Founded in 1968 as the Semana Internacional de Cine Fantástico y de Terror (International Week of Fantasy and Horror Cinema), the Sitges - Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya was the world’s first fantastic film festival and remains one of the most internationally acclaimed. It is an unmissable event for industry professionals and film fans alike, serving as a meeting point, showcase and platform for the latest trends in the genre, while consolidating its position as a global benchmark.
Beyond the screenings, the festival offers a vibrant cultural programme featuring themed exhibitions , book and comic presentations, concerts, children’s activities and much more . Among all the events, the Zombie Walkstands out as one of the most popular and iconic activities, transforming the streets of Sitges into a true zombie apocalypse with crowds of participants dressed as the living dead.
