The Ernest Hemingway Prize of Lignano Sabbiadoro is a prestigious literary event which reached its 42nd edition in 2026. But it is also an opportunity to discover or rediscover the spectacular landing of one of the most well-known and loved writers of all time.

Lignano and his lagoon were Hemingway's retreat in different periods of his life. As a sign of thanks, Lignano dedicated its public park to Ernest Hemingway and established the award which boasts a very high profile roll of honor.

The four main categories of the Award are confirmed, four “visual angles” of the multifaceted personality of Ernest Hemingway: Literature, Adventure of Thought, Witness of our time, Photography.

The event is held at the cinema Cinecity in Lignano Sabbiadoro.

Other information

Secretariat:
Biblioteca Comunale di Lignano Sabbiadoro
Via Treviso, 2 – 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD)
Tel. +39 0431 409160 - fax +39 0431 722611
e-mail: cultura@lignano.org

Referent:
dott.ssa Stefania Del Rizzo
Tel. +39 0431.409269;
E-mail: turismo@lignano.org
stefania.delrizzo@lignano.org

Info to the public:
E-mail: hemingwaylignano@gmail.com
Fondazione Pordenonelegge.it
Tel: +39 0434 15 73 200 (dal lunedì al venerdì 9.00 – 13.00).