The 2026 Inet Party Monarch competition wrapped up in spectacular fashion Sunday night at the Antigua Recreation Grounds, with two standout performers claiming the sport’s most coveted crowns. In the fiercely contested Groovy Soca Monarch category, Young Lyrics delivered a standout performance that earned him first place, with fan-favorite Tian Winter securing the runner-up position and Vicious rounding out the top three.
Later in the evening, the energy shifted for the high-octane Jumpy Soca Monarch competition, where Tian Winter turned his earlier second-place finish into a championship win. The dynamic performer claimed the Jumpy crown, with Ballo finishing just behind to take second place and Kid Fresh locking in the third spot on the podium.
As a staple annual event during Antigua and Barbuda’s iconic Carnival season, the 2026 Inet Party Monarch competition drew the nation’s top soca talent, who showcased original musical compositions, high-energy stage routines, and large-scale, elaborate production designs that kept the packed crowd at the Antigua Recreation Grounds engaged from the first performance to the final award announcement.