Past Performances
Gaman is a Japanese word often translated as “inner strength.” Our forebears endured famine, the Great Depression, back-breaking labor, discrimination, and unjust incarceration in internment camps. They embraced the spirit of gaman—persevering with dignity and patience. With steadfast determination, they worked to build a better future.
We honor their legacy and aspire to carry that spirit forward. Join us for our fall concert, Gaman: Past and Present, at PSU’s College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall.
Because last year’s fall concert sold out quicky, we have two shows this year:
Saturday, October 11th at 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 12th at 2:00 PM
Our special guest this year is the Minidoka Swing Band.
Save the date for Farm Festival, our annual outdoor concert. We’ll be back at Triskelee Farm on Saturday September 6th. Spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying good food, friendly farm animals and a full-length taiko concert.
Every summer the Nikkei community comes together for an afternoon of food and fun. This year’s picnic is Sunday, August 17, 2025, Noon-5pm at Oaks Amusement Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Area 11-13). The event is free, but there is a $5 fee for parking, payable on site 88.
The Jade District International Night Market returns to PCC’s Southeast campus (2305 SE 82nd and Division) on Saturday August 16th, 2025. This fun, free community event runs from 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Enjoy live performances, tons of delicious food, great vendors and a performance by Portland Taiko at 9:30 pm.
Portland Taiko will perform at 4 Days of Aloha festival at Esther Short Park in Vancouver Sunday July 27th, 2024 at 10:30 am. This is a ticketed event with proceeds benefiting the Ke Kukui Foundation. View the complete schedule of events.
The East Portland Summer Arts Festival is part of the City of Portland’s Summer Free For All program and includes two days of multicultural music and dance performances plus, arts and craft activities. Portland Taiko will perform Sunday July 13th at 6:00 pm.
Portland Taiko will perform at the Center of Joy (how great is that name?) at 1420 NE Killingsworth St in Portland at 5:30 pm. The block party goes from 2:00 – 8:00 pm. Check out the Sadie Summer Block Party webpage for more.
Join us for a fun-filled evening with great food, music, and entertainment—this is not a formal sit-down dinner, but a chance to mingle, connect, and celebrate Portland Taiko!
Cheehoo! Portland Taiko has been invited to perform at the Portland Timbers AANHPI night, Wednesday May 28th. Look (and listen) for us outside Providence Park starting at 5:45 pm.
Portland Taiko will perform at the Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave in Portland on Saturday, May 10th at 3:00 pm. This free event is open to all. We hope to see you there.
Oregon Rises Above Hate is a collective of multiethnic and multiracial businesses, organizations and activists who are motivated to stop bigotry, racism and violence in our community. Every May (AANHPI Heritage Month), Oregon Rises Above Hate brings the community together to celebrate AANHPI joy, culture and resilience.
Join Portland Taiko for Oregon Rises Above Hate’s annual block party on Saturday May 3rd. The event goes from 11 am – 4 pm. Portland Taiko will perform around 2:00 pm on Block 24 behind Lan Su Chinese Garden.
The Sherwood Center for the Arts (22689 SW Pine Street) is hosting its 10th Annual Family Matinee Series and Portland Taiko is honored to have been invited. Tickets are only $7 each ($8.91 w/service fee). The performance begins at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 12th (doors open at 2:30 pm). Learn more or purchase tickets.
Portland Taiko is coming to Tacoma, Washington March 29, 2025 at 7:30 pm. We’ll be performing at the Rialto Theater. Ticket prices range from $25 – $49 (before fees). Learn more or buy tickets.
We’ll be at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts March 28, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Learn more or buy tickets.