The countdown to Miss Cosmo 2026 has officially begun as organizers announced that the international pageant’s third edition will take place in Vietnam’s picturesque Khánh Hòa Province, promising weeks of competition set against some of the country’s most stunning coastal landscapes.

The pageant is scheduled to run from Dec. 25, 2026, to Jan. 16, 2027, with delegates participating in activities across Nha Trang, Nam Nha Trang, and several of Khánh Hòa’s most iconic destinations. The province is expected to serve as the backdrop for cultural showcases, tourism promotions, and preliminary events leading up to the competition.

Organizers also revealed plans to stage both the semifinal competition and the grand coronation night at renowned landmarks in Khánh Hòa, combining the pageant’s signature glamour with Vietnam’s rich heritage and scenic beauty.

Around 90 contestants from different countries are expected to compete, making Miss Cosmo 2026 one of the largest international beauty pageants of the season. Throughout the three-week event, delegates will take part in various activities designed to highlight friendship, cultural exchange, and global advocacy.

The competition will culminate with reigning Miss Cosmo Yolina Lindquist passing on the coveted cosmic crown to her successor, marking the beginning of a new reign on the international pageant stage.

With another star-studded edition on the horizon, pageant fans around the world are already looking forward to discovering which delegate will rise above the competition and become the next Miss Cosmo.