Bay Batucada | Samba band & live event entertainment in Hawke's Bay

Asics Hawke's Bay Marathon 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.

The Big Winter Latin Night at Hygge
2026-08-01 | SA
We’re excited to be a part of Hygge’s upcoming event, celebrating the music of Latin America.

Groove Foundation feat Bay Batucada and friends
2026-08-14 20:00 | SA
Groove Foundation is a four-piece covers band based right here in Hawke’s Bay, delivering the ultimate blend of reggae, funk, and disco, mixed with those great classic songs to sing and dance along to.
But for this special night, they won’t be alone. The thunderous, high-energy rhythms of Bay Batucada will be there to turn up the volume!
Join Polly on vocals, Nick on guitar, Rinie on drums and Andrew on bass for a massive night of great music with Hawke’s Bay’s premier samba band.

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 19:45 - 19:55 | 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.

Blast in the Park 2026
2026-11-06 | Havelock North, Havelock North, New Zealand
Looking forward to blasting off at Blast in the Park again this year!
