Tian Winter x Young Vice Live in Leicester

Road to Antigua Carnival 2026 - Leicester Showcase

Experience the Spirit of Antigua Carnival in Leicester

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority invites you to celebrate two generations of soca excellence and experience why Antigua’s Carnival is the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival.

For one night only, Leicester will host the launch of Antigua Carnival 2026, with headline performances from Tian Winter, Young Vice, and DJ Quest, a showcase of music, culture, and community straight from the heart of Antigua.

And it’s not just the music, with authentic Antiguan bites on sale from Backayard Food and a bespoke Antigua & Barbuda cocktail menu crafted specially for the night, you will get a true taste of Antigua Carnival.

Live Performances & Special Guests

🔥 Tian Winter:

Antigua’s veteran soca star of nearly two decades, fresh off his 2025 double crown win, blending smooth R&B with high-energy island rhythms in hits like Grateful and Antigua Mas, and long celebrated as one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic live performers.

🔥 Young Vice (New Gen Band)

The breakout soca talent who exploded onto the scene with 2024’s Gravity Falls and followed up in 2025 with In Dey, bringing raw youthful energy, commanding stage presence, and the sound of Antigua’s next generation.

🔥 DJ Quest

An Antiguan-born DJ, entertainer, and producer who has opened for international stars like Akon, UB40, and Koffee, earned accolades at the Red Bull 3Style Caribbean Championship, and now sets the stage with his electrifying Welcome to Antigua 2025 mix.

This event will be hosted by MC Stiffler with support from local Leicester selectors Deano Presto, DJ Marga Gyal, DJ Blacker British, and more.

Expect a full journey of soca energy, from early warm-up vibes, through headline performances, to a late-night lime for those still ready to fete midweek.