The world's most prestigious beauty competitions — from Miss Universe in Puerto Rico to Miss World in Vietnam, Miss International in Tokyo, and Miss Grand International in India. The full international calendar for 2026.
Browse Full Calendar →The world's most watched and prestigious beauty competitions this year
The 75th anniversary edition — and the first with no upper age limit. All women aged 18+ may compete. Mexico's Fátima Bosch is the outgoing titleholder. Debut countries Niger and Uganda. 80+ nations competing. The UK is represented by Miss Universe Great Britain (11 July 2026, Newport, Wales).
Full guide: national selection dates →The 73rd edition of the world's oldest major international pageant, founded in 1951. First time held in Vietnam. Watched by over a billion viewers globally. Miss England and Miss Great Britain winners are eligible to represent the UK. India's Sadhvi Satish Sail (Goa) crowned at Femina Miss India to represent India.
Full guide: national selection dates →The 64th Miss International at the iconic Tokyo Dome City Hall in Shibuya. Colombia's Catalina Duque crowns her successor. One of the Big Four international pageants, particularly prestigious across Asia and Latin America. Miss International UK (crowned at Pageant Girl Grand Finals, Warrington) represents the United Kingdom.
Official site →The environmental-themed international pageant dedicated to eco-awareness and nature conservation. Expected in the Philippines in November 2026, consistent with recent editions. Teen Pageants UK crowns Miss Teen Earth UK to represent at the junior feeder pageant. Eco Pageants UK sends the UK representative to Miss Environment International.
Official site →The 17th Miss Supranational at the iconic open-air Strzelecki Park Amphitheatre. Brazil's Eduarda Braum crowns her successor. This edition sees Bahrain debuting and several countries returning including China, France, and Sri Lanka. 80+ countries compete over a two-week programme.
Official site →The 14th edition across three iconic Indian cities — a Golden Triangle tour. India was announced as host country in October 2025. The competition champions the theme "Stop the War and Violence." One of the fastest-growing international pageants with a huge following across Southeast Asia.
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The 23rd edition of Miss Globe International, held annually on 15 October at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, Albania (confirmed pattern: Oct 15, 2024 and Oct 15, 2025). Representatives from 60+ countries compete in one of Europe's premier international pageants.
The 32nd Miss Intercontinental final was held on 6 June 2026 at the V Luxury Resort in Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt. 40 contestants from around the world competed across two weeks on the Red Sea coast. Miss Intercontinental UK and Ireland (via Global Beauty Awards) selects the UK representative.
International teen grand finals in Madrid, Spain, November 2026. Teen Pageants UK crowns Miss Teen Continents UK to compete here representing the United Kingdom. Teen titleholders from every continent compete.
The fourth edition of Miss Charm International, one of the fastest-growing new additions to the international pageant calendar. Previous editions held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Miss Charm emphasises charm, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.
The fourth edition of Miss Cosmo, one of the newest names on the international pageant calendar. Miss Cosmo 2024 and 2025 were both held on 20 December at Creative Park in Ho Chi Minh City. Growing rapidly in prestige and global reach.
Celebrating 18 Years of The Dynasty. IJM 2026–2027 grand finals in Orlando. IJMUK winners represent the UK across all age divisions from Princess (4–6) to Ms (30–39). One of the most comprehensive age ranges of any international pageant system.
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