18th edition of the Gaudí Awards in Barcelona
The Gaudí Awards are the most prestigious awards in Catalan cinema, organised by the Catalan Film Academy. to recognise the best in audiovisual production linked to Catalonia. The The 18th edition will be held on Sunday, 8 February 2026, in Barcelona, and is one of the city’s most important cultural events of the year in the world of cinema.
A gala with history and prestige
The Premis Gaudí awards ceremony will be held for the first time at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, one of Barcelona’s most iconic venues, located on La Rambla. This change of venue represents a commitment to giving the event greater visibility and solemnity within the artistic and cultural context of Barcelona.
What they award and how many categories
The Gaudí Awards recognise the best films released in 2025.. Throughout the gala, awards will be presented in 24 categories, including:
- Best film
- Best film in the original Catalan version
- Best documentary
- Best animated film
- Best Short Film
- Acting awards (actors and actresses)
- Technical awards (direction, screenplay, cinematography, music, etc.)
In addition, the Premi Gaudí d’Honor Miquel Porter will be presented, a special award that highlights the career of a key figure in the history of Catalan cinema.
Record number of nominations and Catalan cinema
The 18th edition of the Gaudí Awards has broken records in the number of nominated productions, with 85 titles proposed., reflecting a moment of great creative vitality for Catalan cinema. These nominees include:
- 40 feature-length fiction films (14 in Catalan and 26 in other languages)
- 16 documentaries
- 4 animated films
- 15 short films
- 10 European productions shortlisted
The high participation and record number of titles are indicative of the growth of the audiovisual sector in Catalonia.
The selection process
The race towards the gala begins several months beforehand:
- In November, the nomination period officially begins, traditionally at the Old Estrella Damm Factory.
- In mid-December, the list of nominees is announced during a formal ceremony held at iconic locations such as La Pedrera.
- Finally, on 8 February, the statuette will be presented at the Liceu.
This series of pre-event activities helps to build excitement and raise the profile of Catalan cinema in different areas of the city ahead of the gala.
Productions and filmmakers in the spotlight
Among the titles with the strongest presence in this edition are works such as Romería, with thirteen nominations, and Sirat, with twelve, as well as the documentary Sorda., which has garnered multiple nominations. Many of these productions have also had a prominent presence at international festivals, reinforcing the prestige of Catalan cinema on the global stage.
Why this gala matters
The Gaudí Awards are a recognition of the talent and effort of the Catalan film community. Beyond rewarding artistic successes, the event serves to:
- Raising the profile of local industry in an international context
- Strengthening film culture in the Catalan language
- Recognising outstanding careers and contributions to cinema
- Attracting professionals and audiences to Barcelona during the awards season
Furthermore, holding the gala in Barcelona helps to position the city as a leading cultural and audiovisual centre.
Travel comfortably from the airport to the city centre with Aerobús and immerse yourself in the city’s cinematic atmosphere to experience the Gaudí Awards, from the red carpet to the theatres where Catalan cinema comes to life.