The vibrant spirit of Cebuano faith and culture will be on full display this Saturday as 17 official contingents prepare to compete in the much-anticipated Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2026. The event, a major highlight of the festival season honoring the Señor Santo Niño, will be held at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) on January 10, 2026.
A Celebration of Faith and Community
Organized by the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) under the Cebu City Government, this competition serves as a powerful platform for unity and cultural expression. It brings together barangays and schools from across the city to showcase their creativity, heritage, and devotion through dynamic performances of music, dance, and theater. The SFI emphasizes that the event fosters barangay pride and strengthens the shared faith of the Cebuano community.
The Complete List of Competing Groups
The official roster of participants for the Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2026 features a diverse array of cultural groups. The competing contingents are:
- Banauan Cultural Group (Barangay Guadalupe)
- Tribo Maampoong Baniladnon (Barangay Banilad)
- Tribu Kinaiyahan (Barangay Santo Niño)
- Pundok Luzinians (Barangay Luz)
- Sinag San Roqueño Performing Arts (Barangay San Roque)
- Aktivong Binaliwhanon (Barangay Binaliw)
- Inayawan Talents Guild Cultural Dance Troupe (Barangay Inayawan)
- Bag-ong Tribu Kasambagan (Barangay Kasambagan)
- Tugbok Tejero Kultura Ensemble (Barangay Tejero)
- Banay San Nicolasnon (Barangay San Nicolas Proper)
- Tribu Bulaknon (Barangay Babag)
- Barrio Basak Pardo (Barangay Basak Pardo)
- Hugpong Mananayaw ng Bayan (University of the Philippines Cebu)
- Barangay Basak San Nicolas
- Lambo Mabolo (Barangay Mabolo)
- Banay Labangon (Barangay Labangon)
- Banay Talamban (Barangay Talamban)
How to Attend and Show Support
For the public eager to witness this spectacular display, tickets are priced at P200 each. They will be available for purchase exclusively at the Cebu City Sports Center gate starting at 10:00 AM on the day of the event, Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Organizers are encouraging everyone to attend and cheer for their favorite teams. Beyond being present at the CCSC, supporters can also engage online by liking and sharing the official social media banners of their preferred contingents. This digital support helps amplify the excitement and community spirit surrounding the Sinulog sa Dakbayan.
The announcement, containing all these details, was formally released by the Cebu City Government through the Sinulog Foundation Inc. last Monday, setting the stage for a weekend of vibrant competition and heartfelt devotion.
