The Pitiusas are preparing to celebrate a decade of commitment to the written word. The Pitiusas Letters Awards reach their tenth anniversary in 2026, consolidating as a reference event for literary creation in Catalan and Spanish and for the recognition of those who sustain the cultural life of Ibiza and Formentera.
On the occasion of this anniversary, the contest takes a step forward and is presented in the format of a literary gala, an evening that will combine literature, gastronomy and celebration and will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the restaurant Es Cruce de Sant Rafel. The event can also be followed live on the Internet, thus extending its reach beyond the islands.
A literary gala with distinguished guests
The organization has confirmed the attendance of the writer Javier Moro, to which will be added the presence of the main cultural authorities of Ibiza and Formentera, as well as other relevant names in the literary field to be announced in the coming weeks.
There are limited places to attend the gala in person. Those interested can purchase their ticket, which includes the literary dinner, for 33 euros through the following link: https://www.ibizaeditions.com/producto/tique-gala-premis-de-les-lletres-2026/
A special edition for the tenth anniversary of the event
To commemorate the first ten years of the Premios de las Letras Pitiusas, the organization has assembled a team composed of Gabriel Torres Chalk, PhD in Philology; Jean Pierre Quiroz, collaborator of Melqart Media; Reinhard Huamán Mori, poet; Toni Martí, cultural promoter; Raquel Molero, philologist, and Ramon Mayol, editor.
In this anniversary edition, the artist Maria José Marí Bufí will be in charge of creating the commemorative figures that the winners will receive: small recreations of the defense towers of the islands, converted into a symbol of this tenth edition.
The official poster of the contest, illustrated by Gabriel Torres Chalk, accompanies all communications and activities related to the awards.
Honorary Award for the Santa Eulària Reading Club
The Award of Honor of the Pitiusas Letters 2026 will be awarded to the Santa Eulària Reading Club, in recognition of its trajectory and vitality. This is the longest-running reading club in Ibiza and Formentera, a key space in promoting the reading habit and the meeting around books.
Literary call for entries still open
The contest is still open for the reception of manuscripts. Authors over 16 years of age can participate with a single unpublished work in Catalan or Spanish, in the modalities of short story or poetry.
In the case of short stories, the texts should be between 5 and 10 pages long, while poetic works should have between 40 and 80 verses. The works must be sent under a pseudonym to the following e-mail addresses: info.melqart@gmail.com certamen@melq.art
The winners and finalists will receive a diploma and the publication of their works in physical and digital format. In addition, the winning works will receive a commemorative figure and a poem from the winning collection of poems will be set to music, both in Catalan and Spanish.
