Legacy: Ours to
Love | Ours to Cherish
Your Complete
Guide to Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama 2026
There’s
no sound like it: that bright, soulful vibration of steel echoing across the
night air. It’s more than music. It’s the heartbeat of a people, a celebration
of creativity, and a reminder of who we are.
This
Carnival season, Trinidad and Tobago proudly presents National
Panorama 2026, under the theme: “Steelpan Legacy: Ours to Love | Ours to
Cherish.”
It’s not
just a competition: it’s an experience, a movement, and a legacy that continues
to inspire generations at home and abroad.
Panorama 2026
Calendar of Events
Get ready
for a season of rhythm, rivalry, and revelry! Here’s what’s on the calendar for
this year’s National Panorama:
- Single
Pan Band Finals: Experience the roots of the movement with
pure, authentic steelpan sound.
- Small
Conventional Band Finals: Feel the power of passion and precision from
bands that punch above their size.
- Junior
Panorama: Celebrate the next generation of pannists
keeping the artform alive.
- Medium
& Large Conventional Semi-Finals: The iconic “Savannah
Party” : energy, creativity, and national pride collide.
- Medium
Conventional Band Finals: The best mid-sized bands battle for musical
glory.
- Large
Conventional Band Finals: The
grand showdown, where legends are made and national champions are crowned!
Tickets
Whether
you’re a devoted pan lover, a first-time visitor, or a corporate group looking
for an unforgettable cultural experience: there’s a seat for you!
General Admission Tickets:
Affordable access to all major Panorama events: available both online and at
authorized outlets.
What is a Pan
Crawl?
If you’ve
never been on a Pan Crawl, you’re missing one of the most exciting
experiences of the season!
It’s an island-wide musical adventure where fans visit Panyards and community
spaces to watch bands rehearse, mingle with players, and feel the vibe up
close.
Think of
it as a steelpan safari, a cultural journey through rhythm, creativity,
and Trinbagonian spirit.
Bring
your friends, your cameras, and your love for Pan, every stop is a story, every
note a memory.
Preliminaries
& Panyard Schedule
Before
the big stage, the magic begins in the Panyards!
From the
east to the west, north to south, every band fine-tunes their arrangement in
preparation for the judges’ visit.
The Panorama 2026 Preliminaries Schedule will feature nightly judging
tours, open Panyards, and community celebrations.
Stay
connected to Pan Trinbago’s website and social media for the official
prelims calendar and live updates.
NORTH STAND SAVANNAH PARTY
NATIONAL PANORAMA MEDIUM AND LARGE CONVENTIONAL BAND SEMI-FINALS:
SAVANNA PARTY
Corporate Posse Packages for
North Stand Semis
Corporate Posse Packages:
Perfect for companies, groups, and sponsors who want premium seating, exclusive
hospitality, and the best vantage points at the Finals.
Experience the thrill of the Savannah in style while showing your company’s
pride and support for national culture.
For
details on Corporate Posse bookings, email: media@pantrinbago.co.tt
Steelpan in Style: Official “Steelpan Legacy”
Merchandise
This year, Panorama pride comes with a fashionable twist!
Introducing the official “ Legacy” collection, featuring premium
T-shirts, that celebrate our national instrument in bold,
stylish designs.
From
streetwear-inspired looks to classic festival tees, the collection lets every
patron wear their pride with flair. Whether you’re waving your flag in the
stands, dancing in the drag, or watching from abroad, show your love for Pan in
true Trinbago style.
Don’t just attend, go all out!
Wear your Steelpan Legacy merch and let the world see your pride in our
national instrument.
Official
merchandise is available through Pan Trinbago outlets, partner vendors, and
online at www.pantrinbago.co.tt.
Ways to
Support the Steelpan Movement
Panorama
is a national institution powered by the people. Here’s how you can make a
difference:
Donate to the Movement:
Every contribution helps Pan Trinbago support steelbands, youth development,
education, and cultural outreach. You can donate directly through www.pantrinbago.co.tt.
Become a Steelpan Ambassador: Championing the Legacy of the Steelpan
Join the Steelpan Ambassadors Programme.
The sound of the steelpan is more than music; it is the heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago, echoing the rhythm of our people, our pride, and our progress. Behind every performance, every band, and every note lies a community of visionaries who ensure that this national treasure continues to thrive. Among them are our Steelband Ambassadors; organizations that stand shoulder to shoulder with Pan Trinbago, providing year-round financial and non-financial support to keep the steelband movement alive, vibrant, and evolving.
A Steelband Ambassador does more than sponsor events. They invest in people, purpose, and progress. Through ongoing collaboration with Pan Trinbago, these partners help develop and sustain the steelpan ecosystem guided by five pillars;
- Community Economic Development,
- Community Engagement,
- Youth Development,
- Advancement of the Steelband Movement, and the
- Preservation of the Steelpan as the National Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.
Their support builds new opportunities for young musicians, strengthens steelband communities, funds training programs, enhances performance spaces, and expands the steelpan’s global footprint.
Ambassadors also lend their expertise, networks, and resources to help the organizations/bands grow stronger, more visible, and more sustainable.
Becoming a Steelband Ambassador means becoming a guardian of our national identity - one who recognizes the steelpan not just as an instrument, but as a movement of unity, creativity, and cultural pride. Pan Trinbago invites forward-thinking organizations to join this mission: to invest in the future of our music, our youth, and our culture. Together, we can ensure that the story of the steelpan continues to inspire the world, one note at a time.
Become a Steelband Ambassador today.
Support. Sustain. Celebrate.
Email us at marketing@pantrinbago.co.tt to learn how your organization can partner with Pan Trinbago and play your part in preserving the soul of Trinidad and Tobago.
Attend, Share, Support:
Buy your tickets, attend events, post your memories, and tag @pan_trinbago
on Instagram and Pan Trinbago on Facebook.
Your engagement amplifies the legacy.
Panorama Calendar & Preliminaries
Panorama
2026 features competitions for Single Pan, Small, Medium, and Large
Conventional Bands, and Junior Panorama.
Preliminaries and Panyard schedules allow fans to witness the rehearsal
process and engage with bands before the finals. Stay updated on the full
schedule online.
Join the
Movement
This
Panorama season, don’t just attend, immerse yourself in the music, culture, and
legacy of Trinidad and Tobago. Celebrate, engage, and support the movement that
unites a nation.
National Panorama 2026
Executed by Pan Trinbago, the world governing body for the Steelpan.
Website: www.pantrinbago.co.tt
Instagram: @pan_trinbago
Facebook: Pan Trinbago
Steelpan Legacy: Ours to Love | Ours to Cherish
Experience National Panorama 2026 – Celebrate,
Engage, Support
Movement
that honours our national instrument and the people who keep it alive.
