Batala Lancaster

Blackpool Music Run 2022
2022-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, United Kingdom
We’ll be back supporting the runners along the prom at Blackpool Music Run.
Find us on the Prom in front of Coral Island

Batala Lancaster at Concert for Ukraine
2022-07-22 18:00 - 19:30
We’ll be playing outside the Grand to welcome the audience to this local charity event.

Join us for a concert of live music and entertainment in support of families and friends from Ukraine. In partnership with Lancaster and Morecambe City of Sanctuary and Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team, the concert, for all those who wish to support, will be a celebration, welcoming individuals and families displaced by the current conflict.

Information about charity organisations: City of Sanctuary Lancaster and Morecambe is a charity which supports asylum seekers and refugees living in the local area. The people we support arrive in the UK from all over the world having made perilous and traumatic journeys, often for many months, fleeing conflict, torture or persecution.

Batala Lancaster at Edinburgh Fringe
2022-08-12 20:15 - 2022-08-13 21:00 | The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to be back at Edinburgh Fringe playing a finale show on the Mound from 8:15 – 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, and we will be joined by members of our sister Batala bands from around the UK.

Lakeland Trails Keswick
2022-09-03 10:30 - 14:00 | Keswick, CA12 4NF, United Kingdom
We’ll be supporting the runners at this Lakeland Trails event. Find us near the start/finish point at Fitz Park.

Morecambe Colour Dash for St John's Hospice
2022-09-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Morecambe, LA4 4BX, United Kingdom
We’ll be playing at the Colour Dash on Morecambe Prom, warming you all up before the run, and supporting you during the race.

Lancaster Music Festival 2022
2022-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Dalton Square, Dalton Square, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Lancaster’s own music festival. This is always a fantastic weekend.We’ll be playing in Dalton Square from 1:00pm to 1:30pm and then on Penny Street from 1:45pm – 2:15pm

Light up Lancaster
2022-11-05 19:15 - 20:45 | Giant Axe, West Road, Lancaster, LA1 5PE, United Kingdom
We will be playing a couple of sets at the Giant Axe viewing area before the firework display. You will need to order a wristband to be able to attend.

Tyldesley Christmas Light switch on
2022-11-26 16:00 - 19:30 | Tyldesley, Elliott Street, Tyldesley, M29, United Kingdom
A family-friendly get-together in Tyldesley town square to light their Christmas tree.
We will be Performing a static set to open the event at 4.30 pm and then parading Lionesses footballer Ella Toone up the High Street to the light switch at 7:00 pm.

Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair
2022-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale
We’re delighted to be back taking part in the Saturday of the Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair with a parade through the town.
There will be a Chalet Village in the Market Square with great food and drink and gift stalls, as well as the indoor market in Lunesdale Hall, so lots to enjoy for all the family and get you into the festive spirit. We’ll be playing at 3:00pm.

Lancaster Judges Lodgings Victorian Christmas Weekend
2022-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Lancaster Judges Lodgings, Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1YS
Deck the halls and ring the bells, the Judges’ Lodgings Victorian Christmas weekend is back to bring you some festive cheer. There’s live music and traditional Christmas Crafts to make plus the chance to meet a special visitor from the North Pole, Father Christmas!
We’ll be playing on the terrace outside on the Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00pm

Charity Busk in aid of LDSAMRA
2022-12-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Market Square, Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster, LA1 1HT, United Kingdom
We’ll be busking in Lancaster city centre to raise money for this year’s nominated charity, the Lake District Search and Rescue Association.

The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association is the umbrella body for the 12 mountain rescue teams in Cumbria. LDSAMRA coordinates operational matters, such as radio comms and medical training, as well as wider coordination on larger incidents. They rely solely on public donations. Every member across the 12 teams is a volunteer, and the teams are on call 24/7/365, in all weathers.

You can donate online to our appeal here: Just Giving page

Charity busk for LDSAMRA at the Glebe
2023-03-12 11:00 - 14:00 | The Glebe, Glebe Road, Bowness, LA23 3HE, United Kingdom
A fundraiser for the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association.
We’ll be busking at the Glebe, Bowness, playing a few short sets between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
You can also donate online at our Just Giving page. We are fundraising for the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association because the teams go out voluntarily in all weathers to find and rescue lost people in the Cumbria fells. These lost folk might be seasoned walkers or tourists in t-shirts, no judgement is made when lives are potentially at stake.
They rely solely on public donations. Every team member across the 12 teams is a volunteer, and the teams are on call 24/7/365, in all weathers. They are one of the busiest regions in the UK.

Mountain drumming gig for LDSAMRA
2023-04-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Stoney Cove Pike, Kendal, LA22 9QL, United Kingdom
Our final fundraiser for the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association will be a mountain adventure drum on 16 April, where we will be climbing up from Kirkstone Pass to Caudale Head on the west side of Stoney Cove Pike with our drums, and playing at the top.

We’ll be collecting donations in support of the event on our Just Giving page.

Batala Manchester launch
2023-04-22 00:00 - 23:59
There’s a new band in town!

We’ll be playing in Manchester to show the city what Batala is all about and spread the word about the new Batala Manchester band which is starting up very soon!

More details to follow.

Batala Lancaster at Wray Scarecrow Festival
2023-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Wray, Wray, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to be back leading the giant scarecrow parade through the village at Wray Scarecrow Festival on the Friday of the May Day bank holiday weekend to start the festival weekend.

The parade starts at 6:30 pm

Coronation Celebration - Private gig
2023-05-07 13:30 - 15:15
We’re playing a private gig for Westfield Village residents to mark the Coronation.

Lakeland Trails Staveley
2023-05-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Staveley, LA8 9LN, United Kingdom
We’ll be drumming up support for the runners at this Lakeland Trails event.

Trinity Hospice Blackpool 10K
2023-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, United Kingdom
We’ll be supporting the runners at this charity fun run.

Guystonbury - Private gig
2023-05-20 00:00 - 2023-05-21 23:59
A festival hosted by Girlguiding North West

Garstang Children's Festival
2023-05-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Moss Lane Playing Field, Moss Lane, Garstang, PR3 1HB, United Kingdom
We’re back at Garstang Children’s Festival for 2023

More details to follow

Silverdale Field Day
2023-06-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RF
We’ll be doing a short parade from the school to the institute and a number of static sets throughout the afternoon at this family field day.

Grimsargh Field Day
2023-06-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Grimsargh, PR2 5JS, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to return to Grimsargh Field Day again in 2023.

We’ll be taking part in the street procession and playing on the event field. This is a great event for all the family with stalls, food stands, a fun fair and much more!

Lancaster Pride Parade 2023
2023-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Dalton Square, Dalton Square, Lancaster, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to be joining Lancaster Pride 2023, supporting our community as we parade through the city centre. The parade leaves Dalton Square at 11:00, and we’ll play a short static set to open the main show back in Dalton Square at 12:00.

Lancaster University Open Day - Private Event
2023-07-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW
We’ll be entertaining visitors at the University’s Open Day

Preesall and Knott End Gala
2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Preesall and Knott End, FY6 0AD, United Kingdom
We’ll be taking part in the parade and performing a static set in the arena.

Garstang Scarecrow Festival
2023-07-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Cherestanc Square, Garstang, PR3 1EF
We loved being part of the Scarecrow Festival last year, so we’re delighted to be back again in 2023.

More details to follow.

Lancaster University Open Day - Private Event
2023-07-15 12:30 | Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW
Entertaining visitors at the Lancaster University Open Day

Blackpool Music Run
2023-07-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Blackpool Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to return to Blackpool Music Run for the third time, for a race full of music and fancy dress.

Kendal Calling 2023
2023-07-28 00:00 - 2023-07-30 23:59 | Lowther Deer Park,, Penrith
We’re delighted to be back playing nine sets over Friday – Sunday at Kendal Calling Festival, giving you loads of chances to catch us across the weekend!Our expected set times are:

Friday: 2:00pm – Arena entrance, 4:30pm – Parklands, 6:30pm – Woodlands

Saturday: 2:00pm – Arena entrance, 5:00pm – Parklands, 6:30pm – Woodlands

Sunday: 1:00pm – Arena entrance, 3:00pm Kids Calling parade, 6:15pm – Parklands (near Kids Calling)

Quay Fest
2023-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | St George’s Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RB, United Kingdom
We’ll be playing all around St George’s Quay as part of Quay Fest II, organised by the three pubs on the Quay.

We’ll start at the Millenium Bridge at 2:00pm, before playing outside the Three Mariners, then on the Maritime Museum steps at 3:00pm, before finishing up on the Quay Meadow behind the Wagon and Horses.

Part of a three-day festival. Visit the event website for the full line-up.
