Chicago Latino Film Festival

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Arts & CultureChicago
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration12 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts standing as the longest-running and
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Chicago Latino Film Festival in Chicago

The Chicago Latino Film Festival, produced every April by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, is the nation's longest-running and largest festival dedicated to Spanish and Portuguese-language film by Latino artists. The 2026 edition marks its 42nd annual run, screening April 16 through 27 at Landmark Century Centre Cinemas. Since its founding in 1985, the festival has built a four-decade record as a dedicated home for Latino cinema in Chicago.

Its cultural mission and longevity make it a strong film row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its standing as the longest-running and largest festival in the United States devoted to Spanish and Portuguese-language film by Latino artists sets the Chicago Latino Film Festival apart, a distinction built up since its founding in 1985 by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago

02

The mystery stays covered

Reaching its 42nd annual edition in 2026, the festival has outlasted most peer film festivals of its era, giving it a depth of relationships with Latino filmmakers across the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula that newer festivals cannot match

03

The city starts moving

Screenings are concentrated at Landmark Century Centre Cinemas over a twelve-day run each April, giving Chicago audiences a dense, focused window on Latino cinema rather than a scattered, citywide programme

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Founded in 1985 by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival grew out of a mission to give Spanish and Portuguese-language cinema by Latino artists a dedicated annual platform in the city

The sacred route

Living ritual

a role it has held continuously for four decades

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Transit works well for central venues.

What to wear

Casual attire is standard for cinema screenings; no particular dress requirements apply beyond what is comfortable for a day of moving between showings.

Safety

At Chicago Latino Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Chicago

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.85 N, 87.65 WOpen in Google Maps

Chicago, IL

TransportTransit works well for central venues.
Stay areaChicago

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Chicago Latino Film Festival?

Chicago Latino Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 3–14 April 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Chicago Latino Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Chicago, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

12 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Chicago, IL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLchicagolatinofilmfestival.org
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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