Sun, Dec 20
|Edlis Neeson Theater at MCA Chicago
Taiko Legacy 23
Taiko Legacy presents the 23rd edition of this annual concert rooted in the traditions of ozashiki (geisha chamber music), ohayashi (classical/folk/theater music), and matsuri taiko (festival taiko music).
Time & Location
Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Edlis Neeson Theater at MCA Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
About this event
Taiko Legacy is one of the largest taiko concerts in the midwest built on the efforts of community activism in Asian American and Japanese American performing arts across the country. Led by Chicago’s renowned taiko group, Tsukasa Taiko presents a conceptually diverse and dynamic musical performance full of original arrangements that pay homage to ozashiki (geisha chamber music), ohayashi (classical/folk/theater music), and matsuri taiko (festival taiko music).
Taiko Legacy returns for the 23rd edition of this annual concert rooted in the traditions of ozashiki (geisha chamber music), ohayashi (classical/folk/theater music), and matsuri taiko (festival taiko music). The theme for this year's presentation focuses on the next generation, empowering our youth and community for generations to come. With guests Yoko Reikano Kimura (koto) from New York City and Melody Takata and GenRyu Arts from San Francisco. Taiko Legacy 23 is presented in conjunction with Reduction 12 (Saturday, December 19)
For questions about event or for accessible seating, please email info@airmw.org
Tickets
From $20.00 to $25.00