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  • Men wear robes adorned with Japanese imagery as they bang sticks on large drums.
  • A group of Japanese men stand in a rigid line formation while drums hang from their torsos.
  • Shirtless men in flowing robes bang thick sticks on large drums.

DRUM TAO
The Best

7:30 pm Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Eisenhower Auditorium

DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire!

Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, 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 set to a variety of traditional Japanese flutes, harps, and the massive taiko drums.

Tickets:

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Adult $52
University Park Student $14
18 and Younger $19

Ticket prices are inclusive of fees and taxes. Save $4 per ticket when ordering by phone or in person at the Arts Ticket Center. 

 

Support provided by
Penn State International Dance Ensemble Endowment

Accessibility services supported by
Sidney and Helen S. Friedman Endowment

A grant from the University Park Fee Board makes Penn State student prices possible.
 

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DRUM TAO