Taunton Samba Band
is a brand new independent community music project for Taunton launched January 2026. For adults of all ages. Newbies are really welcome and you can join any time. You don't need to have been there at the beginning.
Bookings
To enquire about our Samba Band appearing at your community event please get in touch by email. Someone will come back to you within a day or two.
Confirmed Gigs for 2026
Wednesday 27th May 2026 Walkabout
Taunton Town Centre 2.30 pm
- POSTPONED
Saturday 13th June Arc Inspire Funday
Taunton Rugby Club
Saturday 11th July Carhampton Village Fete*
Carhampton Rec Ground
Saturday 25th July Watchet Carnival*
The Esplanade Watchet
Friday August 11th Blackbrook Children's Fun Day
Saturday Aug 22nd Watchet Summertime*
Saturday 29th August Minehead Bay Festival*
Sunday 30th August French Weir Park Funday
To be confirmed
Saturday 5th September Porlock Carnival
Saturday 19th Sept Cramptonbury Musicians Festival*
Friday 6th Nov The Wyvern Fireworks Party
* with Minehead Samba Band
The band will also play occasionally out and about during the summer months around the town and parks
New Members
No experience is required and you can join us any time and you will be supported and made very welcome by everyone else in the band. Just enjoy the fun of group rhythm making in this wonderful South American tradition, so popular worldwide. We play a mixture of traditional, pop and and latin influenced songs that can be easily adapted to samba band. We meet once a week on a Wednesday and once a month on a Sunday (see below for times) but you are not obliged to attend every session. You only pay for the sessions you attend.
Tutorials, Songs and more information for Newbies
It is important that all newbies read our tutorials, particularly those concerning our values and what community music offers our town as well as our visitors and others who might just be passing through. Tutorials One and Seven are particularly important. Click here
Rehearsal Times and Venue
We rehearse at The Wyvern Club every Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm and once a month on a Sunday. Resources are also available online so you can learn your parts in your own time.
Subs
This is an independent community project with no outside funding. You only pay for sessions that you attend. Subs are £6 per person per session.
You can pay in cash on the day or online by Bank Transfer, Paypal or Credit/Debit card. Click here for more details and to pay your subs online.
Become a Member of our Samba Band
There are currently fifty seven registered members and new members are always welcome. Not everyone can be there every week so now is the perfect time to join ! Just get in touch by email and we'll add your name to our email list.
info@tauntonsambaband.co.uk
Looking forward to meeting up with you soon
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Taunton Samba Band
Taunton Samba Band is an independent Community Music Organisation
A part of the Global Community Music Movement
Copyright 2026 Taunton Community Samba Band