CUBADUPA 2024

By Bay Batucada | 27 October 2023
Tropicana Samba Superstars
Bay Batucada brings the vibrant rhythms of Brazil to life with their energetic street performances and the infectious beats of samba, reggae, and funk. Come join the party and experience Bay Batucada for yourself at Cubadupa!
Our theme for this year’s CubaDupa is Tropicana. Let our percussive beats transport you to a sun-drenched tropical paradise. Tropicana is more than just a performance; it’s a declaration of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of music. Let the rhythm carry you away and experience the unforgettable magic of Bay Batucada, as they celebrate a decade of drumming.
Performance & Parade
23/03 – 7:00pm-8:00pm Ghuznee Street East to Southern Cross Carnival Central
24/03 – 2:00pm-2:30pm Southern Cross Carnival Central

Sanctuary Sounds

By Bay Batucada | 27 August 2023

We are looking ahead to the sunny Hawkes Bay summer we’ve all missed this past season, so this year’s theme is: ESCAPE TO SANCTUARY ISLAND!!

Think golden sand, palm trees, pina coladas and those little bamboo umbrellas in your drink! OH, and lots and lots of sunshine!

Blast in the Park 2023

By Bay Batucada | 7 August 2023

Bay Batucada is happy to be a part of Blast in the Park 2023 in Havelock North on Friday 3rd November 2023.

(In case of bad weather, there will be back-up date of Friday 10th November 2023.)

Matariki @ CHB

By Bay Batucada | 30 May 2023

Bay Batucada is honoured to be invited to play at this year’s Matariki celebrations in Central Hawke’s Bay!

DiverCity 2023

By Bay Batucada | 28 March 2023

Bay Batucada is proud to be playing at the Diver-City event at the Soundshell this year!

We are on stage at 2:20 pm… We’ll be closing out this awesome event!

Bay Batucada presents: BAY BLOCO

By Bay Batucada | 23 January 2023

Join us at the Napier Soundshell  on 24th February 2024 and experience a samba extravaganza with Bay Batucada!

BAY BLOCO will be an incredible event, full of samba music and dance, all free to the public.

With performers and samba bands from all over New Zealand, this is guaranteed to be an amazing experience.

Don‘t miss out!

Nuit Blanche – Hawkes Bay Arts Festival

By Bay Batucada | 17 September 2022

Watch Bay Batucada light up the Napier CBD for Nuit Blanche – Art After Dark as part of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival.

  • 6:30pm from MTG on Tennyson Street
  • 8:00pm from CAN (Creative Arts Napier)