Goya Awards Gala 2026 in Barcelona
The auditorium of the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) will host the Goya Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
Activities planned throughout the city and a photocall
Prior to the event, a large number of cultural activities will take place in Barcelona, organized by the Film Academy, the Government of Catalonia, and the City Council. These will include concerts, screenings, free film showings, meetings, a large-scale urban exhibition in Glòries, and the installation of seven monumental sculptures of the Goya prize at various locations throughout the city.
Urban exhibition about the Goya Awards in Barcelona – Photo: Xavier Torres-Bacchetta;
These activities will feature active participation from figures such as Carla Simón, Alba Flores, Nora Navas, Jose Mari Goenaga, Ángela Cervantes, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Álvaro Cervantes, Oliver Laxe, Patricia López Arnaiz, Manuel Gómez Pereira, Oriol Maymó, and Víctor Manuel, among other professionals.
These names will be joined by the renowned American actress Susan Sarandon, winner of the 2026 International Goya Award and an Oscar Award, who will hold an open meeting with the public.
In addition to all of the above, an official photocall will be set up next to a Goya Award at the City Hall so that all fans and film enthusiasts who wish to do so can have their picture taken.
Photocall of the Goya Awards 2026 in Barcelona – Photo: Laura Guerrero
Schedule of Activities:
- Until March 1st: An urban exhibition in Glòries will showcase photographs of Catalan actors, directors, and personalities associated with the Goya Awards.
- From February 16th to 28th: The City Hall’s carriage courtyard will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for those who wish to have their photo taken at the official photocall with a real Goya Award.
- February 22nd: Concert by the Barcelona Municipal Band at L’Auditori (6:00 pm) with Victoria Luengo as master of ceremonies, at the affordable price of €10.
- February 27th: Meet and greet with Susan Sarandon at 1:00 pm. Venue to be determined.
- Various dates in February: The Film Academy will record the fiction live audio of Remando al viento at the Palau de la Música, a tribute to Gonzalo Suárez, recipient of the 2026 Goya Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Screenings in theaters with the presence of the nominees
Susan Sarandon at the Gala of the Goya Awards 2026 in Barcelona
The Filmoteca de Catalunya and other venues such as the Born CCM will host various screenings where the audience will be able to interact with actors and film personalities nominated in this and previous editions:
- February 12th: Screening of Estrany Riu at the Filmoteca (9:00 pm) with the cast and crew in attendance.
- February 13th: Screening of Sorda, nominated for Best Film, followed by a Q&A with its creators at the Filmoteca (8:00 pm).
- February 20th: Screening of Sirât at the Filmoteca (8:00 pm), undoubtedly a favorite, which will also include a Q&A session with the audience.
- February 21st: Special screening of La piel del agua, nominated for Best Ibero-American Film, at 9:00 pm.
Goya Awards in Barcelona
Nominated Films:
Meanwhile, here’s a link to the official Goya Awards website, where you can find out which films are nominated for this 40th edition:
These are the 2026 Goya Award nominations
From Sitges to the Goyas
The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, held annually in Sitges, and the Goya Awards Gala are separate events. However, some of the films awarded or screened at Sitges often go on to play a significant role at the Goyas.
We could say that the Sitges Film Festival is often a launching pad for genre films that can later compete for technical or animation awards at the Goyas, as happened with filmmaker Alberto Vázquez and his feature film Decorado, which won four Goya Awards.
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Hotel Estela Barcelona in front of the sea – Sitges
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