Waka Daiko
Events • Teamwork • Community • Culture
Youth taiko drumming group based in Eugene, Oregon.
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Who We Are
Who We Are
Ages 8 - 18+
Waka Daiko is a fun, diverse, Taiko drumming group that encourages team building and instructor-student mentorships. We primarily aim to serve youth in elementary, middle, and high school but encourage mentorship roles which may continue through college.
History
History
Waka Daiko has been contributing to the local community for over 30 years, whether it's through performances, or volunteering to run a community booth at the annual Asian Celebration. Waka Daiko builds strong community members.
Join Us!
Join Us!
Interested in Playing Taiko?
Our group includes grade school, middle school, high school and college age young people. You are welcome to contact our coordinators about opportunities to play taiko by filling out the form here. They will contact you as soon as possible. Thank you!
Performances
Performances
Autzen Stadium
Hult Center
University of Oregon
Lane Community College
Asian Celebration
Obon Festival
Salem World Beat
Kite Festival
Performance Request
Performance Request
We welcome you to request a performance by submitting this form to our coordinators. They will contact you as soon as possible.
Please note, because our members include grade school, middle school, high school and college age youth, Waka Daiko is unable to perform weekdays during regular school hours. Thank you!
Upcoming Performances
Upcoming Performances
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Yujin Gakuen Elementary Oshogatsu (Waka Daiko performs at 6:30)
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 @ 4 PM - Oregon Taiko Atsumari - Univeristy of Oregon Global Scholar's Hall Great Room. Tickets @ https://tickets.uoregon.edu/
Saturday, February 28th @ 11 AM- Springfield, OR Lunar New Year Celebration, Springfield Public Library
Saturday, March 14th @ Hult Center for Performing Arts as part of their "You're Invited" Series. This free event will focus on "The Power of Music." Time TBA.
Past Performances
Past Performances
Waka Daiko has been a part of the local community for many years. Browse our event history here.
www.wakadaiko.org
(541) 972-3988
eugenewakadaiko@gmail.com
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