Bay Batucada @ the Cabana
2025-08-15 17:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Cabana, Shakespeare Road, Napier, New Zealand
Bay Batucada is performing Friday 15th August at the Cabana!

Festa Junina em Agosto 2025
2025-08-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Asher Hall, 2 Dalton Street, Napier, New Zealand
There will be food typical to Brazil, mulled wine, games, a bouncy castle… and Bay Batucada!

Hastings Blossom Parade 2025
2025-09-20 | Hastings CBD
Giddy up! Watch Bay Batucada as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Hastings Blossom Parade.

Waiohiki Arts Village Open Day 2025
2025-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Waiohiki Arts Village, 1184 Korokipo Road, Napier, 4141, New Zealand
Bay Batucada is honoured to perform at the Waiohiki Arts Village Open Day on Saturday, 1st November.
After a long and significant recovery following Cyclone Gabrielle, this re-opening is a huge moment for the local arts community, and we are proud to be a part of it.
Come support the village, explore the revitalized artist studios, watch creative demonstrations (like raku firing, pottery, and pounamu carving), and enjoy a sausage sizzle or a coffee.
Super excited to join you for a day of community, creativity, and Bay Batuacda’s beats!

Nexia Blast in the Park 2025
2025-11-07 | Havelock North, Havelock North, New Zealand
Join Bay Batucada as we kick off this iconic event in Havelock North!
This is a ticketed event.

Hawkes Bay MEGA Walk 2025
2025-11-09 10:00 - 10:45 | Pacific Surf Life Saving Club
Bay Batucada is back to support the participants in this long-standing event, thanks to Mitre 10 MEGA Napier and Mitre 10 MEGA Hastings.

Sanctuary Sounds 2025
2025-12-06 11:00 - 23:45 | Takapau CHB, Takapau, CHB, New Zealand
Bay Batucada cannot wait to perform at Sanctuary Sounds!
This year’s theme is Vintage Sci-Fi… Think Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy!

Harcourts Napier Christmas Parade 2025
2025-12-07 | Napier CBD
Join Bay Batucada and dozens of other groups to celebrate some Christmas cheer at the end of the year.
12:30pm Pre-Parade entertainment, Emerson Street
1:00pm Christmas Parade, Napier CBD
1:45pm Christmas Fiesta, Lower Emerson Street

Wairoa Christmas Parade 2025
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Marine Parade, Wairoa, Marine Parade, Wairoa, New Zealand
Get ready to dance, Wairoa!
We’re excited to announce that Bay Batucada has been invited back to perform at the 2025 Wairoa Christmas Parade on Saturday, 13th December.
We will fit right in with this year’s musical theme “Music Through The Years” bringing some international flavour!
Keep your eyes and ears open for our energetic samba band walking down Marine Parade from 2pm.

Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2026
2026-02-06 09:00 - 15:30 | Tomoana Showgrounds, Elwood Road, Hastings, New Zealand
We’re honoured to be performing once again at Waitangi Day celebrations.
Ngati Kahungunu has been running this amazing event for 27 years!

Whānau Fest 2026
2026-02-28 | Anderson Park, Napier, Greenmeadows, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
We’re delighted to to take part in Whānau Fest 2026 — a lively celebration of our community, culture, and connections.
The day will be buzzing with energy, including performances that will get you moving, like the incredible, infectious rhythms of Bay Batucada!

International Cultures Day 2026
2026-03-07 10:30 - 16:00 | Cornwall Park, Cornwall Park, Tomoana Road, Hastings, New Zealand
Join us as we celebrate all the diverse cultures here in Hawke’s Bay through music, art and food!

Cubadupa 2026
2026-03-28 17:45 - 18:45 | Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
After an electrifying performance at CubaDupa 2024 and captivating Australian audiences in 2025, Bay Batucada is back to wow the Wellington crowds in 2026.
More than just a band, Bay Batucada is an experience. From parades to festivals, this powerful percussion group from Hawke’s Bay doesn’t just perform Brazilian samba music – they are pure percussive power.

National Youth Drama School Week 2026
2026-04-04 | National Youth Drama School, 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, New Zealand
Bay Batucada is proud to be a part of the opening of this year’s National Youth Drama School week!

Hygge Summer Sessions 2026
2026-04-04 | Hygge at Clifton Bay, 468 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, 4180
Bay Batucada will be at Hygge on Easter Saturday to play to the fabulous Clifton crowd! Don’t miss the amazing HB Soul Choir, who are also performing there. Koha entry

Asics Hawke's Bay Marathon 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Elephant Hill, 86 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, New Zealand
Keep an ear out for us at Elephant Hill Winery as we welcome marathoners to the finish line!

Glow Orange Night Walk for Cranford Hospice 2026
2026-05-30 17:30 - 18:00 | Hardinge Road, Ahuriri, Opposite 63 Hardinge Road, Napier, New Zealand
We’re delighted to be at the starting line for this event for the Cranford Hospice Hawke’s Bay.

Relay for Life 2026
2026-06-06 20:15 - 21:00 | Rodney Green Arenas, 480 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
We’re honored to be back supporting this wonderful fundraising drive for the Cancer Society.

Latin America night at Hygge
2026-08-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Hygge at Clifton Bay, 468 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, 4180
We’re excited to be a part of Hygge’s upcoming event, celebrating the music of Latin America.

Hastings Blossom Parade 2026
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Hastings CBD
We’re back to celebrate with all the amazing groups and floats at this year’s Hastings Blossom Parade!

Nuit Blanche 2026
2026-10-03 19:20 - 19:30 | Napier CBD
Get ready for a street party like no other with the return of Nuit Blanche – Art After Dark!
Bay Batucada will be performing on the group stage area in Tennyson Street, near Market Street.
