Dance to our beat
Watch us
Performances that move you
Check out what we do
Here's a small sample of a typical Batala performance. We work hard to bring a dazzling display of choreography to complement our percussion. This video demonstrates one of our most recent compositions, our usual performances combine a number of individual pieces carefully woven together to suit the event type and bring a strong sense of drama.
Upcoming gigs
Watch us for real!
Below is a calendar of our local upcoming bookings. We would love you to come and see us perform. Many of our our gigs you can either attend for free or buy tickets for, though some may be private events by invitation only.
Made in Manchester Awards 2026
The Point, Emirates Old Trafford
Thursday 5th February - 7pm
South Manchester Food Festival
Wythenshawe Park
Saturday 16th May
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2026
Manchester
Saturday 31st May - 8.15am
Manchester Day 2026
St Peter's Square, Manchester
Sunday 26th July
Northern Powerhouse Women Awards 2026
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Thursday 12th March
Todmorden Carnival
Todmorden
Saturday 23rd May
Gatley Festival
Foxland Road, Gatley
Sunday 5th July - 12pm
Heaton Park Food Festival 2026
Heaton Park, Manchester
Saturday 1st August
Our top picks
Browse our showcase of favourite events
Batala Manchester has played at multiple events throughout the North West to date, and around the globe with our many sister bands. Gigs include including nightclubs and awards ceremonies, street parties, carnivals, festivals and even weddings.. Take a look at a small selection of our favourite performances to date...
