The Toronto Taiko Festival (TTF) is the only recurring taiko festival in Canada! Envisioned and executed first in 2012 by members of RAW Taiko, what began as an earnest effort with little funding to uplift and connect regional taiko artists and audiences — as a response to the predominance of taiko festivals in the United States and the lack of a network amongst Canadian taiko artists — has turned into a recurring festival with curated programs that share the joy and power of taiko for community building and self-empowerment at all levels of experience. ​​

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Toronto Taiko Festival is an intimate 3-day gathering that takes place in downtown Toronto. The festival consists of public workshops, learning opportunities, and a vibrant festival concert, each of which is animated by RAW Taiko’s artist-activist mission and mandate. From beginners to professional musicians, TTF offers something for everyone interested in coming to the drum. Developed with anti-oppressive, queer and intersectional feminisms at heart, TTF is a unique offering to the North American taiko landscape, aiming to uplift what inspires us most: communities learning together and committing to the transformation of self and world.