Mass performance with Unidos da Cacatua

By Jared Sherriff | 12 March 2025 |

On Sunday afternoon, Bay Batucada will join samba bands from all over Australia to form “Unidos da Cacatua” for an unforgettable show right on the Adelaide beachfront.

This is part of Bay Batucada’s very first trip across the ditch. It’s going to be an epic weekend!

International Culture’s Day 2025

By Bay Batucada | 30 January 2025

Join us at Cornwall Park, Tomoana Road, Hastings, as Bay Batucada performs on a day filled with cultural exploration, mouthwatering cuisine, captivating performances, and so much more! 🌏✨

Adelaide Samba Encontro

By Bay Batucada | 17 January 2025

Get ready, South Australia! This ANZAC Day weekend, Bay Batucada will make our very first trip across the ditch!

On Saturday night, we will perform at the Adelaide Samba Encontro at Port Adelaide. For more information and tickets, go to adelaidesambaencontro.info.

The fun continues on Sunday, when we will form part of a massive united samba orchestra “Unidos da Cacatua” for an unforgettable show on the beachfront.
For more information about Sunday, go to: baybatucada.org.nz/event/mass-performance-with-unidos-da-cacatua/

It’s going to be an epic weekend!

Waitangi Day 2025

By Bay Batucada | 9 December 2024

Bay Batucada will take the stage on Thursday, 6 February 2025 as part of Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc’s annual family event.

Wairoa Christmas Market & Parade

By Bay Batucada | 28 October 2024

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.

Ahuriri Whānau Fest 150

By Bay Batucada | 21 August 2024

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

By Bay Batucada | 18 July 2024

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.

Hastings Blossom Parade 2024

By Bay Batucada | 9 May 2024

Bay Batucada will be at the Hastings Blossom Parade again this year!

The theme for the 2024 Blossom Parade is: Regeneration: Spring Back Hastings!

HB Marathon 2024

By Bay Batucada | 11 February 2024

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!