Brisbane Taiko Fest ~ Past, Present, Future

Brisbane Taiko invites you to our First Annual Brisbane Taiko Fest!

Join us as we guide you on a journey through our past, present, and future — a heart-pounding celebration of traditional favourites and bold new creations.

2025 marks a momentous milestone: the official formation of Brisbane Taiko!

For over a decade, we’ve been a spirited, ragtag troupe of taiko students led by our wonderful Tokoton teachers, Yukako Shimbori and Chie Kajiwara. But as the river flows, nothing stays the same forever. When regular classes became impossible, the deep bonds we’d built over ten years held fast — and from them, Brisbane Taiko was born.

If you’ve seen us before, you might remember us as Taiko Kyoshitsu, Tenteke Taiko, or Dondoko. Whatever the name, the spirit has always been the same.

Welcome to our next metamorphosis — Brisbane Taiko!

Special guests include Tokoton Taiko and the Narumi no Kai & Yuki Taniguchi with a dramatic performance of Ichiryu Manbai.

Doors: 6pm

Performance: 6:30pm -8:30pm with a short intermission

Tickets are free — so come along, bring family and friends, and let the rhythm move you!

If you would like to Donate to Brisbane Taiko & the running of this event you can do so by creating a Direct Debit to

Brisbane Taiko

BSB: 923100

ACCT: 316727369

Please note: food and drinks will not be provided or available, so make sure your tummy is full and you’re ready to enjoy the show!