Announcements

2023 Japanese Ambience + Fall Lessons

10/3/2023

Sat, Oct 7 & Sun, Oct 8
Enjoy Japanese activities and performances from 10am-4pm!
Lauritzen Gardens
Omaha, NE

Open to the public (with paid admission into Lauritzen).
Introductory taiko lesson at 3:15pm, followed by Kokyo performance at 3:45pm!

Sponsored by Omaha Sister Cities Association

Click here for more info.

Fall Taiko Lessons

Move into autumn with something you've always wanted to try - good for mind, body, and soul. Registration is limited - sign up now!

Beginner-Intermediate Lessons:
Sundays Oct 15-Dec 10*
OR
Saturdays Oct 21-Dec 16*
*No classes Thanksgiving weekend.

10:00 - 10:45 AM (ages 6-12)
11:00 - 12:00 PM (ages 13 - 103)

Drumming equipment is provided, including taiko drums, bachi (drum sticks), and dai (stands). Bring your own ear plugs & water, and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

2023 Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival

5/27/2023

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month / AAPI Collaborative

Performances and special messages from 3pm to 6:30pm on Saturday, May 27. Kokyo Tailo will be performing at 3:45 pm. Free and open to the public!

Shildneck Bandshell, Antelope Park, Lincoln

Opening this Wednesday for Kodo!

2/27/2023

We'll be pre-show performing in the Orpheum lobby @ 6:30pm! Come say Hi! Afterward, we'll be absorbing Kodo's soul-stirring beats, too!

Explore the limitless possibilities of traditional Japanese drumming with Kodo: Tsuzumi, at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, NE on Wed, Mar. 1.

This is an experience you don't want to miss! Tickets now available at https://ticketomaha.com/Productions/kodo-tsuzumi

Kokyo Taiko to Perform at the NCA Lunar New Year's Gala!

1/18/2023

Come enjoy a performance by Kokyo Taiko in the new Year of the Rabbit, along with several other amazing performers sponsored by the Nebraska Chinese Association (NCA)!
The gala will be held on Saturday, Jan 28, 2023 at 7pm.

Message from NCA:

Please join us at this special event as we celebrate the rich heritage in our community!

This year, NCA is proud to host a group of world-acclaimed Traditional Chinese instrument performers and Yue Opera performers from Los Angeles as well as other cultural performers from the Heartland of America. This exclusive performance promises to dazzle the entire family with an exquisite production. It will be a journey through Asian culture and history, combining colorful pageantry, stunning costumes, masterful choreography, and beautiful music. Come and experience the unique sound of East and West as Chinese percussion instruments are paired with other sounds from around the world. It will be an amazing and remarkable Asian cultural extravaganza for the whole family.

The gala tickets are available on https://ticketomaha.com/.../2023-nca-lunar-new-year's-gala or at TICKET OMAHA BOX OFFICE located at 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102.

Upcoming Performances

4/30/2022

Enjoy multiple musical and dance performances, and catch Kokyo Taiko at 2:30pm! Stay to explore local artists booths!

The Way to the Way

2/22/2022

In The Way to the Way, Nebraska Repertory Theatre explores the eternal Tao with large-scale puppetry, visuals, and pageantry.

Kokyo Taiko will be opening for 3 of the performances:
Fri 2/25 - 7:30pm
Sun 2/27 - 2pm
Sun 3/6 - 2pm

Adults $40 | Students $15

Click here for event details, showtimes, and to book tickets!

Public Live Performances are Back!!

8/20/2021

Harvest Moon Festival

We'd love to have you as we start performing live again!

Sun, Sept. 19
Antelope Park Bandshell (2740 A St.)
Lincoln, NE

Kokyo Taiko will be playing sometime between 6-7pm.
Open to the public. Admission is free!
Hosted by the Asian Community & Cultural Center

U.S. Olympic Swim Team Trials

6/12/2021

Kokyo Taiko is performing every evening from June 13-20 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE!
Who's going to represent the U.S. in the Tokyo Olympics 2020/2021? Broadcast live on NBC! For tickets or to watch, go to the USA Swimming website (click here).

Harvest Moon Festival

12/4/2020

Due to Covid, this year's Harvest Moon Festival was conducted via video. The Kokyo Taiko performance is at 39:04.

Performances in February

2/20/2020

Looking forward to performing for this year's Union College Mr. & Mrs. World Pageant on Sat, Feb 22. Their students, food, and fun always make wonderful memories!

If you're traveling, or in Kansas, come see us in Abilene this year! Also featuring Kansas State Tatsumaki Yosakoi dance team!