Competition Dates
Your essential guide to the UK's biggest pageant competitions in 2026. Plan your preparations and book your headshot session in plenty of time.
June 2026
Pageant Girl Grand Finals
The Pageant Girl Grand Finals for Teen, Miss, and Ms categories. Open to girls and women aged 13+, with no restrictions on marital status or motherhood. Free meet-up on June 12th at the Village Hotel, Warrington.
July 2026
UK's National Miss Grand Finals
UK's National Miss crowns five winners aged 12–45+. Created specifically for individuals new to pageantry — a perfect first competition.
Miss International UK Grand Finals
The UK representative for Miss International will be selected to compete in Tokyo, Japan. The winner also participates in a humanitarian trip to India. Applicants must be unmarried, childless, aged 18–28, and live/work/study in the UK.
Miss Universe Great Britain Final
A three-day event culminating in the grand final catwalk show on July 11th. The winner represents Great Britain at Miss Universe. Open to British passport holders aged 18+ with no upper age limit.
Miss Great Britain London Regional Final
Regional qualifying heat for Miss Great Britain 2026. Winners progress to the national grand final in October.
August 2026
Miss Diamond UK & EU Finals
Three-day Diamond Pageants weekend including the crowning of Miss Intercontinental UK 2026. Inclusive entry with no height, weight, or upper age restrictions. Open to participants aged 4+, married or unmarried.
Miss Earth England Final
The Miss Earth England final — part of the international Miss Earth pageant promoting environmental awareness. Five competition rounds: private interview, opening number with advocacy, swimwear, evening gown, and on-stage interview. The winner represents England at Miss Earth internationally.
October 2026
Miss Teen Great Britain Finals
Little Miss Teen GB (ages 10–12) and Miss Junior Teen GB (ages 13–15) compete on October 10th. Miss Teen GB (ages 16–19) competes on October 11th. A celebration of teenage achievements, confidence, and empowerment.
Miss British Isles National Final
National modelling competition with categories including Miss, Miss Swimsuit, and Miss Elegance. Semi-finals held in April, June, and September 2026. No fundraising or appearance requirements for finalists.
Miss Great Britain Grand Final
Britain's longest running and most prestigious beauty pageant, established in 1945. The grand final spans two days in Leicester. Regional qualifying heats are held throughout the year. Applications now open.
Pure International Pageants UK National
National country and heritage titles plus sweetheart titles for England, Scotland, and Wales. Required competitions include Fun Fashion, Personal Interview, and Formal Wear.
To Be Announced
Miss England 2026
The annual Miss England competition — the winner represents England at Miss World. Semi-finals and finals dates to be announced. Miss World 2026 is scheduled for August–September 2026 in Vietnam.
Ms & Miss Eco Pageants UK
An eco-focused pageant celebrating sustainability. Event dates and tickets to be released soon. Winners receive a prize package including a staycation and year of activities.
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Dates are sourced from official pageant websites and are subject to change. Always verify directly with the competition organisers. Last updated April 2026.