The 2023 Goya Awards ceremony stands as Spain’s premier annual celebration of cinema, held on February 11 at the Andalusian Auditorium in Seville. While the film industry remains the centerpiece, the evening is brightened by performances that punctuate the event with color and energy.
In its 37th edition, the Goyas will be hosted by Antonio de la Torre and Clara Lago. A Malaga native and a Madrid resident will guide the gala, which officially begins at 10 pm on February 11. The red carpet unfolds after 7 pm, offering a first glimpse of the night’s mood and style. The ceremony will be broadcast as usual open at 1 RTVE, and the star-driven spectacle can be streamed on rtve.es, where viewers can catch the premiere online as well.
The performances will shape the pacing between award moments. The organizers have not announced the exact lineup of artists who will appear on the Seville stage, but they have confirmed that several guests will come from Mexico. Natalia Lafourcade, flamenco singer Israel Fernández, and Malaga’s own Paul López are among those expected to contribute.
Gestmusic will oversee the production, a leading force in Spanish television content. The company, part of the Banijay Iberia group, is behind popular formats such as Operación Triunfo, Look Who’s Dancing, and Your Face Looks Familiar. Tinet Rubira and Ángel Custodio, who helm the Goya show production, are responsible for shaping the gala’s overall presentation.
Previous events
As Seville prepares for the Goya Awards, several pre-show activities unfold in the days leading up to the main event. On January 27, the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville performed a gala concert, followed by a program featuring music from on-screen works, shown at Nervión cinemas on January 30. Nominated films for Best Picture and Best New Director highlighted the festival’s prelude.
The city streets showcase 48 photographs featuring Andalusian actors and creators who have previously won Goyas. A total of nine copies of the statue prize will be distributed to the winners. A landmark photo interview is slated at the Town Hall from February 6 to 11, with special lighting highlighting many of Seville’s iconic buildings on gala night.
In the lead-up, meetings will take place with Iberian-American cinema professionals involved with Goya nominated projects, as well as creators of support programs for filmmakers from the Film Academy. On the morning of February 11, interviews will also be held with the directors of works nominated in the Best Documentary category.