5 musicians · 55 minutes · from $1,047
Batuplena Experience: plena and batucada in one show
The most complete show in the catalog. The same five musicians open with Puerto Rican plena, change wardrobe and close with high energy batucada. Fifty five minutes, two performances and a single contract. From $1,047 in the metro area.
Two acts, one group
This is not two bookings stitched together: it is one show, with a transition the group has already rehearsed.
First act
Plena
It opens with the tradition every Puerto Rican recognizes and sings from the first beat. This is the act that connects grandparents with cousins and fills the floor without anyone having to work the crowd.
Seguidor, punteador and requinto panderos, with güícharo
Interlude
Wardrobe change
A short pause. The same group returns in the second wardrobe, and that change is part of the show: guests can tell something different is coming.
Second act
Batucada
It closes with high energy percussion, played by Puerto Rican musicians in Brazilian style. This is the act that lifts the room and the one guests leave talking about.
Snares, surdos and timbau
What your booking includes
- Five musicians, both acts
- The same group plays the plena and the batucada. They are not booked separately.
- Two wardrobes
- One wardrobe per act, coordinated and made for this show.
- Transport and setup
- Moving the gear and setting it up on site, included in your zone price.
- Musical direction
- A director lines both acts up with your run of show and with the DJ or stage.
- Arrival 30 minutes early
- The musicians arrive half an hour early to set up and be ready on time.
- Bilingual coordination
- We work in Spanish and English, useful when you have guests from off island.
Priced by zone, no surprises
Batuplena Experience starts at $1,047 for the San Juan metro area. The final price depends on the municipality of your event: we work with 7 zones and transport is already included in each one.
You can add these to the show
Baturepike and Batuplena are produced by D'Show Events, so carnival characters are coordinated by the same team for the same date, with nothing left for you to book on your own. Stilt walkers, vejigantes, cabezudos, dancers and hora loca all work well with this show. They are not part of the base price: we quote them with you based on what you need.
Cabezudos 
Stilt walkers 
Dancers 
Hora loca
What clients who already booked us say
5.0 on Google · 27 reviews
Nuestra actividad fue un éxito y toda la feligresía disfrutó del día de San Juan de Mata en nuestra misa de aguinaldo. Son super responsables por tal razón los recomendamos al 100%.
Una excelente opción de entretenimiento para sus eventos. Con ellos se pasa D'Show.
Excelente servicio, totalmente recomendados.
Frequently asked questions about Batuplena Experience
What do I gain over booking plena and batucada separately?
One group, one contract and a transition that is already rehearsed. Booking two separate shows means coordinating two arrivals, two setups and two quotes, and the gap between them rarely lands cleanly.
Are they the same musicians in both acts?
Yes. The same five musicians play the plena and the batucada; what changes between acts is the wardrobe and the instrumentation.
How long is the full show?
Fifty five minutes total, split across the two acts with a short pause for the wardrobe change. The musicians arrive 30 minutes before the agreed time.
How much does Batuplena Experience cost?
It starts at $1,047 in the San Juan metro area. Because transport is included, the price changes with the municipality: there are 7 zones and you can find yours on the pricing page.
What kind of event does it suit best?
Events with guests across generations and enough room in the program: weddings, quinceañeras and corporate activities. The plena connects with older guests and the batucada closes with the energy high.
Do you travel outside the metro area?
Yes. We quote by zone and municipality. If yours is not in the calculator, we confirm coverage and transport with you before holding the date.
Hold the date for your event
Tell us the date, the municipality and the type of event. We will put together the quote with the price for your zone.