Katumba: Drumming Workshop at Avivia Studios

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
Katumba

11 November 2023 Entrance is free — Visit now

Part of Aviva Studio‘s The Welcome, their official opening to the people of Manchester. Liverpool based community group Katumba will be bringing the Samba batterias of Northeast Brazil to the Northwest of England with a family friendly drumming workshop. Beginners are welcome in this explosion of sound, community and creativity.

11 November 2023 Entrance is free Visit now

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