Election of the Maria of the Year 2026

After ten intense days filled with runway shows, dances, meetings, dinners, parties in historic palaces, and above all thousands of photos and videos, the twelve metropolitan girls are ready to experience the final act of the competition—the most anticipated moment.

The appointment is set for Monday, February 16th, with the Grand Gala in the Apollinean Halls of Teatro La Fenice: as tradition dictates, the same jury that selected the twelve finalists will once again cast its votes to elect the Maria of the Year 2026.

During the evening, the Maria chosen by Il Gazzettino readers will also be announced, selected through coupons published in the newspaper during the days of Carnival.

The competition is in collaboration with