RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has unveiled the competing acts at the forthcoming Spanish national selection- Benidorm Fest 2026.
RTVE and Spain are gearing up in full steam for their 2026 national selection Benidorm Fest. A total of 18 acts will be battling for the winner’s crown.
The Spanish natonal broadcaster unveiled the names of the lucky candidates today during a special press conference at the RTVE Headquarters in Madrid:
- Asha
- Atyat
- Dani J
- Dora & Marlon Collins
- Funambulista
- Greg Taro
- Izan Llunas
- Kenneth
- Kitai
- Ku Minerva
- Luna Ki
- María León & Julia Medina
- Mayo
- Mikel Herzog Jr.
- Miranda! & Bailamamá
- Rosalinda Galán
- The Kinkis
- Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS
RTVE will be releasing the 18 competing entries on 18 December.
Benidorm Fest 2026
RTVE will be opting to select the Spanish Eurovision entry and act via Benidorm Fest for the fifth consecutive time if Spain participates at Eurovision 2026.( Spain will compete at ESC 2026 if Israel is excluded from the contest).
Benidorm Fest 2026 will consist of three live televised shows ( two semi-finals and a grand final). A total of 18 acts will partake in the competition, nine acts in each of the two semi-finals. The top four acts from each semi-final will proceed to the Grand Final after a 50/50 public -jury deliberation
Hence a total of 8 acts will battle at the Grand Final of Benidorm Fest 2026
RTVE reserves the right to extend the number of competing acts at Benidorm Fest 2026 both in the semi-finals and grand final if it deems that the quality of the songs is high.
The 2026 Spanish Eurovision act and entry will be determined via a 50/50 jury /public voting deliberation. The public voting will consist of 25% (app, televoting,sms) and 25% (demoscopic vote).
The winner of Benidorm Fest will be awarded €100,000 whilst the composers of the winning entry will receive €50,000.
Benidorm Fest 2026 will be held on 10, 12 and 14 February in Benidorm, Spain.
