Teodomiro Awards Gala to Celebrate Orihuela’s Culture and Heritage

The inaugural Night of Culture in Orihuela will culminate in the Teodomiro Awards Gala on September 26, celebrating the city's culture and heritage. Organized by the Historical and Artistic Heritage Board, the event will commence at 8 pm at Teatro Circo Orihuela. The gala will feature theatre, literature, sculpture, and a symphonic-choral concert involving over 140 musicians. The Heritage Board president and Orihuela Councillor for Culture, Anabel García, will present the event.

The first section of the Night of Culture will showcase a theatrical monologue, "The Will of Teodomiro," performed by actor Carlos Manrique. The production, written for the occasion by acclaimed playwright Jon Sarasti, will provide audiences with insight into the historical figure and the period in which he lived.

The second section of the gala will highlight the 2026 Teodomiro Awards, where the winners of the national short-story competition, "Teodomiro and His Time," and the sculpture competition dedicated to Teodomiro will be announced. A symphonic-choral concert will conclude the evening, featuring more than 140 musicians led by Manuel Ramos.

The concert will begin with Verdi's La forza del destino overture, followed by Beethoven's Ninth Symphony fourth movement, and conclude with the Hymn to Orihuela, composed by Carlos Moreno and written by José Maciá.

Free admission to the gala is offered, but tickets must be collected in advance from the Teatro Circo box office. Attendees who present their tickets when exiting the theater will also receive a complimentary book published by the Historical and Artistic Heritage Board. This commemorative volume will include the winning entries from the Teodomiro and His Time national short-story competition.

The Heritage Board aims to establish a significant cultural event in Orihuela's calendar and bolster appreciation for the city's history, heritage, and artistic contributions.