Festival de Cine de Punta del Este

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Arts & CulturePunta del Este
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration7 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFICPUNTA has grown into a genuine
Language["es"]Currency: UYU
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival de Cine de Punta del Este in Punta del Este

Uruguay's leading international film festival, the Festival Internacional de Cine de Punta del Este, FICPUNTA, held each late January into February in the resort city, screening more than 45 films across its 28th edition with free public access to most screenings for local and visiting audiences alike.

The Festival Internacional de Cine de Punta del Este, widely known by its acronym FICPUNTA, has become one of Uruguay's most substantial cultural events, timed each year to land during the country's peak summer resort season in Punta del Este, Maldonado department.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

FICPUNTA has grown into a genuine international showcase, its 28th edition featuring more than 45 films with confirmed juries and dedicated opening and closing selections, timed deliberately to coincide with Punta del Este's peak summer tourist season so the festival reaches both the resort's international visitor base and Uruguayan film audiences

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The mystery stays covered

unusually for a festival of its scale, the majority of its screenings are offered free of charge, a policy the Intendencia de Maldonado and organizers have maintained across multiple editions to keep the event accessible

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Continues Punta del Este's role as one of South America's prominent seasonal cultural and film hubs

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing international cinema programming with the resort city's long-standing status as a summer gathering point for Uruguayan

The sacred route

Living ritual

Argentine and international visitors

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use Punta del Este transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart resort casual for screenings and any opening-night events; beachwear for daytime alongside festival attendance, since the festival overlaps with peak Punta del Este summer season.

Safety

Festival de Cine de Punta del Este is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Punta del Este, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["es"] · UYU

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.95 S, 54.93 WOpen in Google Maps

Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportUse Punta del Este transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Punta del Este, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival de Cine de Punta del Este?

Festival de Cine de Punta del Este is listed for Past edition: 7–13 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival de Cine de Punta del Este take place?

The festival is listed in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

7 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?

Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay

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.

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Official URLcinepunta.uy
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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