WELCOME TO THE
CELEBRATION
IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS
THE BEST SHARE ONE STAGE
The Iberian Festival Awards will recognize the contributions and achievements of the event organizers and other stakeholders of the festival industry in 2025 (January to December).
This initiative aims to enhance Iberian relations, to optimize, grow and operationalize effective dyads between the two countries. The 2026 edition will take place on March 14th at Coliseu Micaelense, in Ponta Delgada.
In the past, the awards ceremony took place in Lisboa, Maia, Vigo, Granada, Barcelona and Almancil.
10th edition
STEP ON STAGE
QUEM SE PODE CANDIDATAR?
Eventos (festivais de música, festivais culturais, eventos festivos profissionais)
Media partners, marcas, prestadores de serviços, artistas, fotógrafos
THE APPLICATION INCLUDES
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Nomination to the Iberian Festival Awards
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Award Ceremony (2 tickets - Access Awards Ceremony, Live Acts, Open Bar & Tasting + Afterparty)
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Welcome Bag + Iberian Festival Guide 2026
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Access to Iberian Database (eg. Food Court, Photo Video, Street Food, Security; from the moment of application until June 2026)
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1 year promotion/ advertising on IFA social networks (image/ videos/ photos/ news)
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Promotion on Iberian Festivals Marketplace
WHO DECIDES THE WINNERS?
Jury and public vote
TIMELINE
15 JUL 25 -
30 AUG 25
1st Phase
Applications (special reduced price)
8 DEC 25
All Nominees Announcement
13 FEB 26
Final announcement of the line-up and usefull information for the award ceremony
23 SEP 25
Iberian Festival Awards (10th edition) Announcement
Useful information, venues, tickets and schedules
8 DEC 25 -
15 JAN 26
Voting platform (categories decided by the Public)
14 MAR 26
Iberian Festival
Awards gala
23 SEP 25 -
23 OCT 25
2nd Phase Applications
30 DEC 25
Jury Pannel
Final Announcement
24 OCT 25 -
24 NOV 25
3rd Phase Application Deadline
21 JAN 26
Finalists Announcement
(TOP 10 in each category)
RULES & REGULATIONS
MEET
OUR
HOSTS
JOURNALIST LA SEXTA
Spanish journalist and TV presenter at La Sexta, with extensive experience on national television.
She is a professional with a degree in Journalism, a master’s in Creative Advertising and Marketing, and extensive experience in the media industry.
A lover of communication and sports, she is known for her charisma, energy and sense of humor.
JOURNALIST RTP AÇORES
She holds a degree in Social Communication and Culture from the University of the Azores and is a journalist and news anchor at RTP Açores. She previously worked for regional papers and was a correspondent for Lusa.
She has been recognised with a Vote of Praise from the Regional Legislative Assembly and the Municipal Merit Medal of Praia da Vitória.
