Where Batala London Brings the Rhythm to Life
From carnival streets to community celebrations, see where our samba-reggae sound has taken us.
Carnival done. The rhythm carries on.
What a Carnival! Batalá Mundo finished third overall at Notting Hill Carnival 2026, after an incredible weekend of rehearsals, performances and players coming together from across the world.
Read the Carnival weekend story
Now Batala London is back out doing what we do all year round: bringing samba-reggae, colour and energy to events across London and beyond.
Planning an event? We’re taking enquiries. Get in touch to discuss your event requirements and how Batala London could be part of your celebration.
Where We’ve Played
We bring samba-reggae to streets, carnivals and celebrations across London and beyond. From Notting Hill Carnival and London Pride to local festivals, sporting events and community gatherings, each performance is an opportunity to share the energy of Bahia and connect with new audiences.
Over the years, we’ve brought our rhythm to:
Carnivals and Parades
Salvador Carnival, Brazil
Notting Hill Carnival
London Pride Parade
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Cork
Hackney Carnival
Lavage de la Madeleine
Sporting events
Saracens Rugby Matches
London Winter Run
Vitality London, 10K
The Big Half Run
The Great Hospital Hike
Festivals and celebrations
Kensington & Chelsea Fringe Festival
Syon Park Foodies Festival
Pre Notting Hill Carnival Party
Thamesmead Festival
Great Exhibition Road Festival
Queer Carnival, London Gay Men's Chorus
Community Moments
Batala Guest Musical Directors
Spring Newbies Sessions
Gigs at The Lyttleton Arms, Camden
Weddings for Batala Fans
Batala Encontro - Manchester
Moments From the Road
A few highlights from the places, people and celebrations we’ve shared our rhythm with.
Want to be a part of Batala?
If you’d like to drum with us, learn new skills or experience the community behind the rhythm, you can start your journey with Batala London.
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