The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission has issued an official notification calling a critical mandatory gathering for all key stakeholders involved in the upcoming 2026 Calypso Monarch Competition. The meeting is set to take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, kicking off promptly at 5:00 p.m. at Carnival City, the central hub for the island nation’s carnival activities.
Who is required to attend? The Commission has outlined specific groups that must be present: every calypsonian who has completed registration for the 2026 competition, all accompanying band members, assigned backup vocalists, and sitting members of the Calypso Sub-Committee. Organizers have stressed that punctuality and full attendance are non-negotiable for this session, as the agenda covers high-stakes details that will shape the course of the competition in the coming months.
During the gathering, the Festivals Commission will walk attendees through critical logistics, address key outstanding questions, and lay out a clear roadmap for all participants ahead of the main event. The commission closed its notice by expressing anticipation for full cooperation from all attendees, noting that collective teamwork is essential to pulling off a dynamic, memorable, and successful 2026 Calypso Monarch Competition.