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

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/Auckland) | 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.
