Performances

La Jolla Taiko performs regularly across the greater San Diego region. For performance inquiries, please contact us.

Upcoming performances:

January 2 — Company performance for Lunar New Year celebration
February 1, 2, 8, 9 — SeaWorld
February 21 — Company performance
March 15 — Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park
April 12 — Wedding performance

October 2025 — Taiko Beats, our annual showcase featuring La Jolla Taiko and students of the Ōnami Taiko Center

Taiko drummers performing on stage with large drums, wearing black outfits and illuminated by blue stage lights.
Black and white photo of a woman playing Japanese taiko drums, holding drumsticks with a focused expression.
Taiko drummers performing on stage
Group of people performing Taiko drumming with traditional drums and attire, green background.

Weaving tradition with global influences

La Jolla Taiko has performed at venues and events all over the greater San Diego region, including:

  • The Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park

  • USS Midway

  • LEGOLAND

  • SeaWorld

  • Petco Park

  • La Jolla Country Day School

  • Taikopalooza, with the rest of the San Diego taiko community!

And for various company and community events, including Lunar New Year or multicultural celebrations, company openings, and more.

Group of people posing near waterfront with city skyline at night, wearing colorful traditional clothing.