If you’re planning to attend this great celebration of cinema, here’s what you need to know about the highly anticipated 2026 Guadalajara International Film Festival.
From Friday, April 17 to April 25, 2026, the 41st edition of this beloved festival will take place, with Chile as this year’s guest country.
Add this to your April to-do list!
Opening Gala
The film that will open the festival is *Moscas* by director Fernando Eimbcke, known for his film*Temporada de Patos*. The screening will take place on Friday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Telmex Auditorium.
Tickets start at $220 pesos and usually sell out quickly, so we recommend getting them as soon as possible.
Activities at the 2026 Guadalajara International Film Festival
During the festival, you’ll be able to see a wide selection of films (a mix of new productions and tributes to film history) at various theaters throughout the city.
In addition, the event will feature various guests, activities, talks, and workshops for industry professionals. A meeting place for professionals, producers, distributors, and creatives.
Categories and Awards
During the festival, several filmmakers and producers will have the opportunity to compete for various awards in different categories. Some of them are:
- Mezcal Award
- Ibero-American Fiction Feature Film
- Ibero-American Feature Film Documentary
- Maguey Award
- International Animated Feature Film
- “Rigo Mora” Animation Award
- Made in Jalisco
- Ibero-American Short Film
- Socio-Environmental Film Award
Venues for the 2026 Guadalajara International Film Festival
The main venues for watching films during the festival will be the Cineteca FICG, the Cineforo, Cinépolis Centro Magno, and Cinépolis VIP Midtown.
There will also be activities at the Telmex Auditorium, Conjunto Santander, Carlos Fuentes Bookstore, Cabañas Museum, Musa, Belén Cemetery, Metropolitan Park, and more.
Accreditations
For industry professionals wishing to attend the conferences, classes, and other events, the cost is $2,000 pesos; for students (27 years old or younger), the cost is $1,200 . You can purchase tickets here.
Credentials include access to:
- Guadalajara Film Market
- Industry Meetings Platform
- Industry Conferences
- Master Classes.
- Screenings at Cineteca FICG (subject to availability, does not include gala screenings).
For more information, we recommend visiting the festival’s official website.
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