Upcoming
We love to perform and share taiko in public festivals and private events too. More info on booking below.
2023 performances to be announced
We are currently scheduling performances for Jan-Feb 2023
Stay tuned for announcement of two performances in Jan-Feb. Check out our Classes page for a special Workshop Jan 22.
25th Anniversary + Mochi Pounding
By invitation only
Emeryville Taiko will be 25 years old on Jan 1 2023! To celebrate a quarter century of taiko, we invite our friends to join in the annual mochi pounding and an especially joyous New Year!
Recent
Here are just a few recent public performances. We play private events too!
Sumo and Sushi
November 17-19, 2022
You don't have to fly to Japan to experience the excitement and fun of this 1500 year old sport! Learn about the history, rules, and culture of Sumo followed by over 12 live matches and a Q+A with the wrestlers. Emeryville Taiko played all 5 shows at Sumo and Sushi in San Francisco.
Distant Journeys of Cultural Exchange
Nov 12, 2022
Saturday performances by groups representing multiple cultures at Oakland Asian Cultural center. Accompanying exhibit highlights journeys of cultural exchange the indigenous people of Taiwan embarked on in the distant past and more contemporary times.
2022 Solano Stroll
September 11, 2022
We're honored to return to this local festival year after year. https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/.
Oakland Roots Soccer Game
September 3 2022
Our first time playing at a Roots game. Info about the Roots: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/
Umami Mart 10th Year Anniversary
August 6, 2022
Umami Mart's anniversary celebrations are a neighborhood mainstay.
Japanese Heritage Day with the SF Giants
May 21, 2022
We performed pre-game at Japanese Heritage Day at the stadium!
2022 Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
May 1, 2022
We're honored to return to this festival in Cupertino year after year. http://www.cupertinotoyokawa.org/.
Oakland Running Festival 2022
March 20, 2022
We enjoy serenading the runners of the Oakland Running Festival
Booking Us to Perform
Emeryville Taiko performs at festivals, schools, weddings, and more! Email perform@etaiko.org to get started.
We typically perform on weekends or evenings, and cannot perform outdoors in the rain.
