16 bands scheduled for Aruba Soca Monarch preliminaries

ORANJESTAD — Preparations for Aruba Caiso & Soca Monarch continue with two nights of Soca Prefinals, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Centro di Bario Brazil in San Nicolas. A total of 16 bands and musical groups are scheduled to perform, with eight appearing each night alongside numerous singers and performers competing in the soca preliminaries.

DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

The first evening will open with Suona, featuring Krizs and Ezzzrrraa.

TsuNami will follow in second position, presenting Big Reckless, Easy B, Galloway, Lady La Rouge, Queen Gigi, Jr Bass and Mitch Almary.

O.R.E.O. is scheduled third, featuring Lady Eyes, The Priest, Mr Unique and Queen Sashah.

Buleria takes fourth position, with Queen Chanty, Master Gusto, Queen Shine and Queen Diva.

Sunrise City Players will perform fifth, featuring The Scientist, followed by Duro in sixth position, with Gilly and Mighty Campo.

Good Times is scheduled seventh, featuring Papi Jones, Mighty Jaoul, D Phantom, Mr Good Times and Chef Cook.

Hot Ones Band will close the first evening, with Lord Lally, Queen T, The Soca Mafia and Mighty V.

DAY TWO: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

The second evening will begin with D'Nova, featuring Ashanti, Queen Jessy, Black Queen Sha and Lamar.

Kaya follows in second position, with Claudy 2.0, Mighty Talent Jr., Ily, Joe Rock and Anamo Ra.

Chay will take third position, featuring Rouzzo and Jralph.

YX3M is scheduled fourth, with M.I.K.E.Y., Onix and Stuwy.

Groove Masters will appear fifth, featuring Diamond Chip, Magy, Buddy, Johnny Bee, Blacky and Tiptoe.

Zeta Band, featuring Tattoo, is scheduled sixth, followed by Shine Music in seventh position, with Bens, J-Rich, Sidsim and Veloz.

'N Fuzion will close the second night, featuring The Commissioner, Aimee, Lyrod and Suhcy.

TICKETS AND EVENT INFORMATION

Both evenings will take place at Centro di Bario Brazil in San Nicolas.

Admission is Afl. 25 per night, while a special two-day pass costs Afl. 40 and is available exclusively through Pay.aw.

Tickets can also be purchased at the entrance.

The Soca Prefinals form part of the Aruba Caiso & Soca Monarch competition, bringing together local bands and performers for two evenings of musical competition.

With eight groups scheduled each night, audiences will have an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of soca performances and follow the participants as they compete for advancement in the competition.