Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is trading gears for gongs and engines for energy this winter, teaming up with Japan’s world-famous performance group Drum Tao for a spectacular cross-country rhythm fest — the Drum Tao India Tour 2025.
With the tagline “Experience the Pulse of Rhythm, Culture, and Connection,” this 14-city extravaganza isn’t just about music; it’s about motion — of bodies, spirits, and cultures. From Shillong’s Cherry Blossom Festival to the pink hues of Jaipur and the neon nights of Mumbai, the tour will travel through India like a well-tuned Toyota engine — smooth, powerful, and full of surprises — before coming to a grand finale in Bangalore on 21st December 2025.
“This collaboration is about more than performance,” said Mr. Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business & Profit Enhancement, TKM, in a statement that almost had the rhythm of a drumbeat itself. “Music is the ultimate universal connector — and just like our cars, it transcends boundaries. Through this partnership, we want to connect with young audiences, celebrating creativity, movement, and the beautiful friendship between India and Japan.”
Drum Tao, founded in 1993, is no stranger to shaking the world — literally. Their performances are a breathtaking fusion of Taiko drumming, dance, and the ethereal sound of Shinobue flutes — imagine the power of a V8 engine, the grace of a Lexus, and the precision of Japanese craftsmanship, all rolled into one hypnotic live act.
The Drum Tao India Tour 2025 is not just a concert series; it’s Toyota’s way of proving that mobility doesn’t stop at roads — it extends into art, imagination, and shared human experiences.
So if you spot a Toyota convoy headed to your city this season, don’t be surprised if instead of honks, you hear thunderous drums echoing in the distance — because when Japan and India unite through rhythm, even the roads start to dance.
Drum Tao India Tour Dates and Cities:
| Date | City | Venue |
| 15 Nov 2025 | Shillong | Cherry Blossom Festival |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Vijayawada | PVP Mall |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Chennai | Chennai Trade Center |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Bangalore | Mall of Asia |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Delhi | JLN Stadium |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Jaipur | Albert Hall |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Kolkata | The Aquatica |
| 1–4 Dec 2025 | Kisama/Kohima | Hornbill Music Festival/Science College |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Guwahati | The Greenwood |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Indore | Phoenix Citadel Mall |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Varanasi | Namo Ghat |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Mumbai | NESCO Imperial Hall |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Pune | The Mills Open Space |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Chennai | Coming Soon |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Andaman | Marine Park |
| 21 Dec 2025 | Bangalore | Coming Soon |
