RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has announced that the 2022 Spanish Eurovision representative, Chanel, will be gracing the Benidorm Fest 2026 Grand Final in February.

Chanel, the very first winner of Benidorm Fest, will be back on the Benidorm Fest stage next month to celebrate the 5th anniversary of her epic victory. Chanel won the golden ticket to Eurovision 2022 where she mesmerised Europe with her faboulous performance achieving an honorable 3rd place in the Grand Final with ‘Slo Mo’.

Chanel will perform during the Benidorm Fest 2026 Grand Final. The 5th Benidorm Fest edition will be held on 10, 12 and 14 February in Benidorm.


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