Spain’s Goya Awards move toward their 39th edition in 2025, presenting a gala that promises a string of firsts. For example, Granada hosts the Spanish cinema celebration for the first time, and it marks the eighth edition in which Madrid is not the host city, prompting the opening of Granada’s Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos. It is also the first time the ceremony will be led by two actresses. Maribel Verdú, a two-time winner, and Leonor Watling, a two-time nominee, will guide the event in which the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain distributes its prizes to the best works produced over the past year. The aim is to celebrate the industry’s talent, spotlight fresh storytelling, and show how Spanish cinema is resonating with audiences across the country and beyond. The edition is framed as a celebration of resilience and renewal, with a special focus on new voices, regional stories, and collaborations that bridge cinema, television, and digital platforms.
The ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 8, and will bring Granada’s film luminaries together. 2024 saw a notable rejuvenation of the industry, with the national box office exceeding 82 million euros, indicating a strong rebound after recent years. The city has prepared a dynamic program that blends red carpet fashion with performances, tributes, and cinematic showcases, providing both glamour and a genuine spotlight on the craft behind Spain’s most cherished films. According to industry observers, this edition seeks to amplify regional talent and celebrate successful collaborations between filmmakers and performers across the country.
La ceremonia tendrá lugar el sábado 8 de febrero y reunirá en Granada a la flor y nata del séptimo arte en nuestro país, que ha vivido un rejuvenecimiento en 2024, en el que ha recaudado más de 82 millones de euros.
A what time does it start
The ceremony is expected to begin around 22:00 local time on Saturday, February 8, with the red carpet area opening earlier in the afternoon as celebrities arrive in striking outfits for cameras before entering the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos. The night will mix spectacle with recognition as Spain’s top actors and emerging talents gather to celebrate the year’s achievements. The ceremony is planned to run into the early hours, finishing around 1:00 AM.
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Where to watch the Goya Awards 2025 on television
The gala will be broadcast live on La 1 of RTVE, on the RTVE Play digital platform, and on TVE Internacional. Coverage begins at 22:00, after the end of Informe Semanal, with red carpet updates starting earlier at 19:15 as the network follows the arrivals.
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As in recent years, the Goya Awards 2025 will last about three hours, with the winners announced across the 28 categories that constitute the event. In addition to the awards, renowned artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Amaral, Rigoberta Bandini, Lola Indigo, and Miguel Ríos will perform, along with Dora, Dellafuente, Estrella, Kiki, and Soleá Morente enriching the musical program of the night.
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Nominees
El 47 leads the nominations in this 39th edition, with as many as 14 chances to claim the top prizes. La Infiltrada has 13 nominations, and Segundo premio has 11, placing them among the frontrunners for the night. Another strong contender is La habitación de al lado by Almodóvar, with 10 nominations. The two lead actresses in that film, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, are among the Best Actress contenders.