Photo credit:  Kimberly Spins

Kaminari Taiko's high-energy performances delight audiences large and small with a blend of traditional and modern musical styles. Based in Houston, we travel throughout Texas and across the South. Kaminari Taiko is a fixture at cultural events in several states, including Japan Festival Houston, New Orleans Japan Fest, and the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival.

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Book Kaminari Taiko for your next event!

Over the last twenty-nine years Kaminari Taiko has performed at concerts, government and corporate events, outdoor festivals, parades, lectures, school events, sporting events, awards ceremonies, banquets, and taiko workshops. We can accommodate a wide range of performance venues, from private events to feature concerts and citywide festivals. Click here to contact Kaminari Taiko with a booking inquiry.

Upcoming Public Performances

Japan Junction: Oshogatsu 2026

Performance by the Thunderstudies, our Apprentice ensemble

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Event Link
Levy Park
3801 Eastside Street, Houston, TX 77098

Winter Festival: Year of the Horse

Saturday, March 1, 2026
Event Link
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Public Square Park
Nashville, TN 37201

Summer Solstice Observation

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Event Link
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TX 77006