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The Ministry of Defence has announced that ticket sales for Republic Day Parade 2026 and Beating Retreat events will begin from January 5. (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)
Republic Day 2026 parade tickets: The Ministry of Defence has announced ticket sales for the Republic Day Parade 2026. As per the circular, the full Dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat, and the Beating Retreat Ceremony will begin from January 5, 2026, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said on Friday.
The iconic Republic Day celebrations will take place on January 26, followed by the full dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat on January 28, and the main beating retreat ceremony on January 29.
Tickets prices to attend Republic Day parade
For the Republic Day Parade scheduled on January 26, tickets will be available in two denominations, for Rs 20 and Rs 100.
Tickets for the full dress rehearsal of the beating retreat on January 28 will cost Rs 20, while tickets for the Beating Retreat Ceremony on January 29 will be priced at Rs 100.
The tickets will be sold from January 5 to January 14, 2026. Tickets for the parade will be available daily from 9 am onwards and will be sold until the quota for the day is exhausted.
Tickets can also be booked online through the Ministry of Defence’s official portal http://www.aamantran.mod.gov.in.
How to book online and offline tickets
After visiting the website, users need to register using their mobile number, choose the desired event, enter photo ID details, complete the payment, and download the e-ticket for entry.
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Offline tickets can also be purchased from designated counters in Delhi between January 5 and January 14, from 10 am to 1 pm and again from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The six offline locations are Sena Bhawan (near Gate No. 5), Shastri Bhawan (near Gate No. 3), Jantar Mantar (main gate), Parliament House (reception), Rajiv Chowk Metro Station (D Block, near Gate No. 3 and 4), and Kashmere Gate Metro Station (concourse level near Gate No. 8).
Documents to keep to buy tickets
Buyers must produce an original photo identity card such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport or any Central/State Government-issued ID while purchasing tickets. The same ID must be carried on the day of the event for entry to the Republic Day Parade, full dress rehearsal of beating retreat and Beating Retreat Ceremony.
Entry will not be allowed without a valid ticket and the original photo ID.
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