Cinespaña
Spanish and Portuguese Film Festival in Toulouse and Occitania
About Cinespaña
Cinespaña is the Spanish and Portuguese film festival of Toulouse and Occitania. Created in 1996, it will celebrate its 31st edition in 2026. For about ten days in October, it offers a very broad panorama of recent Iberian cinematographic creation: feature films in competition, documentaries, short films, animations, special screenings, retrospectives, meetings with film crews, and literary events.
Cinespaña, a showcase for Iberian cinema in Toulouse
Since 1996, the Cinespaña festival has been the major Toulouse event dedicated to Spanish and Portuguese cinema. Organized annually in October by the AFICH association (Association du Festival International du Cinéma Hispanique), it has established itself as one of the main platforms in France for the promotion of contemporary Iberian cinematographic creation.
A comprehensive panorama of Iberian cinema
For about ten days, the festival presents dozens of films divided into several sections: official feature film competition, documentary competition, short films, animation, panorama of the year's best productions, thematic cycles, and retrospectives. Cinespaña is also a meeting place: film crews, actors, directors, and producers come to Toulouse to meet the public during screenings followed by debates, masterclasses, round tables, and literary encounters.
A festival rooted in the city and the region
While Toulouse is the heart of the festival, screenings radiate throughout October in many partner venues across Occitania. In Toulouse, screenings take place in several emblematic independent and institutional cinemas: Cinéma ABC, Pathé Wilson, American Cosmograph, ENSAV (École nationale supérieure d'audiovisuel), Cinémathèque de Toulouse, Le Cratère, La Forêt électrique, Médiathèque José Cabanis, Instituto Cervantes. The festival's "village," located in the courtyard of ENSAV/Crous (56-58 rue du Taur), serves as a friendly gathering point for festival-goers.
Over thirty years of existence
In 2025, Cinespaña celebrated its 30th edition. The 2026 edition will therefore mark the festival's 31st year, which has continuously grown in strength and annually honors prominent figures in Hispanic cinema with the "Violette d'Honneur." The festival works closely with the Instituto Cervantes de Toulouse, the Crous Toulouse-Occitanie, the Mairie de Toulouse, and numerous institutional and cultural partners.
Cinespaña — edition 2026
The 31st edition of Cinespaña, the Spanish and Portuguese film festival, will be held from October 2 to 11, 2026, in Toulouse, with additional screenings scheduled throughout October in partner cinemas in Occitanie.
Cinespaña 2026 — 31st edition
Cinespaña returns to Toulouse from October 2 to 11, 2026 for its 31st edition. For ten days, the Occitan capital will embrace Iberian cinema, with screenings in several iconic cinemas in the city (Cinéma ABC, Pathé Wilson, American Cosmograph, ENSAV, Cinémathèque de Toulouse, Le Cratère, La Forêt électrique, Médiathèque José Cabanis, Instituto Cervantes). Screenings in Occitanie will continue throughout October in the region's partner cinemas.
An Honorary Violette for Rossy de Palma
The 2026 edition will pay tribute to Rossy de Palma, who will be awarded the “Violette d'Honneur” for her entire career and her contribution to the international influence of Spanish cinema. The actress, Almodóvar's accomplice and a major figure in European cinema, will be the festival's guest of honor.
On the program
As every year, the festival offers several sections: official feature film competition, documentary competition, panorama of the year's best productions, short films, animation, thematic cycles, retrospectives, meetings with film crews, masterclasses, and literary events. The detailed program is progressively announced on the official website cinespagnol.com as the festival approaches.
The festival village
The festival “village,” a daily meeting place for festival-goers, will be set up as in 2025 in the courtyard of ENSAV/Crous, at 56-58 rue du Taur, from Tuesday to Saturday of the second week, with parallel programming (meetings, debates, catering, musical atmosphere).
Highlights Cinespaña 2026
- 31st edition of the festival, created in 1996
- 10 days of screenings in Toulouse, screenings all season in partner cinemas in Occitanie
- Feature film and documentary competitions, shorts, animation, retrospectives, special screenings
- Honorary Violette 2026: Rossy de Palma, tribute to her career
- Festival village at ENSAV/Crous (56-58 rue du Taur)
- Meetings with film crews, masterclasses, and literary events
Prices Cinespaña 2026
Practical information — Cinespaña
Main venues in Toulouse
- Cinéma ABC — 13 rue Saint-Bernard, 31000 Toulouse
- Pathé Wilson — 3 place du Président Wilson, 31000 Toulouse
- American Cosmograph — 24 rue Montardy, 31000 Toulouse
- ENSAV / Cour Crous — 56-58 rue du Taur, 31000 Toulouse (location of the festival "village")
- Cinémathèque de Toulouse — 69 rue du Taur, 31000 Toulouse
- Médiathèque José Cabanis and Instituto Cervantes (free screenings)
- Partner venues in Occitania throughout October
Access
Most Toulouse venues are accessible on foot from the Capitole or Jean Jaurès metro stations. Toulouse-Matabiau train station is about a 20-minute walk away. An "Occitanie Rail Tour Pass" scheme allows for discounts on regional journeys related to the festival.
Ticketing
Online ticketing at billetterie.festik.net/festival-cinespana. Passes purchased online can be collected at the festival reception, at one of the three branches: Cinéma ABC, Pathé Wilson, or Cour ENSAV/Crous (depending on the day).
Contact
Association AFICH — 10 rue Jean Rancy, 31000 Toulouse · Phone: 09 50 72 13 39 · Email: [email protected] · Official website: www.cinespagnol.com
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Where does it take place — Cinespaña
Cinéma ABC, Pathé Wilson, American Cosmograph, ENSAV, Cinémathèque de Toulouse et autres salles partenaires
10 rue Jean Rancy, 31000 Toulouse (siège de l'association organisatrice), 31184 Toulouse