It’s time for a new adventure as SM Little Stars 2026 invites young talents on an exciting exploration where they can explore their talents, showcase their unique charm, and grow into the best versions of themselves!
 

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to all individual boys and girls aged four (4) to seven (7) years old as of their Preliminary Screening schedule.
Participants must be photogenic/telegenic, cute and charming, and must possess a talent under one of the following three categories:
Singing
Dancing
Other Talent (please check full mechanics)
Contestants must choose one talent from the three (3) categories and can only perform the chosen talent category throughout the stages of the competition.

HOW TO JOIN

Parents/legal guardians must register via:
SM Malls Online (SMO) app
Or in person at the Mall Administration Office (Marketing Department)

Submission requirements:
Completed and signed application form
Original and photocopy of birth certificate
Two (2) 4R photos (1 close-up, 1 full-body, light makeup only)

Registration Schedule:
Pre-registration: Starts May 21, 2026
On-the-day Registration: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on screening dates (see below)

TALENT CATEGORIES

Each contestant must choose one (1) category:
SINGING
DANCING
OTHER TALENT, please choose from:
Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Acting
Beatbox, Hula Hoop, Juggling, Jump Rope
Playing an Instrument (instrument provided by contestant)
Ventriloquism, Magic Show, Painting, Drawing

PROHIBITED ITEMS & PROPS RULES

Strictly Not Allowed Props (at any stage):
Dangerous or flammable items, real food, balloons, confetti, animals, competitive branding, smoke effects, sharp objects
Preliminary Screening: Only essential performance items allowed (see in full mechanics)
Regional & Grand Finals: Props allowed, excluding restricted items
Special Effects: Not allowed at any stage