Two Thousand Twenty Six
Beauty for Positive Change
Beauty has the power to inspire. Leadership has the power to transform.
A new chapter
More than a pageant
Miss Tanzania is one of the nation’s most prestigious cultural, tourism and empowerment platforms — a national showcase of identity, creativity and the natural beauty of Tanzania.
For 2026 the competition enters a new era under Lamata Village Entertainment, bringing renewed structure, creative direction and a vision aligned with Tanzania’s development and tourism potential.
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Beauty is not only physical appearance. It is character, culture, intelligence and impact.
Beauty for Positive Change — the 2026 theme
Seven zones. One crown.
From the coast to the lake
Auditions run from September through November, across every region of mainland Tanzania — the cities, the rural communities and the campuses.
Find your zone
Where you compete
Dar es Salaam
Ilala · Temeke · Kinondoni
Next — 12–18 October in Dar es Salaam
Higher Learning
Colleges & universities nationwide
Next — 2–8 November in Dar es Salaam
Northern
Arusha · Kilimanjaro · Tanga · Manyara
Next — 21–27 September in Kilimanjaro
Central
Dodoma · Singida · Tabora · Kigoma
Next — 5–11 October in Dodoma
Lake
Mwanza · Kagera · Mara · Simiyu · Geita · Shinyanga
Next — 21–27 September in Mara
Eastern
Morogoro · Pwani · Mtwara · Lindi
Next — 21–27 September in Morogoro
Southern
Mbeya · Iringa · Rukwa · Njombe · Katavi · Ruvuma · Songwe
Next — 14–20 September in Ruvuma / Njombe / Iringa / Katavi
Not sure which zone is yours?
Every audition date, city and region across the full season.
See the schedule
- 7Competition zones
- 21Finalists
- 34Episodes
- 93M+Viewers across Africa
The final stage
Twenty-one women. One night.
Twenty-one days of leadership training, cultural excursions, media coaching and community service — then the grand final in Dar es Salaam on 12 December.
The road thereBeauty for positive change
What this platform is for
Empowering young women
Real skills for leadership, entrepreneurship and global representation. Through mentorship, workshops and training, participants gain confidence, business knowledge, public-speaking ability, and a deep appreciation of Tanzanian cultural identity.
Strengthening regional representation
Full national inclusion, from cities to rural communities and universities. Every region becomes part of the story, reflecting Tanzania’s diversity just as its tourism destinations do — where every location offers something no other can.
Increasing entertainment and tourism value
Through high-quality storytelling, Miss Tanzania becomes a visual journey across the country. Auditions, contestant journeys and regional showcases highlight Tanzania’s landscapes, culture, fashion and lifestyle.
Building lasting partnerships
Meaningful engagement for brands through media exposure, event integration and CSR alignment. Sponsors connect with youth, families and tourism audiences while supporting a platform that promotes national pride.
Beyond the crown
Educating 100 Future Leaders
A national scholarship programme with the Lamata Foundation: 100 high-performing students from economically disadvantaged families, four years of private secondary schooling, across all seven zones.
- Students
- 100
- Committed
- TZS 450M
- Lives changed
- 500+
Since 1967
Twenty-eight women
12 December 2026
Someone is going to wear it
It could be you. Applications are open across all seven zones.
Apply nowLet’s collaborate.
Together we can show the world Tanzania — not only as a destination of natural wonders, but as a nation of strong, intelligent and inspiring women.
Partnership opportunities