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.
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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 ca​n 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 on 6th May 2026 and run for 4 weeks.

Beginner sessions will run from 19.00 to 20.00. Join us to learn your first Taiko piece!

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

Beginners' Course

£40 for a block of 4 weekly sessions


New course begins 6th May 2026

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 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


  • Devauden Festival
    12.00 - 2.00pm, Saturday 23rd May 2026
    Devauden, Monmouthshire, NP25 4RP


  • St Werburghs Summer Fair
    Saturday 6th June 2026
    St Werburghs City Farm,
    Watercress Road, Bristol, BS2 9YJ


  • Nailsea Carnival and Fayre
    Saturday 4th July 2026
    Millennium Park,
    Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1BA

Meet our teachers & group personnel

Contact us

Please contact us via our Facebook page or email.