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🎭 Antigua Carnival 📍 St. John's
4d ago

Panorama at Carnival City (Antigua Recreation Grounds): Pan yard rehearsals schedule & vibes

Patricia Joseph
Patricia Joseph ✓
@stjohns_pat • Top Contributor • 895 karma
Panorama on the Friday night before Carnival Monday is one of the greatest musical traditions in the Eastern Caribbean.

For visitors and residents who love steelpan: visiting the pan yards during the final two weeks of July is an unforgettable experience. You stand 5 feet away from 75 players practicing lightning-fast calypso arrangements under the stars with food vendors selling barbecue chicken and roast corn.

Here are the yards to visit:
- Halcyon Steel Orchestra (Halcyon Pan Yard)
- Gemonites Steel Orchestra
- Harmonites
- West Side Symphony
- Original Steel Orchestra

What tune do you think will take the title this year?
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Trevor "Sparks" Meade
Trevor "Sparks" Meade Licensed Trade Pro
✓ Verified Answer Nov 2, 2026
Halcyon's yard on a Wednesday or Thursday night before Panorama has the best vibe on the island. People of all ages, tourists and elders, all liming together with zero trouble. A true Antiguan cultural gem.
Dan Gallagher
Dan Gallagher Yachting Community
Nov 2, 2026
For visitors attending Panorama at Carnival City: buy the covered grandstand tickets early if you want a seat with an unobstructed view of the band setups. Or stand right on the grass near the judges for the full acoustic bass impact!
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