Event Details
Welcome to the Fiesta del Cine 2026 in Madrid
Fiesta del Cine 2026 in Madrid runs from Monday 19 October to Thursday 22 October 2026 across dozens of participating cinemas in the Spanish capital and the wider metro area. The 27th edition of this nationwide campaign is organised by the Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA), the Federación de Cines de España (FECE) and the Federación de Distribuidores Cinematográficos (Fedicine). For four days, visitors can watch current theatrical releases at a heavily reduced price in chains such as Cinesa, Yelmo, MK2, Renoir, Kinepolis, Ocine and Odeón. The dates are confirmed in Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE); the exact October ticket price should be published on the official website fiestadelcine.com shortly before the event.
Highlights & Attractions at Fiesta del Cine in Madrid
- Four cinema days in Madrid, 19–22 October 2026, covering the full current box-office lineup at participating theatres
- Heavily reduced admission: in recent editions, including spring 2026, a standard ticket cost €3.50 at the box office (€4.90 at Cinesa LUXE and Ocine Urban/Premium halls)
- Dozens of cinemas in Madrid city and the region, including Cine Capitol on Gran Vía, Yelmo Ideal, MK2 Cine Paz, Renoir Princesa, Cinesa Príncipe Pío and Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen
- No pre-registration in recent editions: tickets were sold at the box office, online and at cinema kiosks
- 3D, IMAX, 4DX, iSense and VIP screenings are often available, usually with a surcharge set by each cinema
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Fiesta del Cine in Madrid is not a competitive film festival. It is a national discount campaign: participating cinemas screen their regular programme — blockbusters, Spanish titles, family films and original-version screenings with subtitles (VOSE) where offered — from Monday to Thursday. The October 2026 lineup is only confirmed in the days before the event and is published on fiestadelcine.com and each cinema’s website. On weekdays, Madrid screenings typically start in the afternoon (often from around 16:00) and finish with last shows around 22:30–23:30; exact times vary by venue.
In the spring 2026 edition, 27 cinemas in Madrid city took part, plus multiplexes in Alcalá de Henares, Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Leganés, Las Rozas, Majadahonda and other suburbs. FECE will publish the October 2026 list of participating venues closer to the dates. Popular evening shows at central houses such as Yelmo Ideal, Cine Capitol and MK2 Cine Paz often sell out — book ahead if you have a specific film in mind.
Tickets & Admission for Fiesta del Cine in Madrid
The BOE confirms the dates 19–22 October 2026 but does not set the October ticket price. In all recent editions, including June 2026, the promotional rate was €3.50 per standard ticket at the box office. Cinesa LUXE cinemas and Ocine Urban/Premium halls charged €4.90. Online and kiosk purchases may include a platform surcharge. 3D glasses, IMAX, 4DX, iSense and VIP seats follow each cinema’s own rules and often cost extra. The offer is generally not combinable with Carnet Joven, senior discounts or other promotions; holders of the Bono Cultural Joven can use it under that scheme’s rules. Buy tickets via fiestadelcine.com, cinema websites, box offices and lobby kiosks. Sales usually open a few days before the first campaign day. Please reconfirm price and conditions on the official website shortly before 19 October 2026, as the October edition’s final terms had not yet been published.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Madrid
- Getting there: Madrid’s Metro, Cercanías and buses serve most participating cinemas. Central venues on Gran Vía, Callao, Sol, Príncipe Pío and Méndez Álvaro sit on Metro lines; allow extra time for Kinepolis Ciudad de la Imagen and shopping-mall multiplexes on the outskirts. Drivers should note the city’s Low Emission Zone (ZBE) rules in the centre.
- Weather and clothing: In mid-to-late October, Madrid days are often around 18–21 °C and nights around 10–12 °C, with some rain possible. Pack layers, a light jacket for the evening and comfortable shoes for walking between Metro and cinema.
- Where to stay: Hotels and apartments around Gran Vía, Malasaña, Chueca, Lavapiés and Salamanca are convenient for cinema-hopping. Because the event falls on a normal October week, book early if you want a central location.
- Event tip: The October 2026 list of participating cinemas will appear at fiestadelcine.com/salas-adheridas. Popular films and prime-time slots sell out quickly; if you plan more than one film in a day, buy seats in advance and check whether your chosen hall (standard, LUXE, IMAX) is included in the promotional price.
