The Biggest Pageants Coming in 2023 And Where To Watch Them Share on Social Media

Whether you are a pageant contestant or just a fan, we've got you covered with this comprehensive timeline of the twelve biggest and most popular pageants coming your way in  2023.

Miss Universe 2023 (Saturday, January 14, 2023)

This year's Miss Universe annual international pageant, the 71st in its long and storied history, will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Contestants from around the globe will compete for this year's crown, which will be bestowed upon one lucky winner by the 70th Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu, who represents India. Miss Universe remains one of the most-watched pageants in the world, with an estimated audience of over 500 million viewers.

You can view the live stream directly from their Youtube Channel

Miss International 2023 (Thursday, July 27, and Friday, July 28, 2023)

The Miss International 2023 pageant, which will be the 61st  in its history, is being held this year in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Miss International Competition promotes today's women and their accomplishments. The Miss International competition opens doors for women from around the world. At Miss International 2022, Germany's Jasmin Selberg, the reigning Miss International, will crown her successor at the end of the event. Miss International is the fourth largest pageant worldwide based on the number of national winners participating in the contest.

In 2022, fans were able to pay a fee to watch the livestream through a service called Peatix - it is still unknown where the 2023 competition will be streamed.

Miss World 2023 (May 2023)

The Miss World pageant is the oldest and most prestigious international pageant. Eric Morley created the Miss World pageant in the UK in 1951. Since he died in 2000, his widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the Miss World pageant. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has not been a Miss World pageant since Karolina Bielawska, of Poland, was crowned Miss World 2021. Rumors are swirling about a possible 2023 competition in Puerto Rico in Spring 2023, but no official announcement has been made.

Previously - fans of Miss World are able to live-stream the competition through their YouTube Channel

Miss Earth 2023 (TBA)

The annual international Miss Earth beauty pageant is a major beauty pageant that takes place annually and advocates for environmental conservation, awareness, and responsibility. Along with Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss World, Miss Earth is one of the "big four" international pageants. Miss Earth titleholders dedicate their year to promoting specific projects, usually addressing environmental issues and other global challenges. Although the event typically takes place in the Philippines, this year's event will be held in  Vietnam. No official date has been announced, but organizers say it will be held in the fourth quarter of 20232. It will be the 23rd Miss Earth contest and will be telecast in over 80 countries worldwide. Last year's winner, Mina Sue Choi of South Korea, will crown her successor at this year's event.

Miss Superinternational 2023 (TBA)

In its 14th year, the Miss Supranational pageant is held annually in Poland. Last year's winner, Lalela Mswane of South Africa, will crown a successor. This year, the Miss Supranational Organization has changed its rules slightly and now accepts contestants aged 18 to 32. Although no official date has been announced, the Miss Supranational pageant has long been held in December, though the last two pageants were held in July and August, respectively.

Miss Intercontinental 2023 (TBA)

The 50th Miss Intercontinental took place in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, and the winner was Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, the first winner ever from Vietnam. She will crown her successor in this year's event. Unfortunately, no information has been released regarding the 2023 edition of the event. 

Miss Grand International 2023 (Wednesday, October 25, 2023)

The 11th edition of the Miss Grand International beauty pageant will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It will be the second time that Vietnam has hosted the event. At the tenth anniversary of the pageant in Indonesia in 2022, Isabella Novaes Menin of Brazil was crowned Miss Grand International. She will be on hand in 2023 to crown her successor. 

Miss Tourism International World Final 2023/2024 (TBD)

The Miss Tourism International Pageant World Finals promote tourism, culture, and friendship. The most recent contest was held in November in Malaysia. The 2022/2023 Miss Tourism International World Final crown went to Thailand's Suphatra Kliangprom. No official information has been released regarding the 2023/2024 edition of the contest.

Miss Asia Pacific International 2023 (TBD)

Miss Asia Pacific International is one of the oldest international beauty pageants. The pageant is held annually in Manila, Philippines. Still, due to the pandemic, there has not been a Miss Asian Pacific International Contest since 2019, when Chaiyenne Huisman of Spain earned the title. There are plans for a 2023 Miss Asia Pacific International competition, but no details have been released.

Miss Tourism World 2023 (TBD)

Miss Tourism World highlights the importance of boosting tourism by symbolizing beauty within its pageant's contestants. Miss Tourism World encourages contestants of all cultural backgrounds to illustrate their fashion, beauty, and confidence through national costume, evening gown, and swimsuit categories. Erina Hanawa from Japan was crowned Miss Tourism World 2022 at the event, which was held in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. Unfortunately, there is no date set for the 2023 Miss Tourism World Pageant.

Miss Globe 2023 (TBD)

Miss Globe 2022 was held on October 15 at the Opera & Ballet Theatre in Tirana, Albania. Miss Dominican Republic, Anabel Payanowas, crowned Miss Globe 2022. Although no official time, date, or location has been set for Miss Globe 2023, Anabel Payano will most certainly be on hand to crown her successor.

Miss Global 2023 (Friday, June 23, 2023)

Miss Global is an international beauty pageant established in 2013. The contest aims to empower women, giving them a voice to make a difference in the world. Miis Global 2023 will be held at the Hanoi Opera House International World in Hanoi, Vietnam. 2022 winner, Shane Tormes of the Philippines, will be on hand to crown her successor at Miss Global 2023.

These are just a few pageants coming your way in 2023. Whether you are a contestant just starting your pageant career, a titleholder working your way through the circuit, or just a fan of beauty pageants, you'll find everything you need at Pageant Planet.