The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome DRUM TAO on Friday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center.
The performance is sponsored, in part, by Service 1st Federal Credit Union.
Direct from Japan, DRUM TAO returns to North American in 2026 with their all-new show – “The Best.”
The internationally renowned ensemble will visit more than 40 cities as part of the highly-anticipated tour.
DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM TAO shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments including flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums. They have captivated audiences worldwide – selling out shows in 26 countries – garnering critical acclaim and accolades along the way.
DRUM TAO has a rich history of international spectators celebrating their groundbreaking performances. In 2016, their Off-Broadway debut in New York completely sold out, earning high praise. A year later, they launched their long-running Tokyo show MANGEKYO, which went on to have over 500 performances. In 2020, they opened a stunning new permanent outdoor theater, TAO no Oka, nestled in the breathtaking Aso Kuju National Park. Continuing to innovate, they launched CLUB TAO in 2022, bringing their high-energy performances to Tokyo and Osaka’s hottest nightclubs. Most recently, in 2024, DRUM TAO completed an ambitious 100-day tour across the United States and Canada.
Their achievements have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, the Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Award, the Outstanding Cultural Achievement Award from Oita Prefecture, and the Cultural Creation Award from Taketa City.
Chicago Tribune describes DRUM TAO as, “Extraordinary talented percussion artists, and seductive, alluring performers.” Edinburgh Evening News raves, “Undoubtedly one of the finest shows!”
TICKETS
Tickets are $30 for adults, $24 for seniors 62+ and subscribers, $20 for youth 18 and under, $20 for Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2), free for Bucknell students (limit 1) and $20 for non-Bucknell students (limit 2).
Tickets can be reserved by calling 570-577-1000 or online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice.
Tickets are also available in person from several locations including the Weis Center lobby (weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and the CAP Center Box Office, located on the ground floor of the Elaine Langone Center (weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by e-mail at lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu.
For more information about the Weis Center for the Performing Arts, go to Bucknell.edu/WeisCenter or search for the Weis Center on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.