Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Under the direction of Alejandro Martínez and Jorge Cruz, Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2026 is preparing to develop one of the most important and ambitious editions in the history of the pageant, reaffirming its position as one of the largest and most influential beauty platforms in the country.
The official gathering of the candidates will begin next Saturday, July 10, in the city of Santo Domingo, with the iconic Hotel Jaragua as the main venue, recognized for hosting important national and international events.
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As part of the official agenda, the pageant will hold an important press conference on Monday, July 13th, in the Anacaona III Hall of the Hotel Jaragua, where the 36 candidates who will compete for the national crown will be officially presented, representing different provinces of the Dominican Republic and Dominican communities abroad.
During this meeting with the media, details regarding production, special activities, the official agenda, and the new features that will be part of this new
season of Miss Grand Dominican Republic will be announced. Likewise, directors Alejandro Martínez and Jorge Cruz will share the vision and international projection that continues to strengthen the Dominican franchise within Miss Grand International.

After their time in Santo Domingo, the official training camp will continue in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, where important activities will take place prior to the final competition.
The highly anticipated preliminary competition and the grand final gala will be held at the prestigious Gran Teatro del Cibao on Saturday, July 18th, bringing together beauty pageant fans, media, personalities, and followers from all over the country.

With a high-level production, representatives from across the national geography and the Dominican diaspora, Miss Grand Dominican Republic continues to consolidate itself as one of the most prominent franchises in the region and a platform that projects Dominican talent, beauty, and culture internationally.
The Misses of Dominican Republic organization invites the public and the media to follow every detail of this historic edition through its official platforms and social networks.





