# Sitges Film Festival programming updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sitges-film-festival-programming-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-07T08:00:20.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The 59th edition of the Sitges Film Festival, scheduled for October 8 to 18, 2026, has begun releasing details regarding its programming. Initial announcements focused on a selection of Spanish productions spanning genres such as science fiction, psychological thrillers, and horror. Featured works included ‘The End of It’ by María Martínez Bayona, Daniel Romero’s ‘Las hijas’, and ‘Upiro’ by Óscar Martín.

Subsequent updates expanded the festival's scope by revealing new titles for the Panorama, Midnight X-treme, and Brigadoon sections. Additionally, the festival honored actress Bárbara Rey with the Nosferatu Award in recognition of her career in Spanish fantastic cinema.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: International film festivals FUNCINEMA and Sitges announce new programming

International film festivals FUNCINEMA and Sitges have announced new programming details and award recipients for their upcoming editions in Argentina and Spain.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-film-festivals-funcinema-and-sitges-announce-new-programming

### 2026-08-20: Sitges Film Festival announces Spanish lineup for 59th edition

The Sitges Film Festival has announced its Spanish film lineup for the 59th edition in October 2026, featuring diverse horror, fantasy, and sci-fi titles like ‘The End of It’ and ‘Las hijas’.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sitges-film-festival-announces-spanish-lineup-for-59th-edition

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