Orihuela Hosts 2025 Miguel Hernández international Poetry Prize: Carlos García Mera Wins for “Jardín cerrado”
Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025 | Time: 20:30 | Venue: Auditorio Municipal de la Lonja, Orihuela
Short summary
The Fundación Cultural Miguel Hernández, along with regional and local cultural bodies, will present the 2025 Premio Internacional de Poesía “Miguel Hernández-Comunitat Valenciana” in Orihuela on Saturday evening. The award goes to poet Carlos García Mera for his book Jardín cerrado. The ceremony is free to the public until capacity is reached and includes musical performances and a book signing.
Event details – what to expect
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | Premio Internacional de Poesía “Miguel Hernández-Comunitat Valenciana” (2025) |
| Winner | Carlos García Mera – Jardín cerrado |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 27 September 2025 – 20:30 |
| Venue | Auditorio Municipal de la Lonja, Orihuela |
| Entry | Free until full capacity; attendees receive a copy of the winning book (signed after the ceremony) |
Organizers and sponsors
- Fundación Cultural Miguel Hernández (organizer)
- Conselleria de Educación, Cultura, Universidades y Empleo – Generalitat Valenciana (sponsor)
- Área de Cultura – Diputación de Alicante (sponsor)
- Concejalía de Cultura – Ayuntamiento de orihuela (sponsor and collaborator)
- Asociación Cultural Auralaria (event organizer)
Program highlights
The ceremony – to be presented by Ángeles Vidal Guevara – will combine the poetry award presentation with live musical performances that open and close the event. Performers include:
- Luisa Pastor – voice
- Susanna Vardanyan – voice
- Eva García Lorca – accordion
- Paula Sánchez – percussion
- Miguel Ángel Sáez - cello
At the end of the evening, the awarded poet will sign copies of Jardín cerrado, which will be handed out to attendees.
Why this prize matters
The Premio Internacional de Poesía “Miguel Hernández-Comunitat Valenciana” honors the legacy of Miguel Hernández,one of Spain’s most influential 20th-century poets. The award highlights contemporary voices in Spanish and international poetry while connecting cultural institutions at local, provincial and regional levels.
5 things to know about the 2025 ceremony
- Carlos García Mera is the official winner for his book Jardín cerrado.
- The event is free and open to the public until the auditorium reaches capacity.
- Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the winning book,signed by the poet.
- The evening blends poetry with live music by five artists, offering a cultural experience beyond the award itself.
- The ceremony strengthens cultural ties between the Fundación Cultural miguel Hernández and regional cultural bodies.
Practical information for attendees
- Arrive early to secure seating – entrance is free but limited by venue capacity.
- Bring a printed or digital ID if requested for book pickup or signing queues.
- Expect post-ceremony book signing; copies of Jardín cerrado will be distributed and signed by the poet.