From October 9 to 19, 2025, Sitges will once again become the world capital of fantastic cinema. An unmissable event featuring screenings, premieres and unique activities in an incomparable seaside setting. If you’re planning your visit during the International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, here you’ll find everything you need to make the most of the experience.

What is the International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia?

The International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is the world’s most important international event specializing in fantastic cinema, and at the same time, the cultural manifestation with the greatest media impact in Catalonia. Proof of this is the long list of renowned actors and filmmakers who have attended in past editions, including David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Cameron Diaz, Viggo Mortensen, David Cronenberg, Guillermo del Toro, and Susan Sarandon, among many others.

When is the 2025 Sitges Fantastic Film Festival held?

There is no doubt that this festival has become an essential meeting point for film lovers and for those eager to discover the latest trends and technologies applied to cinema and the audiovisual world. From October 9 to 19, 2025, Sitges will once again be filled with film and culture to host one of the most anticipated events of the year.

What you need to know about the 2025 edition

Sitges is celebrating the 58th edition of the International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, reaffirming its status as the world’s leading showcase for the genre. This year, the festival will open with Alpha, the highly anticipated film by Julia Ducournau, acclaimed director of Raw and Titane. The screening will be attended by the filmmaker herself and will mark the third time a woman has inaugurated the festival.

In addition, tributes will be paid to key figures in international cinema such as director and producer Peter Chan (who will also serve on the jury), producer Gale Anne Hurd, French actor Dominique Pinon and Mexican actor Hugo Stiglitz.

The leitmotif of this edition will revolve around the relationship between humor, comedy and the different branches of fantastic cinema, offering a fresh and diverse perspective on the genre.

Although the final program is not yet available, the festival will bring back its most iconic activities, including the highly anticipated Sitges Zombie Walk 2025, which will take place on Saturday, October 11 at 8 pm at the Centre Cultural Miramar. In addition, Sitges will offer a wide range of parallel activities for all audiences: from exhibitions, talks and presentations to special proposals designed especially for children.

For all the latest updates, the full program and ticket purchases, we recommend visiting the official Sitges Festival website.

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