DOCanarias and Cinema: Screenings and Forums in Tenerife Autumn 2026

Autumn 2026 arrives in Tenerife brimming with cinematic delights for all tastes, from internationally acclaimed festivals to cycles revisiting classics, alongside a strong focus on supporting local talent. Get your diary ready because the island is transforming into one big cinema, offering options that explore reality, mystery, and new narratives.

DOCanarias and the 10th AfroLatAm Forum: The North Turns to Cinema

Puerto de la Cruz, that historic northern corner and crossroads, once again becomes the epicentre of documentary cinema. The DOCanarias International Reality Film Festival sets up shop in the city, offering a deep dive into stories from both near and far. It's a unique opportunity to connect with thought-provoking and moving cinema, set against an always inspiring backdrop.

• ✅ What? The DOCanarias International Reality Film Festival returns to Puerto de la Cruz, an emblematic spot in northern Tenerife, historically recognised as a crossroads of cultures where ocean winds and currents have brought diverse peoples and civilisations together.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-08
• 📍 Where? Puerto de la Cruz
• 💶 Price? Check for prices

Alongside DOCanarias, and as a perfect complement to the festival, comes the 10th AfroLatAm Forum. This gathering is a vital bridge between continents, a platform where audiovisual professionals meet to co-produce projects and forge connections. If you're interested in the future of cinema and global links, this is your event in Puerto de la Cruz.

• ✅ What? The 10th AfroLatAm Forum, a prominent international co-production meeting, celebrates its tenth edition in the Canary Islands, reaffirming its role as a natural bridge between Africa and America.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-09
• 📍 Where? Puerto de la Cruz
• 💶 Price? Check for prices

The Body of the Crime: A Season of Intrigue at Filmoteca Canaria

Filmoteca Canaria invites us on a journey through the noir genre and crime, with its 'El cuerpo del delito' (The Body of the Crime) season. At Espacio La Granja in Santa Cruz, we'll see how violence unfolds on screen across different decades and styles. It's a selection of cinema that will captivate you from the very first frame.

Starting strong, we have the screening of 'La Caja 507' (Box 507), a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoy thrillers with a social edge and a well-crafted plot, this is one of our top recommendations for September.

• ✅ What? Filmoteca Canaria invites you to the screening of 'La Caja 507', one of the standout films within the 'El cuerpo del delito' (The Body of the Crime) season.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-10
• 📍 Where? Espacio La Granja, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• 💶 Price? Free

Continuing the season, we have the unsettling '¿Quién puede matar a un niño?' (Who Can Kill a Child?). A Spanish psychological horror classic that remains as disturbing today as it was on its release. An experience that won't leave you indifferent and showcases the director's mastery.

• ✅ What? Filmoteca Canaria presents the unsettling film '¿Quién puede matar a un niño?' (Who Can Kill a Child?) as part of its 'El cuerpo del delito' (The Body of the Crime) themed season.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-17
• 📍 Where? Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• 💶 Price? Free

Another essential Spanish film in this season is 'El crimen de Cuenca' (The Cuenca Crime). A controversial and pivotal film in its time, it remains a benchmark for its brave portrayal of injustice. A date with cinema history not to be missed.

• ✅ What? Filmoteca Canaria invites you to the screening of 'El crimen de Cuenca' (The Cuenca Crime) as part of the 'El cuerpo del delito' (The Body of the Crime) season.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-24
• 📍 Where? Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• 💶 Price? Free

Concluding this intense journey through crime on screen, we'll see 'El ladrón de los guantes blancos' (The Thief with White Gloves). An opportunity to enjoy a cinematic gem that completes a broad vision of how cinema has tackled the darker side of the human condition.

• ✅ What? Filmoteca Canaria presents the 'El cuerpo del delito' (The Body of the Crime) film season at Espacio La Granja in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• 📅 When? 2026-10-08
• 📍 Where? Espacio La Granja, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• 💶 Price? Free

Local Talent and Arthouse Cinema: Beyond the Festivals

Beyond the major seasons, Tenerife also provides platforms for emerging talent and arthouse cinema. It's important to support our creators and discover new voices, and this season brings a fantastic opportunity to do just that.

In Los Realejos, we have the screening of the short film «Cerillas» (Matches) by Carlos Dóniz, a local filmmaker. An event at Teatro Cine Realejos that allows us to get closer to the audiovisual proposals being created right here on the island. If you appreciate short films and cinema with a personal touch, don't miss it.

• ✅ What? Enjoy the screening of the short film «Cerillas» (Matches), a work by filmmaker Carlos Dóniz.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-25
• 📍 Where? Teatro Cine Realejos, Los Realejos
• 💶 Price? Check for prices

Finally, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes brings us 'Nino', a film that promises to be a moving experience. This work by Pauline Loquès delves into human fragility and hope, offering an intimate story that is sure to touch your heart. It's a great choice for those seeking more reflective and sensitive cinema.

• ✅ What? TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes presents 'Nino', a touching film by Pauline Loquès.
• 📅 When? 2026-08-14
• 📍 Where? TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• 💶 Price? From €4

As you can see, this autumn in Tenerife is packed with possibilities for film lovers. From documentaries that open our eyes to the world, to thrillers that keep us on the edge of our seats, or short films showcasing local talent – there's a plan for every cinephile. All you have to do is pick yours and enjoy the big screen.