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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Culture festival · San Sebastián
Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival
Late September 2026
2026
Late September 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
San Sebastián
What it is
Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival explained
Spain's most important film festival, with red carpets at the Kursaal and public screenings across town.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in San Sebastián tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival, explained
What is Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival?
Spain's most important film festival, with red carpets at the Kursaal and public screenings across town. It's a culture event held in San Sebastián.
When is Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival in 2026?
Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival runs Late September 2026 in San Sebastián. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Zinemaldia — San Sebastián Film Festival?
Book a room in San Sebastián itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in San Sebastián also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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