Upcoming Performances

Below is a list of upcoming and recent Uminari Taiko events and performances. Please come experience taiko live!

Saturday, May 26, 2012 Asian Heritage Month Concert

A FREE public concert will be held at the Spirit Stage in Centennial Square to celebrate Asain Heritage month.  The concert will feature Uminari Taiko and a performance by the Chinese Lion Dance and Drummers.  The concert is from 11:00 am to 12:00 PM.  Following the performances a free taiko workshop will be offered from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.  This is a CRD IDEA grant sponsored project.

Saturday, June 16, 2012 North Park Neighbourhood Association's Cultural Festival

Uminari Taiko will be performing at the North Park Neighbourhood Association's Cultural Festival

This free event will be held in the Franklin Green/St. Andrews School Field - Mason at Cook Street.  More information about this event will be posted when it becomes available.

Saturday, June 23, 2012 Campbell River Performance

Uminari Taiko will be performing in Campbell River at a fund raising event for Campbell River's sister city relationship with Japan. More information about this event will be posted as it comes available.

Sunday, July 1, 2012 Canada Day Celebration

Uminari Taiko will be part of the Canada Day Celebration that will take place on the stage in front of the Legislative Building.  More information about this event will be posted when it becomes available.

Saturday, July 28, 2012 Qualicum Beach Performance

Uminari Taiko will be performing at the 100th Anniversary of the Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach.  As more information is available it will be posted here.

Thursday, August 2, 2012 City of Victoria 150th Anniversary

Uminari Taiko will be part of the City of Victoria 150 Forward Community Celebration that will take place in Centennial Square.  (1 pm)

Saturday, September 29, 2012 UT 10th Anniversary Concert

To celebrate Uminari's 10th anniversary and the City of Victoria's 150th anniversray UT is putting on a special Japanese Cultural concert at the St. Ann's Academy Auditorium from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  In addition to taiko there will be other Japanese cultural performances including a tribute to Morioka, Victoria's sister city.  More info to come.

Saturday, October 20, 2012 VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair

Uminari Taiko will again be performing at the Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society's Japanese Cultural Fair held at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre.  More info to come.