Batala Lancaster

Lancaster University Welcome Weekend
2024-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW
We’re bringing the noise to Lancaster University to drum up a warm welcome for incoming students and their families at their arrivals weekend.

Students in the City
2024-10-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Lancaster City Centre, LA1 1HY, United Kingdom
We’re playing at a special shopping event in the city centre for Lancaster students

Kendal Live Music Festival
2024-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Kendal, Kendal, LA9 4SX, United Kingdom
Our third year at Kendal’s music festival. Find us at the Birdcage in the town centre.

Lancaster Music Festival 2024
2024-10-13 12:30 - 15:00 | Lancaster Castle, Castle Grove, Lancaster, LA1 1YN
We’re delighted to bring our largest-ever Batala band to the Lancaster Music Festival, as 100 Batala drummers from around the UK and Brazil will perform at Lancaster Castle to mark the Lancaster band’s 20th anniversary, headlining the festival’s World Music Day.

We will be playing two sets:

12:30 – 12:50pm

2:30 – 3:00pm

Joining us for this gig will be members of Batala Bangor, Batala Boom (Austria), Batala Brasil, Batala Bristol, Batala London, Batala Manchester, Batala Mersey and Batala Portsmouth.

Lancaster Music Festival has always been one of our highlights, but this year, it’s going to be bigger than ever and definitely one not to miss!

Galgate Village bonfire
2024-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
We’re playing at Galgate Village bonfire at 6:00pm before the fireworks.

Bowerham Busk for Children in Need
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Bowerham School, Bowerham Road, Lancaster
We’re supporting Bowerham School in their 24-hour charity busk.

Burnley Christmas lights switch on
2024-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Burnley, Burnley, BB11 1DF
Our second time at this festive event. We really enjoyed this one, and we’re looking forward to being back.

Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival
2024-12-02 18:00 - 2024-12-03 21:00 | Garstang High Street, PR3 1FA, United Kingdom
We’re back at Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival. Expect stalls, food, music and entertainment at the town’s annual celebration. We’ll be parading through town and then performing static sets on both evenings between 6:00 and 9:00pm

More details to follow

Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair
2024-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale
We’re back for festive fun at Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas fair, leading the Santa parade.

Batala's festive busk for CancerCare
2024-12-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Market Square, Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster, LA1 1HT, United Kingdom
Liven up your sale shopping with our beats as we busk in the city centre to raise money for CancerCare.

We’ll be blowing away any Christmas cobwebs with a few sets in Market Square.

You can also support our fundraising efforts online through JustGiving.

Lancaster Chinese New Year Festival 2025
2025-01-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Market Square, Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster, LA1 1HT, United Kingdom
Lancaster’s Chinese New Year Carnival takes place from 10:00 – 18:00, and includes:

Dragon and Lion dance parade

Traditional Chinese music and dance performances

Kungfu demonstration

Hanfu Fashion Show, featuring traditional Chinese clothing from various dynasties

Face painting, cultural crafts and workshops, including calligraphy

Chinese food stalls

We will be performing two short sets in Market Square; 2:15pm and 4:30pm.

Baylight Parade
2025-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Midland Hotel Morecambe, Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4BU, United Kingdom
We’re taking part in the Baylight Saturday parade that describes itself as basically a joyous explosion of colours, music, and good vibes! It’s like a carnival on the move, and you’re invited to dance, cheer, and soak in the Saturday night magic.

The Parade starts at the Midland Hotel, and will go down the Promenade to Marine Road Central, before turning and heading back to the Midland.

Busk for CancerCare
2025-03-23 11:00 - 14:00 | The Glebe, Glebe Road, Bowness, LA23 3HE, United Kingdom
A fundraiser for CancerCare. We’ll be busking at the Glebe, Bowness, playing a few short sets between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

You can also support our fundraising efforts online through JustGiving.

Kendal Colour Dash 2025
2025-04-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Kirkbie Kendal School, Kendal, LA9 7EQ, United Kingdom
We’re supporting this year’s nominated charity, St John’s Hospice, at their Kendal Colour Dash.

This is our first gig of the year for St John’s Hospice. We will also be supporting them at the Cross Bay Walk in August.

Find out more about our charity fundraising.

You can donate to our online St John’s Hospice fundraiser here: JustGiving.

Lakeland trails Stavely
2025-05-03 10:30 - 15:00 | Staveley, LA8 9LN, United Kingdom
We’re back supporting the runners at this Lakeland Trails event.

Wray Scarecrow Parade 2025
2025-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Wray, Wray, United Kingdom
We’re back leading Wray’s amazing Giant Scarecrow Parade through the village as part of the annual Scarecrow Festival.

Blackpool Fun Run 2025
2025-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, United Kingdom
We’re back supporting Trinity Hospice for their annual 10K Blackpool fun run.

Preston Caribbean Carnival
2025-05-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Preston, Preston, PR1 2PP, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to be playing as part of Preston Caribbean Carnival!Founded in 1974 by local Prestonians with origins in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and other Caribbean islands, it features a processional and park-based cultural event for Preston residents and visitors to the city.

Catterall Gala
2025-05-31 16:00 - 17:15 | Catterall Village Hall Field, Garstang Rd, Catterall, Preston, PR3 1XN
We will be playing two sets at this traditional gala

Feel Good Festival 2025
2025-06-07 11:00 - 19:00 | Little Salkeld, Penrith, Cumbria
We’re delighted to be returning to this fabulous grassroots wellness festival.

Ellel Treat Day 2025
2025-06-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
Supporting the local community where we rehearse each week at this family fun day. More details to follow.

Lancaster Pride 2025
2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Dalton Square, Dalton Square, Lancaster, United Kingdom
One of our favourite events of the year. We’ll be bringing a huge band to lead the Pride parade around Lancaster city centre, before kicking off the music in Dalton Square. Join us in celebrating our wonderful local community.

It’s free to join the parade. There is a £5 charge for the main stage events.

Grimsargh Field Day 2025
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Grimsargh, PR2 5JS, United Kingdom
We always enjoy this one – a lively street procession followed by a field day with stalls, rides and entertainment

Lostock Hall Carnival
2025-07-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5UN
A new one for us – we’re excited to be playing at this carnival, where we will be taking part in the parade and playing a set on the field.

Preesall and Knott End Gala 2025
2025-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Preesall and Knott End, FY6 0AD, United Kingdom
We’ll be back at Knott End and Preesall gala, taking part in the parade and then performing on the field.

Ingleton Gala
2025-07-19 11:20 - 14:00 | Ingleton, Ingleton village
Ingleton Gala has all the elements of a traditional village event, with fancy dress, gala procession around the village, crowning of the Gala Queen, stalls and entertainment on the Gala Field.

We will be parading from the primary school to the gala field, leaving at 11:20. At 1:00pm, we’ll perform a static set on the field

Preston Live
2025-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | The Show Field, Wharles, Preston, PR4 3SN
Preston Live returns for its 3rd year with a fantastic line-up of Pop, Dance, Indie, RnB, and Soul artists.

We will be opening the main stage on Sunday at 2:00pm.

Kendal Calling 2025
2025-08-01 00:00 - 2025-08-03 23:59 | Lowther Deer Park,, Penrith
We’re back in the fields at Kendal Calling 2025

Here’s where to find us over the weekend:

Friday:

15.20 – On the hill above Parklands, near the “I love KC” letters

18.30 – Near Tim Peaks / Woodlands Arch

20.30 – Near Woodlands Stage

Saturday:

16.30 – Near Woodlands Stage

18:20 – On the hill above Parklands, near the “I love KC” letters

19.30 – In front of Kids Calling

Sunday:

15.00 – Outside Roots

19.30 – In front of Kids Calling

See you in the fields!

Edinburgh Fringe 2025
2025-08-08 17:15 - 18:00 | The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ, United Kingdom
We’re back at Edinburgh Fringe with a Saturday night finale show on the Mound, where we will also be collecting for our charity, St John’s Hospice.

Pina Colada Festival with Batala Manchester
2025-08-16 00:00 - 23:59
We’re joining our friends from Batala Manchester for their gig at the Pina Colada festival in Northwich.
