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Wave Queen International 2026

Beauty with Waves

Miss, Mrs, Mr & Kids

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Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Free to register. Selection first, terms in writing.

Registrations are closed

Applications closed Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Shortlisted applicants are contacted directly. The event runs 30 October to 1 November 2026 in Bhutan.

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Live in Bhutan

30 October to 1 November 2026. Grand finale 1 November 2026. Follow our Facebook page for updates from the event.

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Thank you, Bhutan

Wave Queen International 2026 has concluded. Thank you to every contestant, guest and partner.

Three days in Bhutan celebrating beauty, grace and empowerment, with six open categories. Opening 30 October, grand finale and crowning on 1 November 2026 at Tashi Namgay Grand Resort.

  • When30 October to 1 November 2026
  • WhereBhutan
  • Grand finale1 November 2026, Tashi Namgay Grand Resort

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Three short steps. Every application is reviewed, and only selected applicants receive the terms and charges, in writing. Nothing is stored on this website.

  1. 1About you
  2. 2Where you are
  3. 3Photos and story

About you

The basics our casting team needs to reach you.

Filled in from your date of birth.

Where you are

Helps us plan travel and stay for shortlisted contestants.

Photos and story

Two photographs are required. JPG, PNG or WEBP, up to 8 MB each.

Face photograph (headshot) *
Full-length photograph *
CV or bio (optional)

Photos are emailed straight to our casting team and are not kept on this website.

Registrations for Wave Queen 2026 are closed.

Applications closed on Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST. If you applied, keep your phone and email handy: shortlisted applicants are contacted directly. For anything else, message our team.

Organised by A Kolkata media and events company running the application desk, casting, styling, rehearsal, broadcast and the crowning as one team.

The pageant

A title is the start, not the finish.

Wave Queen International 2026 is a celebration of beauty, grace and empowerment, staged against one of the most striking backdrops in the world. Taption Media organises the show end to end: applications, styling coordination, rehearsal, broadcast and the crowning itself.

  • Celebrity crowning and national media spotlight
  • Brand shoots, photo albums and televised broadcast
  • A shot at a music video feature and a Taption Media film role
  • Guided rehearsal, styling and stage-craft coaching before the show
  • Six open categories, no prior experience required

Categories

Six categories, one stage.

Choose the category that fits you on the form. If you are unsure, our team will help place you.

Miss

The flagship women's category. Poise, presence and a story worth telling.

Mrs

For married women. Grace, confidence and the life you have built.

Retro

A category with its own styling and stage presence. Our casting team confirms eligibility when you apply.

Plus

Confidence at every size, on the same stage and under the same lights.

Mr

The men's category. Stage presence, style and personality.

Kids

For children, applied for by a parent or guardian on their behalf.

Programme

Three days in Bhutan.

30October 2026

Opening day

The pageant begins. Contestants arrive, are welcomed and briefed by the production team.

31October 2026

Rehearsal and styling

Rehearsals, styling and stage coaching ahead of the finale.

01November 2026

Grand finale and crowning

Show day at Tashi Namgay Grand Resort, Bhutan: live direction, broadcast coverage and the crowning of the Wave Queens.

Programme outline. The grand finale is at Tashi Namgay Grand Resort, Bhutan. Venues and the run of show for the other days are confirmed directly to shortlisted contestants.

Sample certificate of participation: Taption Media presents Wave Queen India, Miss, Mrs, Mr and Kids Wave Queen International 2026, held on 1 November 2026 at Tashi Namgay Grand Resort, Bhutan
Sample certificate of participation

Certificate

Take home a certificate.

Participants receive a certificate of participation, presented by Taption Media and Wave Queen India, for taking part in Wave Queen International 2026 on 1 November 2026 at Tashi Namgay Grand Resort, Bhutan.

  • Presented by Taption Media and Wave Queen India
  • Signed by Nitu Saha, Founder, Wave Queen India. MD, Taption Media
  • For Miss, Mrs, Mr and Kids participants

How to apply

Four steps. Free to start.

1

Tell us about you

Pick a category and share your basic details.

2

Add your photos

One clear headshot and one full-length photograph.

3

Submit

Your application reaches our casting team by email instantly.

4

Selection and terms

We review every application. If you are selected, terms and charges are sent in writing. Nothing proceeds until you agree.

Get your photos right

  • Headshot: face clearly visible, natural light, plain background, no heavy filters.
  • Full length: standing, head to toe in frame, fitted clothing.
  • JPG, PNG or WEBP, up to 8 MB each. A PDF CV is optional.

Travelling to Bhutan

Indian citizens do not need a visa but do need an entry permit, and pay the Sustainable Development Fee for each night. Permits take working days to process, so start early if you are shortlisted. Other passports have different rules.

Always confirm current rules on the official Bhutan immigration portal. We guide shortlisted contestants through the process.

Taption Media

The organiser

Organised by Taption Media.

Taption Media is a Kolkata media and events company and the organiser of Wave Queen International 2026: the application desk, the selection, the written terms, the travel guidance for shortlisted contestants, the show itself and its broadcast.

Nitu SahaFounder, Wave Queen India. MD, Taption Media

Base

Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Staging Wave Queen 2026 in Bhutan.

FAQ

Pageant questions, answered.

Registrations close on Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST. The form stops accepting applications after that time.
Wave Queen International 2026 is staged in Bhutan from 30 October. The grand finale and crowning are on 1 November 2026 at Tashi Namgay Grand Resort, Bhutan. Venues and the run of show for the other days are confirmed directly to shortlisted contestants.
Taption Media, a Kolkata media and events company, organises Wave Queen International 2026 from the application desk to the crowning.
Applicants can apply under the Miss, Mrs, Retro, Plus, Mr or Kids categories. No prior modelling or pageant experience is required. For Kids, a parent or guardian completes the form on the child's behalf.
No. Anyone can register on this website for free. Every application goes through our selection and scrutiny process. If you are selected, we send you the terms and charges in writing. Nothing proceeds until you have read and agreed them, and everything agreed is shared with you in writing by email or similar.
If Taption Media cancels the event for any reason other than an act of God or a disaster, participants who have paid receive a full refund. A cancellation caused by an act of God or a disaster is handled as set out in your written terms.
A clear face photograph (headshot) and a full-length photograph are required. A CV or bio is optional but recommended if you have pageant or modelling experience.
You see an on-screen confirmation straight away and our team receives your application by email. Our backend team then reviews and scrutinises every application. If you are selected, we contact you with the terms and charges in writing. Once you agree, everything is confirmed in writing and your participation proceeds.
Indian citizens do not need a visa but need an entry permit and pay the Sustainable Development Fee. Permits take working days to process, so start early. Rules for other passports differ. Check the official Bhutan immigration portal for current requirements.
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