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

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 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.

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.

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!
