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DRUM TAO
31
May
Date
31 May (Sunday)
Time
Sun, 16:30 – 19:30
Venue
iichiko Culture Center, 2-33 Takasagomachi
Oita, Japan
📝 Useful Information
DRUM TAO, the world-renowned taiko ensemble based in Oita Prefecture, has several upcoming performances and special events scheduled in Oita for March 2026 and beyond.
The group's latest production, "THE HUMAN," kicks off its Kyushu tour in May 2026 with multiple stops in their home prefecture:
Would you like more details on how to get to TAO no Oka from Oita City or information on ticket prices for the May tour?
Upcoming Events in Oita (March 2026)
2026 Tour Dates in Oita ("THE HUMAN")
General Information & Tickets
•DRUM TAO Live & Workshop (March 15, 2026): A special performance and workshop event held at the iichiko Grand Theater in Oita City.
•Session 1: Live performance at 12:30 PM; Workshop at 1:20 PM.
•Session 2: Live performance at 3:00 PM; Workshop at 3:50 PM.
•Promotion Live Performances (March 15, 2026): Free promotional sets for the upcoming "THE HUMAN" tour.
•Park Place Oita: Performances by "Team A" at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM at the 1F Center Stage.
•Park Place Oita
•Wasada Town: Performances by "Team K" (times to be confirmed at the venue).
•TAO no Oka "Spring Thanksgiving" Festival (March 27–30, 2026): The grand opening of the 2026 season at the Open-air Theater TAO no Oka in Taketa City.
•Features: Special "Beyond THE BEST" live performances on the "Skyward Stage" at 1,033m altitude, plus a festival atmosphere with food stalls (including Ippudo ramen), bars, and member photo sessions.
•May 5, 2026: Preview performance at Glanz Taketa Rentaro Hall in Taketa City.
•Glanz Taketa Rentaro Hall
•May 31, 2026: Full production performance at iichiko Grand Theater in Oita City.
•iichiko Grand Theater
•Base Location: DRUM TAO is headquartered in Taketa City, Oita, where they live and train.
•TAO no Oka: Their permanent open-air theater is located within the Aso-Kuju National Park and typically operates from late March through November.
•Aso-Kuju National Park
•Tickets: Can be purchased via the official DRUM TAO website or through Japanese ticketing platforms like e+ (e-plus).
Updated at 18 Mar 2026