Events

When are the Gibraltar Cultural Awards 2026 and who is shortlisted?

Poster for the Gibraltar Cultural Awards 2026
Poster: HM Government of Gibraltar

Short answer

The Gibraltar Cultural Awards 2026 gala is on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 7.30pm in the Aurora Ballroom of the Sunborn Hotel, where the winners in the junior, youth, senior and educational project categories are announced.

Detailed answer

The awards are organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture to recognise achievement in Gibraltar's arts and culture. The public voted by phone during September 2026, and the Cultural Awards Board also presents its own awards for a Cultural Ambassador, an Extraordinary Achievement and the Ministry of Culture Lifetime Achievement Award.

Shortlists

  • Junior: Luna Lee, Aanika Pai, Oceana Payne, Anna Pecino
  • Youth: Hannah Cavilla Latin, Sebastian Diaz, Lewis Llamas, Tyrone Vera
  • Senior: Kayleigh Buttigieg, Molly McElwee, Lilian and Lauren Montero, Alan Perez
  • Best Educational Project: Born on the Rock podcast, St Anne's Upper Primary School, Palabras al Viento, Urban Oasis Project

Attending

Gibraltar Cultural Services has not said whether the gala is open to the public or ticketed. Last year's ceremony was held at Grand Battery House and broadcast live by GBC.