Bay Batucada - Brazilian samba drumming band in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

DiverCity 2023
2023-06-24 14:15 - 14:35 (Pacific/Auckland) | Napier Soundshell
Bay Batucada is proud to be playing at the Diver-City event at the Soundshell this year!
We are on stage at 2:20 pm… We’ll be closing out this awesome event!

Matariki Celebrations 2023
2023-07-14 | Tomoana Showgrounds, Elwood Road, Hastings, New Zealand
Bay Batucada will be back on stage for this year’s Matariki celebrations at the Tomoana Showgrounds.

Matariki @ CHB
2023-08-11 18:45 - 19:00 | Waipukurau, CHB, Waipukurau, New Zealand
Bay Batucada is honoured to be invited to play at this year’s Matariki celebrations in Central Hawke’s Bay!

Hawkes Bay Marathon 2023
2023-08-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Elephant Hill, 86 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, New Zealand

Blossom Parade @ BLOSSOM FEST 2023
2023-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Hastings CBD
Bay Batucada will be performing in the Hastings Blossom Parade as part of Blossom Fest 2023!

Forsyth Barr Hawke’s Bay Sport and Recreation Awards 2023
2023-10-28 19:00 - 19:10 | Pacific Surf Life Saving Club
Bay Batucada kicks off the 2023 Hawkes Bay Sports Awards at the Pettigrew Green Arena.

Blast in the Park 2023
2023-11-03 | Havelock North, Havelock North, New Zealand
Bay Batucada is happy to be a part of Blast in the Park 2023 in Havelock North on Friday 3rd November 2023.
(In case of bad weather, there will be back-up date of Friday 10th November 2023.)

Private event: 03/11/2023
2023-11-03 21:00 - 23:00 | Cabana, Shakespeare Road, Napier, New Zealand

Cider Festival 2023
2023-11-04 | Tomoana Showgrounds, Elwood Road, Hastings, New Zealand
Bay Batucada will be at this year’s Cider Festival, to be held in Hawke’s Bay.

Mitre 10 MEGAWALK 2023
2023-11-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Pacific Surf Life Saving Club
Bay Batucada will the amping up the crowd of walkers on Marine Parade!

English Language Partners Celebration of Learning
2023-11-18 14:00 - 14:30 | Private Event
We’re honored to play at English Language Partners Celebration of Learning in Clive.

Private Event
2023-11-25 16:30 - 17:00 | Private Event
Bay Batucada has been booked for a private event.

Sanctuary Sounds
2023-12-02 11:00 - 11:45 | Takapau CHB, Takapau, CHB, New Zealand
We are looking ahead to the sunny Hawkes Bay summer we’ve all missed this past season, so this year’s theme is: ESCAPE TO SANCTUARY ISLAND!!
Think golden sand, palm trees, pina coladas and those little bamboo umbrellas in your drink! OH, and lots and lots of sunshine!

Napier Christmas Parade 2023
2023-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Napier CBD
Join Bay Batucada as we celebrate the annual Christmas Parade in the Napier CBD.

Waitangi Day 2024 Family Celebrations
2024-02-06 13:45 - 14:00 | Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park, 42 Percival Road, Tomoana, Hastings 4120, New Zealand
Bay Batucada will be taking the stage at Mitre 10 HB Regional Sports Park at 1:45pm!
Thanks to Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc for this opportunity.

Bay Batucada presents: BAY BLOCO
2024-02-24 | Napier Soundshell
Join us at the Napier Soundshell on 24th February 2024 and experience a samba extravaganza with Bay Batucada!
BAY BLOCO will be an incredible event, full of samba music and dance, all free to the public.
With performers and samba bands from all over New Zealand, this is guaranteed to be an amazing experience.
Don‘t miss out!

Private Event
2024-02-24 19:00 - 23:59 | Cabana, Shakespeare Road, Napier, New Zealand

International Cultures Day 2024
2024-03-02 13:00 - 13:15 | Cornwall Park, Cornwall Park, Tomoana Road, Hastings, New Zealand
International Cultures Day is back! And Bay Batucada will be there!

CUBADUPA 2024
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24 | Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Tropicana Samba Superstars

Bay Batucada brings the vibrant rhythms of Brazil to life with their energetic street performances and the infectious beats of samba, reggae, and funk. Come join the party and experience Bay Batucada for yourself at Cubadupa!

Our theme for this year’s CubaDupa is Tropicana. Let our percussive beats transport you to a sun-drenched tropical paradise. Tropicana is more than just a performance; it’s a declaration of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of music. Let the rhythm carry you away and experience the unforgettable magic of Bay Batucada, as they celebrate a decade of drumming.

Performance & Parade
23/03 – 7:00pm-8:00pm Ghuznee Street East to Southern Cross Carnival Central
24/03 – 2:00pm-2:30pm Southern Cross Carnival Central

Live Music at Hygge Cafe Clifton, Te Awanga
2024-04-07 13:30 - 16:30 | Hygge at Clifton Bay, 468 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, 4180
Bay Batucada and the HB Soul Choir will be performing at Hygge café on Sunday afternoon, serenading the end of summer!

HB Marathon 2024
2024-05-18 10:00 | Elephant Hill, 86 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, New Zealand
Bay Batucada will be cheering on participants of this year’s Hawkes Bay Marathon.
Keep an eye out for us close to the finish line!

Matariki @ Ātea-a-rangi Star Compass
2024-06-28 09:30 - 09:45 | Waitangi Regional Park, 363 State Highway 51, Clive
Bay Batucada will be a part of the entertainment at the Ātea-a-rangi Star Compass at Matariki 2024.

Matariki @ HB Regional Sports Park
2024-06-28 20:15 - 20:30 | Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park, 42 Percival Road, Tomoana, Hastings 4120, New Zealand
Bay Batucada will be part of celebrations at this year’s Matariki event at the HB Regional Sports Park.
Thanks to Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc

Hastings Blossom Parade 2024
2024-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Hastings CBD
Bay Batucada will be at the Hastings Blossom Parade again this year!
The theme for the 2024 Blossom Parade is: Regeneration: Spring Back Hastings!

Nuit Blanche - Art After Dark 2024
2024-10-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Napier CBD
Napier’s Biggest Street Party is back! And Bay Batucada will be there!
Watch us perform around Napier’s Arts Quarter, around Tennyson and Hastings Streets.

Blast in the Park 2024
2024-11-01 | Havelock North, Havelock North, New Zealand
Havelock North Primary School brings the fireworks to the village, and Bay Batucada will be there!

Hawkes Bay MEGA Walk 2024
2024-11-10 10:00 - 22:45 | Pacific Surf Life Saving Club
Bay Batucada is proud to be supporting the Mitre 10 MEGA Walk, now in its 15th year!

Ahuriri Whānau Fest 150
2024-11-30 | Anderson Park, Napier, Greenmeadows, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
We are excited to be a part of a unique community celebration – Ahuriri Whānau Fest 150 – in November this year.
This special event combines beloved DiverCity and Safer Napier events, and most importantly, it celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Napier Borough!
Ahuriri Whānau Fest 150 is a day for our community to come together, bring a picnic, and enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, cultural displays, and a showcase of what our local agencies, schools, and recreational groups have to offer. And Bay Batucada will be there!

Harcourts Christmas Parade 2024
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Napier CBD
Bay Batucada will perform at the annual Harcourts Christmas Parade in the Napier CBD on Saturday 7th December.
The parade begins at 1pm, followed by a Christmas Fiesta and Napier 150th Commemoration Concert from 2.30pm – 6pm at Napier’s iconic Soundshell.

Wairoa Christmas Market & Parade
2024-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Marine Parade, Wairoa, Marine Parade, Wairoa, New Zealand
Bay Batucada is ending the year by performing at Wairoa’s Christmas parade. This is our small way of giving some joy to a community that has been through so much over these past years.
