Miss Mondo Italia 2026 finalists named; Ferrara's La + Bella beauty contest launches 32nd edition

Miss Mondo Italia announced its Top 30 finalists for the 2026 edition. The national pageant will run from 3 to 14 June in Gallipoli, featuring talent, sport, beach and promotional events, and will select Italy's representative for the Miss World competition.

In Ferrara, the long‑running "La + Bella di Ferrara" beauty contest opened its 32nd edition on 27 June in Gualdo. The free‑registration competition, open to women aged 14‑28, will hold a series of local rounds and culminate in a Gran Galà in November, awarding titles such as Miss Sorriso, Miss Fitness and Miss Moda.