# 2026 Italian beauty pageant season updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-2026-beauty-pageant-finals > Updated: 2026-09-04T09:58:24.000Z. Sources: 102. Developments: 28. The 2026 Italian beauty pageant season has progressed to the announcement of the 40 Academy finalists, with the grand final scheduled for September 21 at the Castello di Santa Severa. Following the regional competitions and the national pre-finals in Rome, the official list of finalists includes contestants such as Giorgia D’Incecco (Abruzzo), Miriam Baldassarre (Basilicata), and Calabria representatives Sara Genova and Mariarosaria Sapia. In Campania, the regional lineup changed following an accident occurring just before the national semi-finals in Rome. Rosaria Pino, the 21-year-old winner of the Miss Bellezza Mediterranea Campania 2026 title, was forced to withdraw. Ilaria Lamberti, 20, from Monte di Procida, has stepped in to represent the Campania region in her place. Earlier regional developments included the crowning of Chiara Quaranta as Miss Golfo del Circeo 2026 in Lazio, Federica Carlotta Rotoli as Miss Chef Campania 2026, and Sara Genova as Miss Calabria 2026 in Trebisacce. Other Calabrian winners included Sofia Vescio (Miss Social Calabria 2026 and Miss Italia Chef Calabria 2026), Soumaya Camara (Miss Magna Graecia 2026), and Sofia Garelli (Miss Miluna Calabria 2026). ## Claims - Irene Mattia, a 22-year-old from Potenza, has been crowned Miss Sorriso Basilicata 2026. (single source) - The regional final for Miss Italia was held in Anzi on August 9. (single source) - Aurora Dario of Gorizia has been elected Miss Sorriso Friuli Venezia Giulia. (single source) - Matilde Coccoluto of Trieste won the special title of Miss Cascata Radime. (single source) - Aurora Dario and Matilde Coccoluto will advance to the Miss Italia national pre-finals in Rome from September 1 to 3. (single source) - Giada Loda is a national finalist for Miss Reginetta D’Italia Lombardia 2026 in the Over Junior category. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Miss Italia 2026 announces finalists and regional updates Miss Italia 2026 has announced its 40 Academy finalists for the upcoming September 21 final, while contestant Rosaria Pino was forced to withdraw from the competition following an accident. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-italia-2026-announces-finalists-and-regional-updates ### 2026-08-31: Sara Genova crowned Miss Calabria 2026 Sara Genova has been crowned Miss Calabria 2026 at a final held in Trebisacce, earning the right to represent the region at the Miss Italia pre-finals. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sara-genova-crowned-miss-calabria-2026 ### 2026-08-29: Miss Italia regional selections crown new winners in Campania and Lazio New regional winners Federica Carlotta Rotoli and Chiara Quaranta have secured spots in the Miss Italia national pre-finals in Rome following successful competitions in Campania and Lazio. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-italia-regional-selections-crown-new-winners-in-campania-and-lazio ### 2026-08-23: Italy beauty pageants hold regional finals for 2026 season Multiple regional beauty pageants across Italy, including Miss Italia, Miss Universe Italy, and Miss Marche, are holding final competitions to select national representatives for the 2026 season. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beauty-pageants-held-in-avezzano-and-abruzzo ### 2026-08-21: Miss Sorriso Puglia 2026: Angelica Pedaci crowned winner Angelica Pedaci has been named Miss Sorriso Puglia 2026. The Miss Puglia regional final is set to take place on August 29 in Sammichele di Bari. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-sorriso-puglia-2026-angelica-pedaci-crowned-winner ### 2026-08-19: Lazio hosts regional talent and beauty competitions Lazio is hosting cultural talent events, including the Miss Sport Givova Lazio 2026 regional final in Formia and the ‘Lazio, la Bellezza del Talento’ showcase in Fondi. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazio-hosts-regional-talent-and-beauty-competitions ### 2026-08-16: Sabrina Terrenzio wins Miss Sport Givova Abruzzo 2026 Sabrina Terrenzio, 19, has won the Miss Sport Givova Abruzzo 2026 title, qualifying her for the Miss Italia national pre-finals in Rome this September. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabrina-terrenzio-wins-miss-sport-givova-abruzzo-2026 ### 2026-08-13: Rocca Priora to host Miss Bellezze del Lazio 2026 regional final Rocca Priora will host the Miss Bellezze del Lazio 2026 regional final on August 14, offering the winner direct entry to the Miss Italia national pre-finals in Rome. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rocca-priora-to-host-miss-bellezze-del-lazio-2026-regional-final ### 2026-08-12: Irene Mattia crowned Miss Sorriso Basilicata 2026 Irene Mattia, 22, has been crowned Miss Sorriso Basilicata 2026 during a regional pageant held in Anzi, Italy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irene-mattia-crowned-miss-sorriso-basilicata-2026 ### 2026-08-08: Miss Italia regional winners advance to national semifinals Regional winners from Campania and Basilicata, including Elena d’Amico and Irene Mattia, have advanced to the Miss Italia national semifinals following recent regional pageant stages. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elena-damico-and-valeria-nettuno-win-regional-miss-italia-titles ### 2026-08-08: Martina Giorgietti wins Miss Eleganza Lazio 2026 in Pomezia Martina Giorgietti, 23, has won the Miss Eleganza Lazio 2026 title in Pomezia, qualifying her for the Miss Italia 2026 national pre-finals in Rome this September. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martina-giorgietti-wins-miss-eleganza-lazio-2026-in-pomezia ### 2026-08-08: Miss Italia regional final crowns Miss Sorriso Puglia in Turi Miss Italia's regional final for Puglia and Basilicata will crown Miss Sorriso Puglia on 19 August in Turi, Italy, organized by Carmen Martorana Eventi and hosted by Christian Binetti and Rossana De Grisantis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-italia-regional-final-crowns-miss-sorriso-puglia-in-turi ### 2026-08-01: Sara Genova crowned Miss Miluna Calabria 2026 at Miss Italia Calabria regional final Sara Genova won Miss Miluna Calabria 2026 in Bovalino and Maria Rosaria Sapia took Miss Egea 2026 in Rose, both advancing to Miss Italia regional finals organized by Linda Suriano and Carmelo Ambrogio. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sara-genova-crowned-miss-miluna-calabria-2026-at-miss-italia-calabria-regional-final ### 2026-07-31: Friuli Venezia Giulia pageant winners move on to national finals Anna Corazza and Asia Ferino win regional Miss Universe and Miss Italia titles in Friuli Venezia Giulia, earning spots in upcoming national competitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/friuli-venezia-giulia-pageant-winners-move-on-to-national-finals ### 2026-07-31: Italian regional beauty pageants crown new talent across Lazio, Sicily and beyond Italian beauty contests this summer crowned new talent: Nicole Sgarra in Lazio, Miss Italia regional winners, Il + Bello d’Italia male final in Andora, Miss Mamma Italiana finals, and Miss Universe Italy’s Lu S 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazio-regional-beauty-pageants-select-miss-italia-and-next-candidate-winners ### 2026-07-27: Cristina Virga crowned Miss Roma 2026, heads to Miss Italia finals Cristina Virga, 22, from Ladispoli, won Miss Roma 2026 and will compete in Miss Italia, while juggling motherhood and her aspirations to act. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristina-virga-crowned-miss-roma-2026-heads-to-miss-italia-finals ### 2026-07-26: Miss Italia crowns regional titleholders in Molise and Basilicata Federica Iacobucci won Miss Sorriso Molise 2026, while Caterina Porsia claimed the first Miss Italia selection in Basilicata, advancing both to upcoming regional finals. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-italia-crowns-regional-titleholders-in-molise-and-basilicata ### 2026-07-22: Regional beauty pageants in Italy showcase local contestants Miss Italia Calabria crowned Luana Barberio in Corigliano‑Rossano, while Miss Livorno held its final with 30 contestants at Terrazza Mascagni, both highlighting regional Italian beauty pageants. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-beauty-pageants-in-italy-showcase-local-contestants ### 2026-07-17: Miss Framesi Lazio 2026 Regional Final Showcased in Castelli Romani, Italy Miss Italia Lazio 2026 held its regional final in Castelli Romani, Italy, with venues in Marino and Frascati, featuring high‑fashion runways and crowning Veronica Paolini as Miss Cinema Lazio 2026. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-framesi-lazio-2026-regional-final-showcased-in-castelli-romani-italy ### 2026-07-14: Frascati and Sciacca host regional Miss competitions in Italy Frascati crowned Miss Frascati for Miss Italia Lazio, while Sciacca selected three contestants for the national Miss Amerina final, both events occurring in July 2026 in Italy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frascati-and-sciacca-host-regional-miss-competitions-in-italy ### 2026-07-07: Italian regional beauty pageants hold finals in Noto and Saint‑Vincent Francesca Adornetto secured a Miss Grand International Italy regional final spot in Noto, while Miss Mont Blanc 2026 crowned its winner in Saint‑Vincent, both advancing toward Miss Italia 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-regional-beauty-pageants-hold-finals-in-noto-and-saintvincent ### 2026-07-05: Regional beauty pageants launch in Umbria and Marche, Italy Italy's Umbria and Marche regions host regional beauty pageant finals in July, showcasing contests, performances, and the selection of contestants for national titles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-beauty-pageants-launch-in-umbria-and-marche-italy ### 2026-07-01: Miss Italia and Miss Grand Italy regional finals take place in San Giustino and Monfalcone Regional Miss Grand Italy finals in San Giustino (7 July) and Miss Italia selection in Monfalcone (3–4 July) feature contests, concerts and local cultural events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-italia-and-miss-grand-italy-regional-finals-take-place-in-san-giustino-and-monfalcone ### 2026-06-20: Miss Italia Puglia 2026 selection scheduled in Corato, Italy Katia Buchicchio will be guest of honor at the Miss Italia Puglia 2026 selection on 28 June in Corato, Italy. Hosted by Christian Binetti, the event features music by Valentina Del Quarto, comedy by Antonello V 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-italia-puglia-2026-selection-scheduled-in-corato-italy ### 2026-06-14: Puglia stages Miss Italia tour in Surbo and Fabrizio De André tribute in Trani Puglia hosted the Miss Italia 2026 tour in Surbo on 21 June and a Fabrizio De André tribute concert in Trani on 14 June, showcasing regional cultural events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puglia-stages-miss-italia-tour-in-surbo-and-fabrizio-de-andr-tribute-in-trani ### 2026-06-08: Miss Mondo Italia 2026 finalists named; Ferrara's La + Bella beauty contest launches 32nd edition Miss Mondo Italia names its 30 finalists for a June Gallipoli pageant to pick the Miss World delegate, while Ferrara's La + Bella contest starts its 32nd edition in June with free entry for 14‑28‑year‑olds. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-mondo-italia-2026-finalists-named-ferraras-la-bella-beauty-contest-launches-32nd-edition ### 2026-06-07: Italy hosts 2026 national and international beauty pageant finals Italy will host the Miss World Italy 2026 finals in Gallipoli and the Miss Progress International final in Puglia, where France’s Flavia Ferino will compete for the Women for Progress title. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-hosts-2026-national-and-international-beauty-pageant-finals ### 2026-06-03: Miss Mondo Italia 2026 National Finals Held in Gallipoli, Italy Miss Mondo Italia 2026 concluded in Gallipoli (June 3‑14) with 120 contestants, a finale at Ecoresort Le Sirene, and guest performances by Valerio Scanu and others; finalist Angela Pino represented Campania. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-world-italy-2026-finals-staged-in-gallipoli --- Cite as: 2026 Italian beauty pageant season updates. 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