Beating the Retreat

Beating the Retreat 2026: Spectacular Band Formations and Patriotic Displays

The Beating the Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, Delhi on 29th January, 2026 brought alive India’s valour and cultural heritage as military bands dazzled spectators with precision formations, from patriotic symbols and historical tributes to celebrations of sports victories and technological achievements

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Delhi sky dazzles with light and drone show ahead of Beating Retreat ceremony

According to the Ministry of Defence, 29 captivating and foot-tapping Indian tunes will be played by the music bands of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the State Police and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF).

Beating the Retreat ceremony today, Delhi Metro services curtailed

Entry and Exit at Yellow Line stations Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat will be closed from 2 PM to 6.30 PM