The Chicago Drum Festival is a multi-cultural arts program showcasing drumming traditions from around the world. Through the Chicago Drum Festival, KPAC strives to expand the awareness and appreciation of diverse musical traditions that exist beyond Western music.

Programs: (1) Korean drumming by KPAC, (2) Brazilian music by Chicago Samba, (3) African drumming by Ayodele Drum & Dance, (4) Japanese Taiko by Tsukasa Taiko, and (5) Jam by all musicians.