Naruwan Taiko

Sumo + Sushi
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014
Naruwan Taiko will be performing at both the 5:00 and 8:30pm Sumo + Sushi shows on Saturday February 28!
Location: Wyland Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Tickets required for entrance. Book here: https://www.sumoandsushi.com/sandiego

Downtown San Diego Chinese New Year Faire 2026
2026-02-28 12:30 - 13:00 | Downtown San Diego, 3rd Avenue and J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
This event is an annual favorite for Naruwan! Join us downtown at 3rd Avenue and J Street to celebrate the Year of the Horse at the San Diego Chinese New Year Faire.
When: Saturday February 28 12:30pm
Where: 3rd Avenue and J Street
More info: https://chinesenewyearfairesandiego.godaddysites.com/

San Diego Tet Festival 2026
2026-02-21 11:30 - 2026-02-22 12:00 | Liberty Station – NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse!
Come enjoy the food, vendor booths and entertainers at NTC Park, Liberty Station
Naruwan Taiko will be performing Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22 at 11:30am.

Linda Vista Farmers Market
2026-02-19 17:30 - 18:00 | Linda Vista Farmer’s Market, 6939 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA, 92111
Celebrating Lunar New Year at Linda Vista Farmer’s Market!
Thursday February 19, 2026 @ 5:30pm

Legoland Ninjago Weekends
2026-01-25 - 2026-02-07 | Legoland, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Catch us at LEGOLAND during Ninjago Weekends! Multiple performances throughout the day on these dates:
Sunday January 25, 2026
Saturday January 31, 2026
Sunday February 1, 2026
Saturday February 7, 2026

Park admission required. Check here for tickets: https://www.legoland.com/california/

San Diego Clippers Primetime
2025-12-14 18:00 - 18:10 | Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside, CA, 92056
San Diego Clippers fans! We’ll be opening the Sunday Dec 14th 6:00 pm game right before tipoff with a bombastic Release.

For tickets: https://tickets-center.com/san-diego-clippers-frontwave-arena

Let’s send energy to the Clippers as they go up against the Santa Cruz Warriors at Frontwave Arena!

December Nights
2025-12-06 16:00 - 16:30 | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101
Naruwan will perform on the Plaza de Panama Stage at 4pm this Saturday, December 6, 2025

More Than Pink Walk 2025
2025-11-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Balboa Park – Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101
Keep an eye (and ear) out for Naruwan Taiko at the 2025 More Than Pink Walk in Balboa Park on Sunday November 2! We will be performing along the route during the entire walk to energize participants. Hope to see you there!

USS Midway 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration
2025-09-06 11:30 - 12:00 | USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101
On Saturday, September 6 we will be joining the USS Midway’s 80th Birthday and 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration! The event runs from 11am-3pm and Naruwan Taiko will perform at 11:30am. Admission is free!
Full details here: https://www.midway.org/event/midway-birthday–multi-cultural-celebration-2025

Festival Beverly Hills
2025-07-20 11:30 - 12:00 | Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Join us in Beverly Hills for a vibrant day of music, dance, interactive workshops, and culinary delights that showcase the rich tapestry of many cultures from around the world.
Naruwan perform in front of the Lily Pond at Beverly Gardens Park beginning at 11:30am.
More info: https://www.beverlyhills.org/1335/Festival-Beverly-Hills—July-20

Music en la Calle 2025
2025-06-14 13:00 - 13:30 | CA
Music en la Calle is an annual free, all-day International Music Festival happening Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 11:30am-5pm. This year it is being presented in collaboration with City Heights Community Development’s City Heights Street Food Festival! Come prepared to enjoy some great food and great music.

Naurwan performance time TBA (likely 1 or 1:30pm)
Location: University Avenue @37th and 38th Street

Mass Creativity Day at The New Children's Museum
2025-06-14 10:00 - 10:30 | The New Children’s Museum, 200 W Island Ave., San Diego, CA, 92101
Rooted in connection, creativity, and community, Mass Creativity is The New Children’s Museum’s annual outreach program that brings free, hands-on art-making into neighborhoods across San Diego. In addition to Naruwan Taiko’s performance at 10am in Museum Park, the event will feature art-making, live music, family fun, and free Museum admission from 9 am to 3 pm.

Rock n' Roll Marathon 2025
2025-06-01 07:00 - 10:00 | CA
Sunday, June 1th 7-10 am
Naruwan Taiko will be cheering on runners at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with three hours of non-stop taiko!
LOCATION: Jacaranda Pl. & Arnold Ave.
https://www.runrocknroll.com/

Navy Bay Bridge Run
2025-05-18 08:30 - 11:00 | CA
May 18
We will be playing at the finish area of the 38th Annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk in Coronado on May 18!
https://www.navybaybridgerun.com/

America on Main Street in El Cajon
2025-05-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Downtown El Cajon, Centennial Plaza Pk, El Cajon, CA 92020
Saturday, May 17 @ 6:30pm
Please join us for a full hour of taiko at America on Main Street in El Cajon! Naruwan will have a 60 minute set from 6:30-7:30pm.
More info: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/america-on-main-street

18th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
2025-05-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Tecolote Shores Park, 1740 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA, 92109
Saturday May 17th
Join us at Tecolote Shores Park to celebrate the 18th Annual Dragon Boat Festival!
Performance time: 11:30am
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/925333826446784/

San Diego Wave Futbol Game - AAPI Night
2025-05-04 15:30 - 18:30 | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Wy, San Diego, CA, 92108
Join us for AAPI Night at the San Diego Wave Futbol Game on May 4th! Naruwan will be entertaining fans as they enter Snapdragon Stadium via the Northwest gate from 3:30-4:30 as well as a short half time performance on the field!

More info: https://sandiegowavefc.com/san-diego-wave-fc-announces-details-for-aapi-night-presented-by-mostra-coffee/

2025 SoCal API Festival in Oceanside
2025-04-26 13:00 - 13:30 | Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside
The Southern California Asian & Pacific Islander Festival’s mission is to increase education about Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (ANHPI) culture.
Naruwan will be returning to perform on the Ocean Stage at the SoCal API Fest in Oceanside on Saturday, April 26 @ 1pm.

Taiko 4.0
2025-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 | International Cotteges Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA, 92101
Sunday, March 30, 2025

With HUGE generosity from House of China of the House of Pacific Relations and members of the taiko community of San Diego, we’ll be celebrating Diana’s big 4-0 birthday by having a full afternoon of taiko jamming and performances….and you’re all invited!*

*The event will consist of private potluck portion for Diana’s friends and family which will be roped off but the public is invited to set up around and observe the festivities and music throughout the day.

Weather permitting (fingers crossed!!) we’ll be playing pieces through the afternoon with a break in the middle and we’d love for taiko players from all over to jump in as well. And if you don’t play taiko, you’re still welcome to come and bring yourself a lawn chair, picnic blankets, and just sit and enjoy an afternoon of high energy and music. It’s sure to be a fun and memorable day.

Let others know and we hope to see you there!

SCHEDULE:11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Arrival and Setup12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – First Half of Taiko Jamming and Performance2:00 – 3:00 pm – Break/Dance/Cake/Speech3:00 – 5:00 pm – Second Half of Taiko Jamming and Performance

LOCATION:International Cottages of Balboa Park (lawn area)2191 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/4032956776986460

Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair
2025-02-15 | International Cotteges Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA, 92101
On Saturday February 15 @2pm you’ll find us celebrating the Year of the Snake at the Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair!
https://chinesenewyearfair.com/

42nd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
2025-02-09 13:00 - 13:30 | Downtown San Diego, 3rd Avenue and J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
Join us at the 42nd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair in downtown San Diego (3rd Ave. & J St.)
Saturday, February 9 at 1:00pm!
For more info: www.sdcny.org

NATC-R Seattle TaikoGO!
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
Naruwan will be performing at the NATC-R Seattle TaikoGO! concert on Friday, August 16th!
A community ticket is available for purchase for those not participating in NATC-R workshops who would like to attend the concert.
For more information: https://www.taikocommunityalliance.org/natc-r-2024
Location: Seattle Convention Center Arch Building, Ballroom 6A

BTSD Bon Odori
2024-08-03 19:20 - 19:40 | Buddhist Temple of San Diego, 2929 Market St, San Diego, CA, 92102
Naruwan will be participating in a joint performance with members from BTSD Temple, San Diego Taiko and Shokenji Taiko during the Bon Odori Festivities at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego on Saturday, August 3rd @ 7:20pm!

Music en la Calle 2024
2024-06-22 13:15 - 13:45 | City Heights Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92105
Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a FREE, all-day, international music festival!
From Latin Jazz to Opera, from Hip Hop to Japanese Drums, this annual favorite event returns to the heart of City Heights. Free art projects, games, and books for the kids, plus a wide array of local food and craft vendors.
Featuring performances by: Irving Flores Latin Jazz Quintet, Culture Shock San Diego, Naruwan Taiko, Akayaa Atule & Bolga-Zohdoomah, Karen Dancers of San Diego, Mariachi Victoria de San Diego, and the Tijuana Youth Symphony & Chorus.
In addition to the performances, there will be a reading of the children’s book, Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by award-winning author and illustrator, Duncan Tonatiuh! Duncan will also be signing and giving away a number of free copies of the book.
For more information visit: bodhitreeconcerts.org.

New Children's Museum Mass Creativity Day
2024-06-22 10:00 - 22:30 | The New Children’s Museum, 200 W Island Ave., San Diego, CA, 92101
Mass Creativity 2024 is a collective art making and community building program for San Diego communities. This event will be a grand celebration of the artworks created by San Diego communities and will include music and dance performances, food vendors, and free admission to The New Children’s Museum!

San Diego County Fair 2024
2024-06-15 13:00 - 13:30 | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014
Join us at the San Diego County Fair on Saturday June 15th! Naruwan Taiko will be performing on the Paddock Stage at 1pm for the Asian & Pacific Islander Festival
Ticket info: https://www.sdfair.com/p/tickets

Balboa Theater 100th Anniversary - San Diego Spotlight
2024-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
A Community Showcase at Balboa Theatre
Saturday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Artists from local performing arts organizations, including Naruwan Taiko, will bring their talents to Balboa Theatre’s stage in the concluding event of the 100th Anniversary celebration.
Event run time is estimated.
Ticket reservations are necessary.
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41st Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
2024-02-24 13:00 - 13:30 | Downtown San Diego, 3rd Avenue and J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
Saturday, February 24, 2024
3rd Avenue & J Street downtown San Diego
Performance Time: 1:00pm

House of China Chinese New Year Festival
2024-02-17 15:00 - 15:30 | International Cotteges Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA, 92101
Celebrate Year of the Dragon at the International Cottages in Balboa Park!
Naruwan Taiko will perform at 3pm on Saturday February 17

San Diego Tet Festival
2024-02-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Mira Mesa Community Park, 8575 New Salem St., San Diego, CA, 92126
