Beating The Retreat 2024 Timings. Art & culture | music. In modern times, the beating retreat ceremony is a colourful and musical event that showcases the military bands' skills and pays tribute to the nation's defence.

Thank you to those who attended the 2024 beating retreat event on horse guards parade. We are delighted to announce that beating retreat will now take place on horse guards parade on 11/12 july 2024.