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    Festival Internacional de Cine y Creatividad de Los Cabos 2026

    December 9 - 13, 2026 film and creative industry week in Los Cabos.

    • Event date
      December 9, 2026 - December 13, 2026
    • Directions
    Festival Internacional de Cine y Creatividad de Los Cabos 2026
    December 9 - 13, 2026 film and creative industry week in Los Cabos.
    • Event date
      December 9, 2026 - December 13, 2026
    • Directions

    Event Overview

    Event overview

    Festival Internacional de Cine y Creatividad de Los Cabos 2026 brings film screenings, cultural programming and creative-industry dialogue to Los Cabos from December 9 to 13, connecting cinema with destination culture.

    DateDecember 9 - 13, 2026
    OrganizerLos Cabos Arte y Cultura A.C.
    FormatFilm, industry and cultural programming
    VenuesCinemex, Pabellon Cultural and public spaces
    AreaLos Cabos
    Best forFilm, culture and creative industry travelers
    Contacthola@cabosfilmfestival.com
    StatusScheduled

    Why this event matters

    The Los Cabos film festival was created as a meeting point for film, cultural dialogue and industry exchange. Its value for travelers is not only red carpet visibility, but the way screenings, public venues and creative programming activate Los Cabos as a cultural destination.

    Venue, arrival and local planning

    The venue framework includes Cinemex, Pabellon Cultural de la Republica, public plazas and beach or outdoor programming. Treat the final schedule as edition-specific and plan around the official screening grid once released.

    • Use Cabo San Lucas as the easiest base for Pabellon Cultural and marina-area activity.
    • Check daily screening locations before setting transportation.
    • Leave room for evening events, red-carpet moments and public cultural programming.

    Nearby Planning

    Base nearbyCabo San Lucas marina area

    Practical for Pabellon Cultural and many evening plans.

    Plan aroundDaily screening grid

    Confirm exact venues before locking restaurants or transfers.

    Pair withArt and dining nights

    Build cultural evenings around screenings, galleries and dinner.

    Event starts in

    • 167

      Days

    • 10

      Hours

    • 40

      Minutes

    Planning Snapshot

    Best forFilm travelers, culture guests and creative industry visitors
    Public momentsScreenings, talks and venue-specific cultural programming
    Where to stayCabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo or the corridor depending on daily venues
    Hold flexible transport until the final daily program confirms each screening venue.

    Date & Calendar

    Event windowDecember 9 - 13, 2026
    OpeningWednesday, December 9
    Main programmingThursday - Saturday, December 10 - 12
    ClosingSunday, December 13

    Use the Official Schedule tab for the full traveler-facing timeline.

    Schedule Highlights

    • Dec 9Opening day and first programming.
    • Dec 10 - 12Core screening and creative-industry days.
    • Dec 13Closing day and final events.

    Organizer

    Los Cabos Arte y Cultura A.C. logo

    Los Cabos Arte y Cultura A.C.

    Email: hola@cabosfilmfestival.com

    Venues: Cinemex, Pabellon Cultural and public cultural venues

    Organizer, festival purpose and venue framework verified from Mexico Sistema de Informacion Cultural; recent event media cross-checked through Tendencia coverage.

    Venue & Arrival

    VenueCinemex / Pabellon Cultural / public venues
    AreaLos Cabos
    ArrivalConfirm each daily venue before transfer.
    This is a multi-venue festival; a single map anchor helps orientation but does not replace the final daily venue grid.

    Map

    Official Schedule

    Official schedule

    The 2026 day-by-day program has not been published in full. This listing uses the announced December 9 - 13, 2026 window and the verified historical venue framework from Mexico cultural records.

    Opening day

    Day / Evening
    Festival opening and first screenings
    Opening activities typically include welcome programming, screenings and cultural gatherings.

    Screenings and industry programming

    Daily
    Film, conversation and creative sessions
    Use the daily program once released for screenings, talks, panels and venue-specific events.

    Closing day

    Day / Evening
    Closing screenings and festival wrap
    Final-day programming closes the festival window across Los Cabos venues.

    Event starts in

    • 167

      Days

    • 10

      Hours

    • 40

      Minutes

    Planning Snapshot

    Best forFilm travelers, culture guests and creative industry visitors
    Public momentsScreenings, talks and venue-specific cultural programming
    Where to stayCabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo or the corridor depending on daily venues
    Hold flexible transport until the final daily program confirms each screening venue.

    Date & Calendar

    Event windowDecember 9 - 13, 2026
    OpeningWednesday, December 9
    Main programmingThursday - Saturday, December 10 - 12
    ClosingSunday, December 13

    Use the Official Schedule tab for the full traveler-facing timeline.

    Schedule Highlights

    • Dec 9Opening day and first programming.
    • Dec 10 - 12Core screening and creative-industry days.
    • Dec 13Closing day and final events.

    Organizer

    Los Cabos Arte y Cultura A.C. logo

    Los Cabos Arte y Cultura A.C.

    Email: hola@cabosfilmfestival.com

    Venues: Cinemex, Pabellon Cultural and public cultural venues

    Organizer, festival purpose and venue framework verified from Mexico Sistema de Informacion Cultural; recent event media cross-checked through Tendencia coverage.

    Venue & Arrival

    VenueCinemex / Pabellon Cultural / public venues
    AreaLos Cabos
    ArrivalConfirm each daily venue before transfer.
    This is a multi-venue festival; a single map anchor helps orientation but does not replace the final daily venue grid.

    Map

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