About us

We're a small, friendly drumming group ranging in age and experience who enjoy playing Taiko together. We are collaboratively learning a collection of pieces of varying difficulties and enjoy adding our own twist to traditional arrangements.

Come along and join us! We welcome beginners and more experienced players alike, and can offer a challenging but enjoyable experience to engage your body and your mind. We recommend wearing loose clothing and bringing water and ear plugs (it's loud!).

You can see what Taiko is like on our YouTube channel!

Our teachers are all volunteers, and payments for sessions go towards the hire of the building and the purchase of new equipment.

Our next beginners' course will start at the end of April 2026 - further details to follow.

Weekly Practice Sessions

Our practice sessions are a great opportunity to learn a new skill or develop an existing hobby. We learn for fun but there's also the chance to perform at some local events if you are interested in doing so.

We practise weekly on Wednesdays from 19:00-21:00 at SHE7 on Braemar Crescent in North Bristol. If you'd like more information please email us or message on Facebook.

Regular Membership

£25 per month

For regular members

Drop-in price

£8 per session

For people new to the group

Schedule

Classes

Our core members rehearse every Wednesday, and while we're always excited to meet and chat to people keen to learn Taiko, we don't offer drop-ins for our regular sessions.
However, we will be running a number of 6-week courses for beginners throughout the year. If you're interested, please email bristoltaiko@gmail.com or get in touch via one of the links at the bottom of the page.
Also, please take a look at our performance schedule below and come say Hi at our next event!

Upcoming events & performances in 2026

All performances may be subject to change; please check for updates

Lunar New Year celebrations
11.00am - 3.00pm, Saturday 21st February 2026
Wai Yee Hong Chinese Supermarket at Eastgate Oriental City Complex
Eastgate Road, BS5 6XX

Bristol Japanese Cultural Showcase
10.00am and 2.00am, Sunday 12th April 2026
The Mount Without
Upper Church Lane, St. Michael's Hill
Bristol, BS2 8FN