6 events for cinema owners, programmers and technicians in Spain: exhibitor meetings, trade shows, film markets, festivals with industry programmes and training — with dates where the organiser has published them.
6 events shown
October 2026 (exact dates to be announced) · Valladolid, Spain
Spain's main market for getting independent films into cinemas: accredited-only screenings for programmers and exhibitors (150+ professionals last edition), release-promotion round tables and the MERCI award. Aimed squarely at Spanish exhibitors booking independent titles.
Film marketsADICINE (independent distributors) with SeminciOfficial site
26 November 2026 – 29 November 2026 · Barcelona, Spain
Biennial conference of the Europa Cinemas network (1,290 cinemas in 39 countries) with 500+ exhibitors, distributors and policymakers discussing audience development, AI, data and film circulation. Includes a technology workshop for exhibitors; sessions are live-streamed.
Independent and art houseEuropa CinemasOfficial siteFull guide
21 June 2027 – 24 June 2027 · Barcelona, Spain
UNIC's official convention and the largest cinema-exhibition trade show for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with studio slate presentations, seminars and a large equipment and concessions trade floor. The main annual meeting point for European cinema operators and their suppliers.
Trade shows and conventionsFilm Expo Group, official convention of UNICOfficial siteFull guide
Next dates not announced · usually Late October, every two years (with SEMINCI) · last held 29 October 2025 · Valladolid, Spain
Biennial autumn lab for European exhibitors, run alongside SEMINCI, covering audience diversification, digital marketing and programming strategies. Next edition not yet announced.
Awards, training and educationEuropa Cinemas with Valladolid International Film Festival (SEMINCI)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually June, annually (before and during CineEurope) · Barcelona, Spain
Cinema technology seminars run by ICTA around CineEurope, where operators, manufacturers and service providers present projection, sound and systems developments.
Technical and projectionICTA – International Cinema Technology AssociationOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually September, annually · last held 18 September 2026 · San Sebastián, Spain
Industry accreditation and professional programme of Spain's leading international festival, including screenings, forums and meetings with sales agents and distributors. Useful for Spanish-speaking programmers scouting autumn titles.
Festivals with industry programmesSan Sebastián International Film FestivalOfficial site