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A Tribute to Steve Reich: Blow Up Percussion in Rome

Blow Up Percussion presents an immersive Steve Reich programme across two spaces at Mattatoio in Rome on October 4, 2026, as part of Romaeuropa Festival.

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Fumito Nunoya & Atsushi Yamanaka Marimba and Piano Duo Concert

Marimbist Fumito Nunoya and pianist Atsushi Yamanaka perform together for the first time on October 1, 2026, at Nagoya City Showa Cultural Small Theater.

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2026 Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra: Lancaster and PASIC

The 2026 festival combines Lancaster County concerts and presentations with a large marimba orchestra and an optional PASIC appearance in Indianapolis.

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Ria Ideta — Sugaria

An eleven-track album of music arranged by Ria Ideta for marimba and piano, released on CD on June 5, 2024.

Competition

23rd Italy Percussion Competition 2026 to Be Held Online

The Italy Percussive Arts Society's 23rd online competition runs from September 20 to November 20, 2026, with marimba among seven solo percussion sections. The current organizer subscription page lists September 7 as the application deadline.

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Marimba Duo Paris–Tokyo in Nagoya

Hajime Kanegae and Yuta Yanagisawa bring their marimba duo Paris–Tokyo to phil- in Nagoya on August 8, 2026.

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Setsuko Kutsuno Marimba Recital in Kawasaki

Setsuko Kutsuno presents a marimba recital touring music from around the world on August 15, 2026, at MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall’s Assembly Room.

Competition

Universal Marimba Competition Belgium 2026 — Results

The organizer announced the Solo Category results and the first- and second-prize Marimba Duo laureates.

Competition

The 2nd Keiko Abe International Marimba Competition

Applications close September 15, 2026; the final-round events take place February 15–18, 2027 at Suntory Hall Blue Rose in Tokyo.

Competition

TROMP International Percussion Competition 2026

Ten selected professional percussionists compete across four public jury rounds in Eindhoven from September 20 to 27, concluding with three individual final recitals.

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Nanae Mimura: Marimba Crystal 2 - Geometric -

Nanae Mimura's album Marimba Crystal 2 - Geometric - presents 12 tracks by five contemporary composers, with Yuki Nakano, Mutsuki Watanabe, Nobuo Furukawa, and Yuki Hamasaki joining across the album.

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Loop Kumamoto Music Festival 2026

Loop Kumamoto Music Festival 2026, chaired by marimbist Ria Ideta, takes place on November 14, 2026, at Civic Auditorium Searshome Yume Hall and the surrounding area in Kumamoto.

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International Marimba Festiva Meetings 2026 — Poland

Three days of individual lessons, chamber music, workshops, lectures and concerts for marimba students in Lusławice, Poland.

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Marimba no Kyōen Vol. 3

The Nagoya Branch of the Japan Marimba Association presents Marimba no Kyōen Vol. 3 on October 3, 2026, at The Concert Hall in Denki Bunka Kaikan, Nagoya.

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Time for Percussion 2026

Time for Percussion 2026 presents contemporary works ranging from solo and duo marimba to percussion ensemble on September 15, 2026, at Suntory Hall’s Blue Rose in Tokyo.

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The 41st Japan Wind and Percussion Competition — Marimba Final

The marimba final of the 41st Japan Wind and Percussion Competition takes place at 13:00 on August 21, 2026, at Tokyo College of Music's TCM Hall, with free public admission.

Competition

The 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition

The 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition, organized by the Japan International League of Artists. A single open marimba category; applications run March 1 to May 31, 2026, and the final is held on July 30 at Tobu Friend Hall in Tokyo.

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The 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition — Final Round

The final round of the 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition, held on July 30, 2026 at Tobu Friend Hall in Tokyo, open to the public with free admission.

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Universal Marimba Competition 2026 Jury Gala Concert: "Marimba Classics"

The jury gala concert of the Universal Marimba Competition & Festival Belgium 2026 was set for July 17 at Sint-Truiden's Academic Hall, with six jury artists and two special guests.

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Keina Rollinson Cello and Marimba Recital

Emerging multi-instrumentalist Keina Rollinson performs a lunchtime cello and marimba recital in The Arts Centre's Great Hall.

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Marimba World Championships 2026

A two-day Cape Town gathering for marimba ensembles, with competitions, workshops, panel discussions, an opening ceremony and a finale showcase.

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TROMP Next Gen: Mallet Competition 2026

Young mallet players from around the world perform self-written and chosen works on marimba, vibraphone, or both in Eindhoven.

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UPCYCLED — Marimba, Vibraphone and Piano

Luca Borioli and Rahel Sohn present a late-night programme for marimba, vibraphone and piano at Zurich's Fraumünster.

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[2026-07-18] Mika and Richard Stolzman Concert in Tokushima

Mika Stolzman and Richard Stolzman perform a duo program in Tokushima.

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[2026-06-12] Marimba Night - Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango, Mari Miura: Tropical Cafe / and more

Marimba Night features Junko Sakimura, Memmi Ochi, Yukako Ihara, and flutist Hidehiko Watase in Tokyo on June 12, 2026.

Recording

Nebojša Jovan Živković - Devojche, belo creveno

A marimba and voices performance of a traditional Serbian folk song with the Teofilovic brothers.

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Ensemble Compass vol.5 - Horn and Marimba Afternoon Concert

Ensemble Compass vol.5 is a horn and marimba afternoon concert featuring Takayuki Saito and Yukako Ihara.

Recording

Mika Stoltzman: Memories of Tomorrow

Mika Stoltzman's album Memories of Tomorrow features marimba with Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Mike Mainieri, and Geoffrey Keezer.

Recording

The End of One Journey cover with the Marimba and the Cimbalom: from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

A marimba and cimbalom cover of Evan Call's The End of One Journey from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

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One Coin Concert: Nanae Mimura, Marimba & Vibraphone

A One Coin Concert featuring Nanae Mimura on marimba and vibraphone, held at the Grand Hall of the Mie Center for the Arts on June 7, 2024.

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[2021-01-16] Junko Sakimura & Yukako Ihara Marimba Recital

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[New Release] Vexation by Satie played by Alex Jacobowitz

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Only 7 seats left for Zivkovic summer academy and festival in Vienna 2020

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7 days left to record your video and join the ‘Virtual Marimba Choir’

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INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION YOUTH COMPETITION BELGIUM 2020

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Universal Marimba Competition & Festival 2020

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Marimbafest Australia 2019

Recording

Junko Sakimura and Mie Saito: Wooden Music

Live excerpts from Junko Sakimura and Mie Saito's duo recital on December 27, 1997, including works for two marimbas and guest performances by Masahiko Saeki.

Recording

Nanae Mimura: Marimba Crystal ~Inori (Prayer)~

Nanae Mimura's 2016 album Marimba Crystal ~Inori (Prayer)~ ranges from J. S. Bach to contemporary works, with cellist Nobuo Furukawa joining for Golijov's Mariel.

Recording

Marimba Alive! vol.1

A 1994 recording of Junko Sakimura's recital at von Kuster Hall in London, Ontario, featuring modern Japanese repertoire and works for marimba, piano, and saxophone.

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Leigh Howard Stevens High School Summer Marimba Seminar/New Jersey

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Jul 30 - Aug 5, 2012 - International Marimba Competion, Salzburg, Austria

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JUNE 3-5, 2012 - ZIVKOVIC INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ACADEMY FOR MARIMBA, Tokyo, Japan

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Jul 30 - Aug 5, 2012 - International Marimba Completion, Salzburg, Austria