The Goya Awards, Spain's premier film accolade, are making a much-anticipated return to Barcelona 25 years after their last ceremony in the city. This year’s gala, presented by renowned actor Luis Tosar and singer Rigoberta Bandini, will take place at the Auditori Fórum within the International Convention Centre of Barcelona, starting at 10 PM. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Goya Awards have been honoring excellence in Spanish cinema since their inception in 1987.

This year's ceremony is particularly exciting with prominent films such as 'Los domingos' by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, leading with 13 nominations, closely followed by 'Sirât' by Oliver Laxe with 11 nominations. In a notable highlight of the evening, esteemed filmmaker Gonzalo Suárez will be awarded the Goya de Honor, while Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon will receive the International Goya, adding an international flair to the ceremony. The awards are expected to bring together a wide array of industry professionals and celebrate the richness of Spanish cinema.

The Goya Awards hold significant cultural importance in Spain, and this year's event not only represents a celebration of past achievements but also heralds the future of Spanish filmmaking. The return to Barcelona symbolizes a rejuvenation of interest in Spanish cinema, particularly as the awards showcase diverse voices and stories from across the country. As excitement builds for the events of the night, anticipation grows for who will take home the prestigious awards and how this ceremony will influence the future landscape of Spanish film.