# Premio Planeta 75th anniversary gala

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> Updated: 2026-10-14T06:42:27.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

The Premio Planeta is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking seven and a half decades as a major literary award in the Spanish-speaking world. Founded in 1952 by José Manuel Lara, the prize has grown from an initial 40,000 pesetas to a current structure where the winner receives one million euros and the finalist receives 200,000 euros.

The anniversary celebrations culminated in a gala at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc. King Felipe VI attended the ceremony, delivering a speech that emphasized “the importance of the 75th anniversary and the value of creativity.” Queen Letizia also attended, drawing attention for wearing a customized black dress and a diamond bracelet that had not been seen in public since 2004.

The current edition saw a record 1,424 manuscripts submitted, with nine works remaining in contention following a disqualification. The presence of the Spanish monarchs at the event served as institutional support for the nation’s literary and publishing industries.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Spanish Royal Family attends 75th Premio Planeta awards

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended the 75th Premio Planeta awards in Barcelona, providing institutional support to the Spanish literary and publishing sectors.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/queen-letizia-attends-75th-premios-planeta-in-barcelona

### 2026-10-12: Premio Planeta celebrates 75 years of literary influence

The Premio Planeta celebrates its 75th anniversary in Barcelona. Since 1952, the award has evolved into a major cultural event with a one-million-euro prize and massive commercial reach.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premio-planeta-celebrates-75th-anniversary-in-barcelona

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