Upcoming events!
Learn to Play Koto Workshop!
Come learn the koto, the national instrument of Japan! The mission of our ensemble is education, and during this 1-hour lesson you will learn a how to play an easy song using beginner techniques. Workshop tickets are $20 and limited to 6 people, but it is FREE if you want to come watch and learn more about this unique instrument!
Downtown Akron Sakura Festival 2026
Join us for the 2026 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival along the Towpath in downtown Akron, including Locks 1, 2 and 3, the Towpath Trailhead at Spaghetti Warehouse, the James R. Williams Tower in Ohio & Erie Canal Park, and The Mustill Store. The festival is free and open to all. The Columbus Koto Ensemble will play at 1:40pm and 3pm on the main stage.
JASCO Cherry Blossom Day 2026
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture at JASCO Cherry Blossom Day on Sunday, April 5th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Franklin Park Conservatory! The Columbus Koto Ensemble will perform from 10:30-11:10am EST!
2026 JSO (Japanese Student Organization) Spring Festival
Ohio State University’s spring festival for their JSO (Japanese Student Organization) program is happening this year on Sunday April 5th! This is always a super fun family-friendly event at the Ohio Union with music, booths and games. Best of all, it’s FREE! Columbus Koto performance will be at 2pm.
Whitehall Library Q&A Performance
Join us for a FREE 1-hour koto performance at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Whitehall Branch on Thursday May 14th 2026 from 6-7pm EST!
Knoxville Asian Festival 2026
Prepare to experience authentic foods, exciting performances, and traditional activities that represent the diverse cultures of Japan, Indonesia, China, The Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Nepal & Pakistan. The Asian Cultural Parade will start at 10:30 AM at the Water Fountain on the Festival Lawn. During the festival, booths for each country will feature food vendors, activities, & performances. We will also have ongoing performances.
The Columbus Koto Ensemble is super excited to be invited to this special event! We’ll be performing for the VIP event the evening of the 29th, as well as two performances during the festival on the 30th. Times TBD!