Upcoming Events
updated when performances are planned and scheduled
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updated when performances are planned and scheduled •
Blaine World Fest
Harisen Daiko will appear at Blaine World Fest on Saturday, September 14th from 1:00 to 1:30pm.
You can learn more about the event at City of Blaine Website.
Obon at Como Park
Photo courtesy of Clockwork Steve photography
We will be taking our annual place on the Obon Festival stage at 5pm on Sunday, August 18th.
The event begins at three and features no less than three local taiko groups at various points in the program. There are also vendors, crafts, demonstrations, and food… But we know what’s important, right?
You can learn more about the event by visiting Como Park’s event page.
Sister Cities Day
Harisen Daiko returns to play alongside the Mississippi for Sister Cities Day in Minneapolis!
As ever, we are representing the relationship between Minneapolis and Ibaraki in partnership with the Minneapolis Ibaraki Sister City Association (MISCA).
The event is from 1-5pm, and we’ll be kicking tings off with the big drums at 1:00 pm.
You can learn more about Sister Cities Day on the City on Minneapolis website.
Convergence Mainstage
CONvergence is imminent! And therefore so is our annual performance on the CONvergence Mainstage.
This is perhaps our fanciest show of the year with much taiko and pop-culture shenanigans.
The performance is free to members of the convention. To learn more about the convention and attend, click this link right here.
MISCA Cherry Tree Festival
Join us and the Minneapolis Ibaraki Sister City Association for their annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Featuring the MISCA Haiku Awards Ceremony.
The event is from 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, May 12th (Mother’s Day).
Harisen Daiko performs at 3:30pm
SPNSCC Cherry Tree Celebration
Harisen Daiko performing “Of Sky and Clouds”
We will be joining the Saint Paul / Nagasaki Sister City Committee for their Cherry Tree Celebration on May 4th.
The event runs from 9:30-11:30 am, but we’ll be opening proceedings with our performance as early as 9:25am.
In addition to awesome taiko, there will be a tree blessing, dancing by Sansei Yonsei Kai, and crafts.
Event occurs at the Mannheimer memorial, near the Butterfly Lot, accessible by Nason Place.
Join us, see the trees, and May the 4th be with you (not a StarWars Day event).
Anime Detour
Harisen Daiko is taking another Anime Detour, and are happy to be bringing the big noise back.
We perform from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on the Mainstage.
To attend the convention and see the performance, visit the Anime Detour website.
MarsCon
Harisen Daiko returns to MarsCon!
We’ll be performing from 1-2 PM (approximately), in Ballrooms 3-4.
To attend the convention and see the performance, visit the MarsCon Website.
Harisen Daiko @ Anime Fusion
Harisen Daiko brings taiko drumming to Anime Fusion for the first time!
For information about the convention, please visit the event website.
Issho III, MPLS Music in the Parks
Harisen Daiko joins Taikollaborative and Enso Daiko for a combined performance on the shores of lake Harriet. This is a rare (if presently annual) opportunity to see three local taiko groups perform selections from their repertoire as well as perform together in community pieces.
The event is free to the public.
Sister Cities Day
Harisen Daiko returns to Sister Cities Day in Minneapolis! As ever, were representing the relationship between Minneapolis and Ibaraki in partnership with the Minneapolis Ibaraki Sister City Association (MISCA).
The event is from 1-5pm, and our precise performing time is TBD.
You can lear more about Sister Cities Day 2023 on the City on Minneapolis website.
CONvergence 2023 on Mainstage
Odd things happen when we perform at CONvergence
Harisen Daiko returns to the CONvergence Mainstage for it’s 9th Mainstage performance.
Admission is free to CONvergence members.
To register and attend the convention, or get a single day pass, please visit the convention website.
Taiko & Cherry Trees
Harisen Daiko returns for the Minneapolis Ibaraki Sister City Association’s Cherry Tree Festival on Mother’s Day!
CONvergence 2022
IF YOU’RE ATTENDING CONVERGENCE in Minneapolis MN
Join us on the Holodeck from 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday, August 13th for a short preview performance.
See us on Mainstage from 12:30-1:30pm on Sunday, August 14th for the big show.
Talk to taiko people, see drums up close, and of course hear taiko songs and other unreasonable acts performed live.
If you can find one of us wandering the ‘Con, ask for one of our sweet badge-ribbons.
Want to attend the convention? Visit their website to learn more.
Minneapolis Sister Cities Day
Harisen Daiko returns to Minneapolis Sister Cities Day to bring the sound of taiko drumming and represent the sister city relationship between Minneapolis and Ibaraki, Japan.
We will be performing at the beginning of festivities, at 1:00pm.
Join us as we celebrate Minneapolis Sister Cities with a FREE Ice Cream Social & gathering at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis. This family event features international entertainment, ice cream and refreshments. The event highlights all of Minneapolis’ International Sister Cities, with a special spotlight this year on the 30th anniversary of our Sister City with Harbin, China.
Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues 11
A Festival Fundraiser Featuring
UltraBomb, Left Lane Cruiser, The Mood Swings, Cornbread, Kent Burnside, Jake LaBotz, The Flood Brothers, Wain Mcfarlane's Dreadlock Cowboy, Harisen Daiko, & DJ Rock The Monkey
The Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with it’s uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of south Minneapolis in 2022.*Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.
We’ll be performing from 3:30 to 3:45.
You can get more information from the following sources:
Five Fifths of A New Hope
You'd just as soon kiss a wookiee than miss this year's movie of choice, A New Hope; fitting for the times as the producer empire strikes back and Fringe celebrates a return of artist jedi to the stage. Featured talent to be announced by April 1.
Date: May 9, 2022
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm / Show starts at 7:30pm
Place:The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts
Address: 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Tickets: $45 in advance / $55 at the door / Free for select Fringe with Benefits Members
Inside Taiko - CONVergence 2021 Panel
You've goggled at our movement, vibrated to our rhythms, and had a giggle at our shenanigans. Find out how it all works when Harisen Daiko takes to the CONvergence Mainstage in a first of its kind panel-presenta-demo (TM) to provide entertainment, enlightenment, and educa... Okay we're going to talk about and teach you some taiko. It'll be fun... Possibly.
PeopleFest! Virtual Event
See new tutorial and arts content in Eden Prairie’s PeopleFest! virtual event. Now available post event.
Live Performance Hiatus
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic Harisen Daiko is not presently performing live. Watch this space, and our Facebook page for any digital events or fun videos that may happen in the meantime.
VGM Con
Minnesota’s first video game media convention returns to the Sheraton in 2020. If you like video games, music, or video game music, this convention is for you!
In order to see the performances at the convention, registration is required. You can purchase admission for the whole weekend, or just one day passes.