Puteri Indonesia 2026, the 29th edition of the Puteri Indonesia pageant, was held on 24 April 2026 at the Jakarta International Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Firsta Yufi Amarta Putri of East Java crowned Agnes Rahajeng of Banten as her successor at the end of the event. This marks Banten's first win at the pageant.
In addition, Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2025 Melliza Xaviera of Jakarta SCR 1, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2025 Salma Ranggita of South Sumatra 1, and Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan 2025 Rinanda Maharani of East Kalimantan also crowned their successors Victoria Kosasie from Bali, Karina Moudy Widodo from Jakarta SCR 3, and Gisela Belicia Alma Thesalonica Silalahi from Jakarta SCR 2, respectively.
Pageant The finale was attended by Miss Supranational 2025 Eduarda Braum of Brazil, Miss International 2025 Catalina Duque of Colombia, Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist of the United States, and Miss Charm 2025 Anna Blanco of Venezuela.
Preliminary competition This featured presentations of traditional costumes, talent showcases, and evening gowns. These determined the top 13 semifinalists, alongside closed door interviews with the judges and psychological assesments, with public votes selecting the 14th to 16th slots. It was held on 21 April 2025, at the Kuningan City Grand Ballroom in Jakarta. It was streamed on the UpNow Media YouTube channel, with Jason Sambouw and Ketut Permata Juliastrid as hosts. There were performances by Putri Ariani and , accompanied by Rumah Orkestra Jogja.
Selection committee
Putri Kus Wisnu Wardani – chairwoman of the advisory board of Yayasan Puteri Indonesia Kusuma Dewi Sutanto – head of organization of Yayasan Puteri Indonesia Mega Angkasa – head of communications of Yayasan Puteri Indonesia Kusuma Ida Anjani – director of Mustika Ratu, chairwoman of the Puteri Indonesia 2026 selection Bernard Permadi – founder of OPPAL Kevin Lilliana – Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2017 from West Java and Miss International 2017 Melati Tedja – Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan 2024 from East Java and top six at Miss Charm 2024
Final After a speech round, the 16 semifinalists were reduced to six finalists. The question-and-answer round reduced the group to four, an then a final look and final question round determined the winners of Puteri Indonesia, Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata, and Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan.
Selection committee Kusuma Dewi Sutanto – head of organization of Yayasan Puteri Indonesia Mega Angkasa – head of communications of Yayasan Puteri Indonesia Kusuma Ida Anjani – director of Mustika Ratu, chairwoman of the Puteri Indonesia 2026 selection Harashta Haifa Zahra – Puteri Indonesia 2024 from West Java and Miss Supranational 2024 Ketut Permata Juliastrid – Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2024 from Bali and Miss Cosmo 2024 – singer Maman Abdurrahman – Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises} Widiyanti Putri – Minister of Tourism Sherly Tjoanda – businesswoman and governor of North Maluku
Background Location and date Puteri Indonesia 2026 final night was on 24 April 2026 at the Jakarta International Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Selection of participants
Five provinces, East Java, South Sulawesi, South Sumatra, West Kalimantan, and West Nusa Tenggara, each hosted a competition to choose their contestants. The remaining contestants were selected through auditions and public voting.
The first audition took place on 3 to 4 February 2026, with twenty-two contestants selected. The second audition took place on 10 to 11 February 2026, with nine contestants selected. Public voting closed on 23 February 2026. Six contestants with the highest number of votes advanced as finalists. The final, and only online audition was held on 24 February 2026, with three contestants selected.
Replacements Nungki Andriani Astuti, who was crowned Puteri Indonesia West Nusa Tenggara 2026, resigned her title for an academic reason. She was replaced by her first runner-up, Kieran Puti Paloma Dyonitha.
Competitions Best Photogenic
The Best Photogenic award was chosen by , Creative Director of Puteri Indonesia, based on photoshoot sessions held on 10 April 2026. The selection criteria included not only physical appearance, but also the contestants' aura and charisma.
Result ContestantsWinners Jakarta SCR 4 – Chika Biata Malau South Sumatra – Ayu Sulistiani West Sumatra 1 – Najwa Putri Cahyani
Catwalk Challenge
In this challenge, contestants showcased their catwalk skills through short videos, highlighting their skills in walking down the stairs, complete with remixed Indonesian traditional music as part of the 'Slay the Stairs with Indonesian Rhythm' theme for the contest. The top 25 contestants then became opening dance centers for the preliminary competition. Result Contestants WinnersBali – Victoria Kosasie Banten – Agnes Rahajeng South Sumatra – Ayu Sulistiani Top 25Bangka Belitung – Aliyah Khansa Central Java – Gitta Putri Mardanti Central Sulawesi – Lovely Debora Tolembo East Java – Rayya Nurrizqinia Haq East Nusa Tenggara – Melisa Sonia Foris Jakarta SCR 2 – Gisela Belicia Alma Thesalonica Silalahi Jakarta SCR 3 – Karina Moudy Widodo Jakarta SCR 5 – Vinnidhiaty Gradelyn Jees Jakarta SCR 7 – Scheren Vandrea Sinaulan Jambi – Dhiya Salsabila Dodi Febri Lampung – Agita Nazara North Maluku – Safina Hud North Sulawesi – Gery Cahyanika Manoarfa North Sumatra – Natasya Ulibasa Palasa South Papua – Luis Sovice Mindayo Mahuze South Sulawesi 1 – Nanda Aprianti Arief Southeast Sulawesi – Asri Savira Ria West Java 2 – Fahira Riva Fauzi West Sulawesi 2 – Nadia Sarah Annisa West Sumatra 1 – Najwa Putri Cahyani West Sumatra 2 – Cinta Nurhafidzah Yogyakarta SR – Almas Azzahra
Best Makeup
Each contestant’s makeup is evaluated daily leading up to the preliminary night, during which the top three best makeup looks are announced based on those ongoing observations. Result Contestants Winners Banten – Agnes Aditya Rahajeng North Sumatra – Natasya Ulibasa Palasa South Papua – Luis Sovice Mindayo Mahuze
Best Profile Video
Contestants are required to produce a profile video introducing themselves and the province they represent. The final result for this segment is determined 50% by the number of likes the video receives on the UpNow Media YouTube channel and 50% by the judges’ vote. Result Contestants Winners Bali – Victoria Veronica Titisari Kosasieputri Banten – Agnes Aditya Rahajeng East Java – Rayya Nurrizqinia Haq
Best Talent
Contestants showcased their talents on stage, with those demonstrating exceptional skills being awarded for their performances. Result ContestantsWinner Bali – Victoria Veronica Titisari Kosasieputri Top 3 Jakarta SCR 6 – Felita Eleonora North Sumatera – Natasya Ulibasa Palasa Top 10 Central Sulawesi – Lovely Debora Tolembo Jakarta SCR 5 – Vinnidhiaty Gradelyn Jees South Kalimantan – Talitha Fatimah Rahma South Papua – Luis Sovice Mindayo Mahuze South Sulawesi 2 – Andi Aisyah Anjaliekhan Kilat South Sumatra – Ayu Sulistiani West Java 2 – Fahira Riva Fauzi
Best in Traditional Costume
During the Traditional Costume Show, contestants showcased their traditional attire in front of the judges. The top three nominees for Best in Traditional Costume were announced at the event's conclusion, with the grand winner to be revealed on coronation night. Result ContestantsWinner Banten – Agnes Aditya Rahajeng Top 3 Lampung – Agita Nazara South Sumatra – Ayu Sulistiani
Best in Evening Gown
During the Preliminary Competition, contestants showcased their evening gowns in front of the judges, and the top three nominees along with the Best in Evening Gown winner were announced at the event's conclusion. Result Contestants Winner Bengkulu – Shania Nabila 1st Runner-up East Nusa Tenggara – Melisa Sonia Foris 2nd Runner-up Bali – Victoria Veronica Titisari Kosasieputri
Motion Challenge This year’s Motion Challenge focuses on advocacy and projects owned by the contestants. They were required to explain the advocacy or project they were working on. They must also answer questions from the judges within the given time limit.
The preliminary round of the Motion Challenge was conducted both online and offline, and held privately. The top 21 contestants, 20 selected by the judges and one from the public vote, were chosen from this round.
The final round of the Motion Challenge took place on 14 April 2026 in Wahyu Sihombing Theatre, Ismail Marzuki Park, Jakarta. The 21 contestants who had advanced were required to present their advocacy once more using a similar format, but this time the event was held offline and open to the public. After their presentations, the top 10 contestants were announced. Each of them was then given a motion related to their advocacy and had to explain whether they agreed or disagreed with it. Following that, the judges selected the top five, who responded to questions posed by the judges. Finally, the overall results were announced.
Result Contestants Best in Public Speaking West Java 1 – Graciella Bernadette Julia Mamesah Best Advocacy East Kalimantan – Cheryl Lidia Regar Top 5 Banten – Agnes Aditya Rahajeng Jakarta SCR 4 – Chika Biata Malau North Sumatra – Natasya Ulibasa Palasa Top 10 Bali – Victoria Veronica Titisari Kosasieputri Jakarta SCR 2 – Gisela Belicia Alma Thesalonica Silalahi Lampung – Agita Nazara Papua – Glorya Stevany Yame Nayoan § Δ South Kalimantan – Talitha Fatimah Rahma Top 21 Bengkulu – Shania Nabila Central Sulawesi – Lovely Debora Tolembo Jakarta SCR 3 – Karina Moudy Widodo Jakarta SCR 5 – Vinnidhiaty Gradelyn Jees Jakarta SCR 6 – Felita Eleonora Jakarta SCR 7 – Scheren Vandrea Sinaulan Riau – Prima Yohana South Sulawesi 2 – Andi Aisyah Anjaliekhan Kilat West Java 2 – Fahira Riva Fauzi West Kalimantan 1 – Anggelia Meryciana West Sulawesi 2 – Nadia Sarah Annisa Best Advocacy - People's Choice Papua – Glorya Stevany Yame Nayoan
Results
Placement Contestant International PlacementPuteri Indonesia 2026 (Miss Supranational Indonesia 2026) Banten – Agnes Aditya RahajengTop 12 - Miss Supranational 2026Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2026 (Miss International Indonesia 2026) Bali – Victoria Veronica Titisari Kosasieputri TBA - Miss International 2026Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2026 (Miss Cosmo Indonesia 2026) Jakarta SCR 3 – Karina Moudy Widodo TBA - Miss Cosmo 2026Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan 2026 (Miss Charm Indonesia 2026) Jakarta SCR 2 – Gisela Belicia Alma Thesalonica Silalahi TBA - Miss Charm 2026Puteri Indonesia Kebudayaan 2026North Kalimantan – Nilam Onasis SahputriWill not compete in international beauty pageant Puteri Indonesia Inovasi & Teknologi 2026 Papua – Glorya Stevany Yame Nayoan § ΔTop 16 Central Sulawesi – Lovely Debora Tolembo § Gorontalo – Angeli Alkatiri Halilovic Lampung – Agita Nazara Maluku – Annesha Evangeline Gladiola § North Sumatra – Natasya Ulibasa Palasa South Kalimantan – Talitha Fatimah Rahma South Papua – Luis Sovice Mindayo Mahuze South Sumatra – Ayu Sulistiani West Sulawesi 1 – Ade Amanda Susiyanti West Sumatra 1 – Najwa Putri Cahyani Δ – Advanced to the Top 6 via public voting § – Advanced to the Top 16 via public voting
Special awards AwardsContestantsPuteri Indonesia Persahabatan(Miss Congeniality) West Sulawesi 2 – Nadia Sarah AnnisaKostum Tradisional Terbaik(Best in Traditional Costume) Banten – Agnes Aditya RahajengPuteri Indonesia Berbakat(Miss Talent) Bali – Victoria Veronica Titisari KosasieputriPuteri Indonesia Intelegensia(Miss Intelligence) Bangka Belitung – Aliyah Khansa Jakarta SCR 1 – Athalla Hartiana Putri Hardian West Java 2 – Fahira Riva Fauzi Puteri Indonesia Influencer(Miss Influencer) Jakarta SCR 1 – Athalla Hartiana Putri Hardian
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