Caiso & Soca Monarch registration closes October 21

ORANJESTAD — Registration for Aruba Caiso & Soca Monarch 2027 is open until October 21, 2026. The Soca Prefinals will take place on November 11 and 12 at Centro di Bario Brazil, providing a musical start to Carnival 73.

Soca Prefinals participants must be at least 18 when registering and hold either a Dutch passport or a valid residence permit together with valid identification. The registration fee is Afl. 35.

Singers may enter one song as a solo act, duo or trio. Registration must go through a band leader, and each singer must have an accompanying band.

The Calypso Showdown is scheduled for January 22, 2027, and the Soca Finals for January 23, both at Aruba Carnival & Entertainment Village. Band leaders can request the rules and registration links at musicaaruba@gmail.com.