National Schools Carnival Events 2026
Participation in the events is encouraged as the Ministry of Education seeks to advance education reform and student achievement through cultural transformation which involves student performance in cultural activities. The Ministry of Education is pleased to collaborate and engage with the different stakeholders and wish all success with all events.See below the carnival competitions/events and proposed dates for competition, including details with respect to preliminary or semi-final rounds.
National Schools Panorama
| Competition | Dates | Venue | Promoters Contact info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Meeting | Mon 5th January 2026 1:00pm | Teams NSP Preliminary Round meeting link | Patrice King-Newton Patrice.king-newton@moe.gov.tt |
| Preliminary round (Primary School list) (Secondary School list) | January 7-14, 2026 | Schools/Panyards | Ministry of Education Visual & Performing Arts Unit Primary Schools Music Programme Unit (PSMPU) nspsecretariat@moe.gov.tt |
| Release of results | January 15, 2026 | Online | Ministry of Education nspsecretariat@moe.gov.tt |
| Drawing for positions | January 16, 2026 | RCLRC Conference Room | Ministry of Education nspsecretariat@moe.gov.tt |
| Finals | January 19, 2026 | Skinner Park Sporting Facility | Ministry of Education Visual & Performing Arts Unit Primary Schools Music Programme Unit (PSMPU) nspsecretariat@moe.gov.tt |
| Finals Official Results- Primary | January 20, 2026 | See Results (Click here) | |
| Finals Official Results-Secondary | January 20, 2026 | See Results (Click here) |
Junior Soca Competition
| Competition | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | January 30, 2026 | Lisas Gardens Community Centre |
| Release of results | January 30, 2026 | online |
| Drawing for positions | February 2, 2026 | RCLRC Conference Room |
| Finals | February 9, 2026 | Skinner Park Sporting Facility |
| Finals Official Results- Primary | February 10, 2026 | See Results (Click here) |
| Finals Official Results-Secondary | February 10, 2026 | See Results (Click here) |
Intellectual Carnival Chutney Soca Monarch Competition
| Competition | Dates | Venue | Promoters Contact info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | January, 17 2026, 10:00 am | NCIC, Chaguanas | The National Chutney Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Finals | February, 11 2026 | NCIC, Chaguanas | The National Chutney Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago |
The Tassa Association of Trinidad and Tobago
| Competition | Dates | Venue | Promoters Contact info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finals | February, 11 2026 | NCIC, Chaguanas | The Tassa Association of Trinidad and Tobago |
