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We’re out and about in Liverpool again this weekend, bringing the Katumba energy to two very special events celebrating ...
27/08/2026

We’re out and about in Liverpool again this weekend, bringing the Katumba energy to two very special events celebrating community, connection and the power of coming together.

SATURDAY 29 AUGUST: MARCH TO END HBA + CULTURE IS BEAUTIFUL

On Saturday, we’re proud to be joining Savera UK’s March to End Honour-Based Abuse, standing in solidarity with survivors and calling for a future free from honour-based abuse.

We’ll be kicking things off at 11:45am, before leading the march from 12pm alongside The Dancing Queens and Felix. Then it’s onwards to the Bombed Out Church for Savera UK’s free Culture is Beautiful festival, where we’ll be performing again at 1:50pm.

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST: LIV’S FEST

On Sunday, we’re honoured to play at Liv’s Fest, the annual celebration organised by Cheryl Korbel and Olivia’s Butterfly Foundation in loving memory of Olivia Pratt-Korbel.

It’s a day that brings family, friends and the wider Liverpool community together to celebrate Olivia’s vibrant spirit, with live music, fairground rides and plenty of pink.

Catch Katumba performing at 12pm and 1:30pm.

There are some gigs that feel like more than just a gig. This weekend we have two of them. 💛Katumba has always been abou...
21/08/2026

There are some gigs that feel like more than just a gig. This weekend we have two of them. 💛

Katumba has always been about people. Community. Belonging. Creating spaces where everyone is welcome, where our differences are celebrated, and where we stand together against racism, division and injustice.

The rhythms we play are rooted in Afro-Brazilian traditions and the African diaspora in Brazil, where drumming, movement and carnival have long been expressions of identity, community, resistance and joy.
So when Katumba shows up with our drums, movement and collective energy, we honour that history while carrying its spirit of connection, resistance and joy into the communities we’re part of here.

With so much hurt and hostility circulating at the moment, it feels especially important to keep showing up for those values - loudly, joyfully and together.

And this weekend, we get to do exactly that...

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST: WONDER IN THE STREET, ST HELENS

Find us at Church Square as part of a brilliant FREE day of outdoor entertainment, bringing communities together in St Helens.

This event was originally planned as part of Refugee Week in June, celebrating welcome, sanctuary and the contribution refugees make to our communities - values we’re incredibly proud to stand behind.

🥁 Katumba performing two sets from 12pm
📍 Church Square, St Helens
🎟️ FREE

SUNDAY 23 AUGUST: LIVERPOOL TOGETHER FESTIVAL

We’re proud to be joining Love Music Hate Racism Merseyside and the Merseyside Together Alliance for Liverpool Together Festival, bringing musicians, trade unionists, anti-racist organisations and community campaigns together for a day of music, culture, solidarity and community action.

🥁 Katumba performing at 3.20pm
📍 Liverpool African Caribbean Centre

If you’re around this weekend, come and stand, dance and make some noise with us. Everyone is welcome. 💛🩷💙

📸 Thanks to for these gorgeous photos!

REMINDER: Our final Rhythm Experience before the Beginner Programme!Been watching Katumba perform this summer and though...
18/08/2026

REMINDER: Our final Rhythm Experience before the Beginner Programme!

Been watching Katumba perform this summer and thought, “I’d LOVE to have a go at that…”?

Well friends, this is your chance.

We’re opening the doors to Kasa Katumba for one last Rhythm Experience before our Autumn Beginner Programme begins on 22nd September.

We actually sold out… but we’ve managed to add a FEW MORE SPACES!

A small number of Final Release tickets are now available, plus one Supporter ticket and a limited number of Community Access tickets. 💛

As part of our commitment to making Katumba more inclusive and representative of the communities around us, these lower-cost tickets are there to help reduce barriers for people on a low income and/or from underrepresented communities.

The suggested price is £8, but if that’s still a barrier, you’re welcome to pay what you can. No proof of eligibility required.

Come and spend your Wednesday evening playing drums, moving, grooving and making some serious noise with us.

No experience needed. Just come ready to give it a go!

And if you’re thinking about joining the band this September, this is the perfect chance to experience Katumba for yourself before Beginner Programme bookings open.

Don’t leave it too late. Grab your ticket now using the link in bio.

🥁 Katumba at LCR Summer of Music – Kirkby Town Centre! 🎶Get ready for a day of rhythm, movement and feel-good energy as ...
13/08/2026

🥁 Katumba at LCR Summer of Music – Kirkby Town Centre! 🎶

Get ready for a day of rhythm, movement and feel-good energy as Katumba brings the beats to Kirkby Town Centre as part of LCR Summer of Music, supporting Kirkby Neighbourhood Board and Kirkby Town Centre.

🔥 Catch Katumba performing throughout the day, bringing our infectious Afro-Brazilian rhythms, drumming and movement to the town centre.

Then it’s your turn to make some noise! Join our fun, family-friendly Boomwhacker Beats drop-in workshops, where children, families and grown-ups can grab a boomwhacker, learn some rhythms and create beats together.

🥁 Boomwhacker Beats FAMILY Workshops:
Saturday 15th August
🕧 12:30–12:50pm
🕜 1:30–1:50pm

🎶 Plus Katumba performances throughout the day!

No experience needed. Just drop in, have a go and join the rhythm!

📍 Kirkby Town Centre
🎟️ FREE

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

31/07/2026

Liverpool! What a day. 💛🏳️‍🌈

Pride and Carnival have more in common than many people realise. Both were born from resistance, both celebrate identity, and both remind us that joy can be a powerful act.

Thank you to everyone who danced, cheered, drummed and celebrated with us at Liverpool Pride.

If watching and moving with us made you think, “”I’d love to have a go,”” we’d love to meet you.

🥁 Try playing the Katumba rhythms and moves yourself. Our FINAL Rhythm Experience Open Day at Kasa Katumba is coming on Wednesday 26th August. Booking opens next week - keep your eyes peeled 👀
🥁 After that, we’ll be running our Beginner Programme for anyone hoping to JOIN THE BAND. This experience will be coming in September.

🇧🇷 Or take the adventure even further and join us in Brazil. Every year our co-founder helps lead a very special cultural journey back to her home, giving you the chance to experience Carnival first-hand and discover so much more of Brazil’s incredible culture. Register your interest using the link in our bio.

💻 Hire us for a workshop for your workplace! From high-energy drumming to mindful reset sessions, we’ll help your team reconnect, re-energise, and move forward together. At your workplace, or our venue in Liverpool.

Email [email protected] for more info.

This Wednesday (22 July), we'll be at the Palm House Sefton Park, where we've been invited by Liverpool City Council and...
20/07/2026

This Wednesday (22 July), we'll be at the Palm House Sefton Park, where we've been invited by Liverpool City Council and Wonder Hub Liverpool to welcome families into the Festival of Storytelling.

Wonder Hub does brilliant work helping parents discover fun, evidence-based ways to support children's learning and development through play, so we're delighted to be part of an event that's all about creativity, imagination and community.

If you've got little ones, come along between 10am–1pm for stories, activities and plenty of rhythm.

A huge thank you to Liverpool City Council and Wonder Hub Liverpool for inviting us to be part of such a wonderful day in one of the city's most beautiful venues.

🚨 Final few tickets! We really are down to our last few spots for this weekend. Don't hang about, if you've been thinkin...
15/07/2026

🚨 Final few tickets! We really are down to our last few spots for this weekend. Don't hang about, if you've been thinking about joining us, now's the time to book!

Our Summer Carnival Rhythm Experience is an uplifting afternoon of Afro-Brazilian drumming, movement and connection. It's also the weekend before Liverpool Pride, so the perfect way to celebrate community, creativity and self-expression together.

Here's what to expect:
🥁 Real carnival drums
🇧🇷 Co-led by our Brazilian co-founder
💃 Movement and body percussion
🎶 Fresh rhythms and new musical challenges
🌈 A welcoming, inclusive space
✨ A joyful carnival finale that'll leave you buzzing

Saturday 18 July • 2 PM - 4 PM
Katumba Culture Hub, Liverpool

Book now via the link in our bio. 💛

Loved our May Rhythm Experience, saw us at Africa Oyé, or curious about carnival drumming? Come experience Katumba for y...
26/06/2026

Loved our May Rhythm Experience, saw us at Africa Oyé, or curious about carnival drumming? Come experience Katumba for yourself.

If you have ever watched Katumba and thought, “I’d love to try that”... This is your chance.

Our Summer Carnival Rhythm Experience is a joyful afternoon of Afro-Brazilian drumming, movement and connection. No experience needed. Just come as you are.

That to expect:
🥁 Live facilitated Afro-Brazilian and World Fusion drumming on real instruments
💃 Movement and body percussion to connect rhythm through your whole body
✨ Step-by-step guidance that’s completely beginner-friendly
🎶 Fresh rhythms and new musical experiences
🌈 A joyful group journey building towards an uplifting carnival finale
💛 A welcoming, inclusive space where everybody can take part

If you joined our Rhythm Experience in May, don’t worry... this isn’t a repeat. We’ve created a completely fresh experience with new rhythms and new musical challenges to discover.

Taking place the weekend before Liverpool Pride, we’ll be celebrating community, self-expression and the simple joy of making music together.

🎟️ Places are limited and our last Rhythm Experience sold out, so don’t hand around. We’d love to see you there!

Book your place via the link in our bio. 💛

Thinking about joining the band?

Our next Katumba Beginner Programme is planned for Autumn 2026.

Until then, our Rhythm Experiences are the perfect introduction to Katumba, giving you the chance to experience our unique approach, meet the community and discover whether you’d like to continue your rhythm journey with us.

24/06/2026

What a weekend. ❤️💛💚

We had the best time performing at Africa Oyé, sharing music, movement and carnival energy with so many people.

Not to mention collaborating with the incredible Dancing Queens

This performance always feels especially meaningful to us. It’s a chance to celebrate and honour the cultures, histories and communities that have shaped so much of the music, movement and traditions that inspire our work at Katumba.

For Katumba co-founder , this connection runs deep. As an immigrant from Pernambuco in Northeast Brazil, and as someone whose own heritage has been influenced by the African diaspora, is a powerful reminder of the roots behind many of the rhythms, instruments and traditions we hold close.

We believe appreciation goes beyond simply enjoying a tradition. It means learning, listening, showing respect, and recognising the people, histories and resilience behind the art forms we love.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, danced with us and celebrated with us on Sunday. ✨

Our incredible Katumba Bloco band can be hired to preform at festivals, entertainment venues, carnivals and corporate events. Email us at: [email protected]

🚨 WE'RE HIRING | Operations & Delivery Coordinator 🚨Katumba is entering an exciting new phase of growth, and we're looki...
11/06/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING | Operations & Delivery Coordinator 🚨

Katumba is entering an exciting new phase of growth, and we're looking for an exceptional Operations & Delivery Coordinator to join our team
💪🏽
This is a key role within the organisation, supporting the coordination and delivery of our growing programme of performances, workshops, festivals, cultural projects, and community engagement activity across Liverpool, the UK, and beyond.
👀
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, solutions-focused, and enjoys creating order from complexity. You'll help ensure that contracts, logistics, timelines, communications, and delivery plans are coordinated effectively, allowing our events and projects to run smoothly and professionally.
👇🏾
✨ Freelance contract
✨ Approx. 16–20 hours per week
✨ Hybrid working (Liverpool-based)
✨ Tuesday & Thursday office collaboration days
✨ £14–£20 per hour, depending on experience

This role would suit someone with experience in operations, project coordination, event delivery, programme management, arts administration, or cultural production.

📅 Application deadline: Sunday 21st June, 11:59pm
📄 Full recruitment pack here and in bio: https://bit.ly/OperationsAndDeliveryCoordinatorJobPack
📝 Application form here and in bio: https://bit.ly/OperationsAndDeliveryCoordinatorApplication

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close recruitment early if a suitable candidate is identified.

We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented within the arts and cultural sector.
🙏🏾🙌🏽

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68 Upper Hill Street
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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