OUT-OF-TOWNERS emerged as the top victors in the Sinulog Grand Parade’s Ritual Showdown and Street Dancing competition held at the Cebu City Sports Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Tagbilaran, City in Bohol and Toledo City were crowned champions in the Sinulog-Based and Free Interpretation categories, respectively. Both contingents impressed judges with their powerful choreography, vibrant costumes and faithful portrayals of devotion to the Señor Santo Niño and musicality.
Toledo City also claimed the top spot in the Street Dancing competition, captivating the crowd along the parade route with synchronized movements and a strong cultural narrative. Both champion cities took home P3 million for their respective category wins.
Here’s the full list of Sinulog 2026 winners:
Best in Ritual Showdown (Free Interpretation)
Champion: Toledo City (Cebu) - P3 million
2nd place: Kalivungan Festival, Province of Cotabato - P2 million
3rd place: Hudyaka sa Bais (Negros Oriental) - P1.5 million
4th place: Lambo Mabolo (Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City) - P1 million
5th place: Tribu Carmenanon (Carmen, Cebu) - P750,000
Best in Ritual Showdown (Sinulog-Based)
Champion: Tagbilaran City (Bohol Province) - P3 million
2nd place: Tribu Septimo (Dumanjug, Cebu) - P2 million
3rd place: Carcar City (Cebu) - P1.5 million
4th place: Banay Labangon (Barangay Labangon Cebu City) - P1 million
5th place: Mandaue City - P750,000
Best in Street Dancing
1st place: Toledo City (Cebu) - P1 million
2nd place: Carcar City (Cebu) - P700,000
3rd place: Kalivungan Festival, Province of Cotabato - P500,000
4th place: Lumad Basakanon (Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City) - P300,000
5th place: Hudyaka sa Bais (Negros Oriental) - P200,000
Best in Costume
Sinulog-Based: Banay Labangon (Barangay Labangon Cebu City) - P100,000
Free Interpretation:
Toledo City (Cebu) - P100,000
Best in Musicality (Sinulog-Based)
1. Tagbilaran City, Bohol Province
2. Banauan Cultural Group, Barangay Guadalupe
3. Banay Labangon, Barangay Labangon
4. Carcar City, Cebu
5. Maria Clara L. Lobregat NHS, Zamboanga City
Best in Musicality (Free Interpretation)
1. Toledo City, Cebu
2. Hudyaka sa Bais, Negros Oriental
3. Kalivungan Festival, Province of Cotabato
4. Tribu Carmenanon, Carmen, Cebu
5. Lumad Basakanon, Barangay Basak San Nicolas
The Sinulog Grand Parade 2026 featured 40 contingents, including guest performers, puppeteers, higantes and floats, drawing thousands to Cebu City’s streets and the sports center grandstand.
Considered the grandest festival in the country, the annual celebration continues to highlight the intersection of religious devotion and world-class cultural artistry. / CLC