Republic Day 2026 Parade Tickets Now Available: Prices, Dates & How to Book

Gear up for India's most spectacular annual spectacle—the Republic Day Parade 2026—where ticket sales kicked off January 5 via the official Aamantran portal and select counters. With quotas selling out fast, aspiring attendees have until January 14 to secure spots for the January 26 parade at Kartavya Path, the January 28 Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat, and the iconic January 29 Beating Retreat ceremony. Priced accessibly at ₹20–₹100, these events blend military might, cultural pageantry, and patriotic fervor, drawing millions virtually and in-person.

Ticket Prices and Availability

Affordability ensures broad participation:

• Republic Day Parade (Jan 26): ₹100 (premium stands) or ₹20 (general seating)—witness 122-ft tall tableaux, daredevil motorcycle stunts by Daredevils daredevils, and flypast by 80+ aircraft including Rafale jets.

• Full Dress Rehearsal Beating Retreat (Jan 28): ₹20—preview the twilight musical finale.

• Beating Retreat Ceremony (Jan 29): ₹100—grand evening show at Vijay Chowk with massed pipe bands playing hits like "Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja."

Limited daily quotas drop online at 9 AM and offline from 10 AM; first-come, first-served until sold out. Expect 2026 highlights: French President Emmanuel Macron as Chief Guest (rumored), themes on "Viksit Bharat@2047" and Northeast culture, plus Army's new BrahMos missile display.

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How to Buy Tickets: Online and Offline

Online (Recommended for Convenience): Visit www.aamantran.mod.gov.in, register with mobile/email, select event/seats, pay via UPI/card/net banking. E-tickets download instantly; carry printed version + original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.) for entry—mismatch means denial.

Offline Counters (Jan 5–14, 10 AM–1 PM & 2–5 PM):

• Sena Bhawan

• Shastri Bhawan

• Jantar Mantar

• Parliament House

• Rajiv Chowk Metro Station

• Kashmere Gate Metro Station

Present original photo ID at purchase and event day. No agents/resellers; fakes lead to blacklisting/eviction.

Live Viewing Options If Tickets Elude You

Can't attend? Catch it free:

• TV: Doordarshan (DD National, DD News) from 9:30 AM Jan 26; live on all major channels.

• Streaming: DD App, YouTube (DD News), Prasar Bharati app.

• Radio: AIR FM Gold.

• Giant screens at 100+ Delhi parks/metros; regional parades in state capitals.

Essential Tips and Protocols

Arrive 2–3 hours early (gates open 7 AM for parade); no bags over 10L, no drones/food. Metro is best—use special Republic Day passes. Security ramps up with AI surveillance, 10,000+ personnel; expect pat-downs. Weather: Expect 15–20°C; carry layers.

Why Republic Day Matters: Celebrated since 1950, it honors the Constitution's adoption on Jan 26, 1950—replacing colonial laws with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision of justice, liberty, equality. The parade evolves yearly, showcasing innovations like DRDO's robotic dogs in 2026.

Beating Retreat Legacy: This 1950s tradition symbolizes "lowering arms" post-celebrations, featuring 30+ tunes by 400+ musicians under the President's gaze—pure goosebumps!

Act fast—last year's parade tickets vanished in days!

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