28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

Event Details

Date: 1 to 4 November 2026

Location: Antigua and Barbuda

Theme: 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth'.

Overview

The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Browne , and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey have announced that the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be held in Antigua and Barbuda, beginning on 1 November 2026.

The CHOGM 2026 theme will be 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth'.

The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Browne said the theme reflects Antigua and Barbuda’s enduring belief in unity, progress, and equality among nations:

“The theme speaks to a truth we live by in Antigua and Barbuda: when each of us plays our part - in our homes, our communities, and our nations - we all move forward. It echoes our national motto, ‘Each Endeavouring, All Achieving’, reminding us that real progress happens when we work together to build a future where everyone has the chance to thrive. Antigua and Barbuda is proud to open our doors to the Commonwealth in 2026 - to host, to listen, and to lead with purpose.”

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey said the theme captures the Commonwealth’s modern mission to turn ambition into action:

“This theme captures the spirit of partnership and enterprise that defines the modern Commonwealth. Together, we are building bridges of opportunity between governments and business, between people and ideas, to deliver tangible results for our citizens. As we look to CHOGM 2026, hosted with warmth and pride by Antigua and Barbuda, our focus is clear: to accelerate progress and prosperity through shared investment, innovation and inclusion.”

The programme of high-level side events, Ministers’ meetings and forums – including the Commonwealth Youth Forum, the Commonwealth Women’s Forum, the Commonwealth Business Forum and the Commonwealth People’s Forum – will be held in the lead-up to CHOGM 2026.

During CHOGM 2026, the CPA Secretary-General, Stephen Twigg and a delegation of Commonwealth Parliamentarians will join a number of events, bilateral meetings with key stakeholders and visit the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda.

For more information, please click here to visit the Commonwealth Secretariat website.

Watch a short video below 'From Apia, Samoa to St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda'

(Video credit: Commonwealth Secretariat)