What’s On: Upcoming Gigs & Past Highlights
FEATURED EVENT
Foodies Festival
Syon Park, Brentford, TW8 8JF
Celebrate Foodies Festival’s 21st anniversary with Batala bringing the samba‑reggae rhythm! Enjoy live sets from Boyzlife, Scouting for Girls and B*Witched, sizzling chef demos, street food, drinks and fiery food challenges. Eat, dance and feel the beat all day long!
Other upcoming events
Batala Innsbruke Festival
Batala Manchester Encontro
Some past events
Batala London has brought our Afro‑Brazilian samba‑reggae energy to streets, stadia, carnivals and celebrations across the UK and beyond. From Notting Hill Carnival and London Pride to major festivals, sporting events and intimate community gatherings, our drumming and dancing have sound‑tracked some of the most vibrant moments in recent years. Some of our past events include:
Major carnivals & 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 (Harlequins, Bath, etc.)
London Winter Run
Vitality London, 10K
London Marathon
The Great Hospital Hike
Other festivals & celebrations
Pre Notting Hill Carnival Party
Thamesmead Festival
Great Exhibition Road Festival
Queer Carnival, London Gay Men's Chorus
Community & special appearances
Batala Guest Musical Directors
Spring Newbies Sessions
Gigs at The Lyttleton Arms, Camden
Weddings for Batala Fans