Barcelona prepares for the 2026 Goya Awards with unique activities in the city

Barcelona will be the epicentre of Spanish cinema in 2026. On 4 February, the activities leading up to the Goya Awards will be unveiled. The gala will be held on 28 February at Auditori Fòrum. Rigoberta Bandini and Luis Tosar will be the presenters. The city will vibrate with unprecedented cultural proposals.

Barcelona’s cultural pulse accelerates with the arrival of the 2026 Goya Awards. The city will become the great stage for Spanish cinema, and Barcelona residents will be able to immerse themselves in a special programme that will transform the urban atmosphere for weeks. Next 4 February, at 10:30, the activities and urban actions that will anticipate the eagerly awaited gala will be presented at the City Council’s Saló de Cent.

The announcement will be attended by key figures from local and national culture, such as the councillor for Culture and Creative Industries, the Generalitat’s culture minister and the president of the Film Academy. Together, they will reveal how Barcelona will throw itself into the celebration, with proposals that promise to surprise both residents and visitors.

The 40th edition of the Goya Awards will take place on 28 February at the Auditori Fòrum del CCIB, an emblematic space for major events. The gala will be hosted by Rigoberta Bandini and Luis Tosar, two names that guarantee a vibrant night full of personality. The city is preparing to experience weeks of cinema, culture and public participation as never before.

Auditori Fòrum, located in the heart of Barcelona’s technological and cultural district, has witnessed some of the city’s most relevant events over the last decade. Its modern architecture and capacity to host major occasions have made it a reference point for conferences, concerts and prestigious galas. Choosing this venue for the 2026 Goya Awards reinforces Barcelona’s commitment to establishing itself as a cultural capital and meeting point for the national creative industry.