The stage was set, the anticipation was high, and soca lovers gathered in their thousands as the Banks Party Monarch Powered by Hitz 106.7 FM delivered an unforgettable showdown. From the first performance, the National Botanical Gardens came alive with infectious rhythms, vibrant energy and an atmosphere that reminded everyone why Party Monarch is one of the most anticipated events of the Crop Over Festival. The Sweet Soca competition had patrons singing along to infectious

To make the return even easier for patrons to enjoy, extensive parking and transportation arrangements have been coordinated for the event. Pick Up Barbados will once again provide designated taxi service, with participating vehicles clearly identified by official Pick Up Barbados Crop Over stickers and using two main pickup and drop-off points near the Nova Scotia Gate and outside Combermere School. Patrons may book rides through the app and proceed to those zones for collec

Events like Party Monarch are more than entertainment. They are where songs become anthems, careers are launched, communities come together and generations share the same stage side excitement. It is one of the places where the soundtrack of Crop Over is written.

Experience the excitement of Banks Party Monarch 2026 as Barbados' top Sweet Soca and Power Soca artistes compete for the coveted title. Join the action on 12 July at the National Botanical Gardens for one of the most anticipated events of the Crop Over Festival.