YAMATO: Hito no Chikara
The sound of drums has always resonated with the human heart, and the sounds of the heart resonate with people. It is a tremendous force, in Japanese "Hito no Chikara", the power of humanity! And this is the title and main theme of the brand new show from the famous Japanese drumming group YAMATO, who have built a huge fan base and admirers here in the Czech Republic with their always fantastic performances and dedicated approach.
No program of "Artificial Intelligence" or any advanced algorithms can replicate the unmatched precision of Taiko drumming, and especially the way this art is conveyed to you, the audience! In November 2026, you have another opportunity to come and see for yourself, to feel with your own ears and skin how real master drummers, made of flesh and blood, with heart and soul, drum like YAMATO! YAMATO invites you all!
Come and see how the human body can function, rooted in the experiences of many generations. Come celebrate humanity and its power, which encompasses unique and diverse emotions, ethics, creativity, intuition, physical limitations, and the wealth of personal experiences. Become part of the stories told by the legendary Taiko drums, which will resonate with every cell in you and can powerfully beat your heart. Your soul will rejoice because it will truly come alive! Join the new message from the famous Japanese drummers YAMATO!
On Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at Gong
YAMATO has been performing since 1993 and has played over 4,500 concerts in 55 countries. In the show Hito no Chikara, which they take around the world, they use more than 40 taiko drums. The largest of them, odaiko, has a diameter of about two meters and weighs around 500 kg. The concert takes place in the multifunctional hall Gong, a converted gas holder from 1922–1924, which opened in 2012 and has a large auditorium that accommodates 1,509 spectators. Tickets are sold by an external ticket agency.