils precision, musicality, and visual flair throughout multiple performances:
July 17 – Opening Night Performance
July 18 – Parade, Matinee Performance, Evening Performance
July 19–24 – Evening Performances
July 25 – Matinee & Final Evening Performances
📍 For tickets and event information:
Basel Tattoo Official Site: https://www.baseltattoo.ch/en/
Ticket Information
BD Performing Arts will not be selling tickets for either event. All tickets must be purchased directly through the official WMC and Basel Tattoo websites linked above.
This summer tour marks another exciting chapter in BDPA’s international footprint https://bluedevils.org/omow/travel —offering extraordinary performance opportunities for world-class performers while sharing the spirit of The Blue Devils with audiences across Europe. More updates, behind-the-scenes features, and tour coverage will be shared as the 2026 season approaches.