BaezaDiversa 2026 honors diversity and visibility in upcoming gala

The XVII edition of BaezaDiversa will conclude on October 24 with a recognition gala at the Montemar Theater in Baeza. The event honors several individuals for their contributions to diversity and visibility.

Singer Blas Cantó will receive the Culture award for his musical career and role in promoting diversity visibility. Writer Elizabeth Duval will be recognized in the Visibility category, while Quique Jiménez, known as ‘Torito’, will receive the award for Media. Other honorees include Jorge Gallardo for the Pedro Zerolo award, the Acogat association for LGTBI tourism, and Las Supremas de Móstoles for Diversity. A new award, Local Reference for Diversity, will be presented to Isabel Catena Melgares.

The program also includes sessions on preventing hate crimes and LGTBIfobia, activities for youth, and an LGTBI information and advisory service.