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 thirty 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

City of Stafford AAPI Celebration

Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30pm
Event Link (tickets are free, but advance registration is required)
Stafford Center
Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd. Stafford, TX, 77477

OCA AAPI Fest

Performance by the Thunderstudies, our Apprentice ensemble

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00pm
Event Link
Alief-Amity Park
12509 Alief Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77082

Library AAPI Month Celebrations

Performance by the Thunderstudies, our Apprentice ensemble

Saturday, May 16, 10:00am: West University Library
Saturday, May 16, 12:00pm: Fairbanks Library
Satruday, May 30, 1:00pm: Barbara Bush Library

Summer Solstice Observation

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