PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS

Since 2000, TAIKOPROJECT has been one of the leading American taiko performing ensembles, seamlessly combining the best of traditional and powerful taiko styles with an innovative, sublime, modern aesthetic.  

Currently on offer:

TAIKOPROJECT: 25 (Touring through Spring 2026)
TAIKOPROJECT celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a new touring production featuring works never before seen on tour, acclaimed original songs and choreography, and new video content. “25” is an exhilarating and explosive concert of percussive power, strength and precision artfully blending music, theater, choreography, costumes and set design. TAIKOPROJECT’s powerful drumming unites ancient Japanese tradition with 21st century American innovation. Instruments featured are authentic taiko drums, bamboo flutes, marimba, koto (Japanese harp), voice, and the group’s 400-pound mother drum.

8-12 performers, for venues with a medium to large stages and full production capabilities. 

For the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 season, we will be performing at the following venues:

Oct. 18-19 - Gallo Arts Center (Modesto, CA)
Oct. 21 - Tower Theatre (Bend, OR)
Oct. 23 - Federal Way PAEC (Federal Way, WA)
Oct. 24 - Orcas Center (Orcas Island, WA)
Oct. 27 - Artcore (Casper, WY)
Oct. 29 - The Argyros (Ketchum, ID)

Jan. 26 - Kingston Grand Theatre (Kingston, Ontario, Canada)
Jan. 28 - Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Burlington, Ontario, Canada)
Jan. 30 - Flato Markham Theatre (Markham, Ontario, Canada)
Jan. 31 - Sanderson Centre (Brantford, Ontario, Canada)
Feb. 2 - Capitol Centre (Northbay, Ontario, Canada)
Feb. 3 - Huntsville Festival of the Arts (Huntsville, Ontario, Canada)

Feb. 19 - Lewis Family Playhouse (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Mar. 25 - ASU Gammage (Tempe, AZ)
Apr. 20 - Carolina Theatre (Greensboro, NC)
Apr. 24 - Paris Center (Paris, IL)
Apr. 26 - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts (Harrisonburg, VA)
Apr. 28 - Allied Solutions Center (Carmel, IN)

BOOKING/INFORMATION
We are currently booking Fall 2027-Spring 2028 dates for a new collaborative concert program with koto/shamisen virtuoso and vocal artist Sumie Kaneko entitled “Kodama.” TAIKOPROJECT will be available for bookings in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast US in Fall 2027, and across the Midwest and East Coast US in Spring 2028.

International and run-out dates can be booked during any season. For booking information, contact Executive Director Bryan Yamami at bryanyamami@gmail.com or by phone at 213-268-4011.

PAST SEASONS

2025 - 2026 Season:
Jul. 28, 2026 - Redlands Bowl (Redlands, CA)
Mar. 30-31, 2026 - Des Moines Performing Arts (Des Moines, IA)
Mar. 17-18, 2026 - Embassy Theatre (Fort Wayne, IN)
Mar. 12, 2026 - Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock, PA)
Mar. 8, 2026 - The Suffolk (Riverhead, NY)
Mar. 7, 2026 - Williams Center (Easton, PA)
Mar. 5-6, 2026 - Luhrs Center (Shippensburg, PA)
Feb. 26-27, 2026 - Tassel Performing Arts Center (Holdrege, NE)
Jan. 30, 2026 - UCLA Center for the Art of Performance (Los Angeles, CA)
Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 2025 - Red River Revel (Shreveport, LA)

2024 - 2025 Season:
Apr. 12, 2025 - NM Highlands University Arts (Las Vegas, NM)
Apr. 11, 2025 - New Mexico Tech Performing Arts (Socorro, NM)
Apr. 6, 2025 - Southwest Symphony (Hobbs, NM)
Apr. 4-5, 2025 - Clovis Community College (Clovis, NM)
Mar. 29, 2025 - Prairie Center for the Arts (Schaumburg, IL)
Mar. 26, 2025 - The Hobby Center (Houston, TX)
Mar. 21, 2025 - Omak PAC (Omak, WA)
Mar. 20, 2025 - Methow Arts (Winthrop, WA)
Mar. 15-18, 2025 - Icicle Creek Center (Leavenworth, WA)
Mar. 14, 2025 - McIntyre Hall (Mt. Vernon, WA)
Nov. 13, 2024 - Arts On Stage (Brooklyn Park, MD)
Nov. 10, 2024 - Kentucky Performing Arts (Louisville, KY)
Nov. 8-9, 2024 - Tennessee Performing Arts Center (Nashville, TN)
Nov. 7, 2024 - Buckman Arts Center (Memphis, TN)
Oct. 15-16, 2024 - McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert, CA)
Oct. 5, 2024 - Wengler Center, Pepperdine (Malibu, CA)
Sept. 29, 2024 - Reser Center (Beaverton, OR)
Sept. 27, 2024 - Edmonds Center for the Arts (Edmonds, WA)

2023 - 2024 Season:
Jun. 10, 2024 - McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert, CA)
May 17, 2024 - Lancaster Performing Arts Center (Lancaster, CA) 
May 4, 2024 - Englert Theatre (Iowa City, IA)
May 2, 2024 - Mayo Performing Arts Center (Morristown, NJ)
Apr. 6, 2024 - Omaha Performing Arts (Omaha, NE)
Mar. 29, 2024 - Clark Center (Arroyo Grande, CA)
Mar. 4-7, 2023 - Icicle Creek Center (Leavenworth, WA)
Mar. 8-10, 2023 - Methow Arts (Twisp, WA)
Mar. 14, 2023 - Cache Valley Center for the Arts (Logan, UT)
Mar. 16, 2023 - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (Big Sky, MT)
Mar. 17, 2023 - Stephens Auditorium (Pocatello, ID)
Apr. 27-28, 2023 - McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert, CA)
Aug. 26, 2023 - Redlands Bowl (Redlands, CA)

SPECIAL EVENTS

TAIKOPROJECT has performed for special events all over the world, providing taiko to add an unforgettable, exciting visual and aural element to enthrall audiences.  From short, powerful openers to extended-length sets, we have done it all!  We pride ourselves in being the leading choice for special events, video appearances, content creation, and audio recording locally and across the U.S. TMEG Productions, Octagon Events, Wilson Dow Group, Scarlett Entertainment, and ZenArts are just a few of the dozens of event and production companies we have worked with over the last two decades.

For more information or to discuss how we can bring some excitement and energy to your event, email Executive Director Bryan Yamami at: bryanyamami@gmail.com

CORPORATE EVENTS

Over the years, TAIKOPROJECT has been invited to infuse taiko into store openings, employee conferences, gala dinners, product launches, fashion shows, and customer recognition events all over the world.  Each event is customized for the scale and scope of the event and we pride ourselves on 100% client satisfaction.  We bring our high standards of performance and professionalism for your event, big or small, and will leave a lasting impression on your guests!

Just look at a selection of some of the clients and venues we've performed for to see the breadth of our experience and range.

For booking information or to start customizing a taiko performance for your corporate event, contact Executive Director Bryan Yamami at bryanyamami@gmail.com.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

TAIKOPROJECT is Southern California’s premiere taiko educational program provider, serving on the region’s two prestigious educational performer rosters, The Music Center Performing Artists in Schools & Neighborhoods and the Segerstrom Center ArtsTeach Program. For more information, contact Executive Director Bryan Yamami at bryanyamami@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

TAIKOPROJECT partners with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal entities to bring taiko to audiences across Southern California. These range in scope from one-time public performances to long-term artist residencies, workshop presentations, and more!

FAIRS, THEME PARKS, & ZOOS

TAIKOPROJECT is the most active taiko performance ensemble in the fair, theme park, and zoo industry.  The team has been booked for long-term and repeat engagements across the country, including the Nebraska State Fair, the Indiana State Fair, SeaWorld San Diego, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the OC Fair, and the Georgia National Fair.

Stage performances and strolling performances are available in various performer group size configurations, with optional audience participation segments.