Buenas tardes Europe, this is Benidorm calling! Benidorm Fest 2026 will be kicking off in Spain tonight withi its first semi-final.
We are heading to the sunny shores of Spain for the first semi-final of Benidorm Fest 2026.
How to watch?
You can watch Benidorm Fest 2026 Semi-final #1 at 22:45 CET via the following channels:
- TVE 1
- TVE Internacional (Europe)
- RTVE PLay
About the Show
A total of 9 acts will battle during tonight’s show for six spots in the Grand Final. The six acts with the highest results will qualify to the Grand Final after a combined jury/public vote deliberation.
The show will be held at the Palacio de Deportes de L’Illa in Benidorm and will be hosted by Jesús Vázquez, Javier Ambrossi, Inés Hernand and Lalachus.
The Participants
- Kitai – «El Amor Te Da Miedo»
- María León & Julia Medina – «Las Damas Y El Vagabundo»
- Luna Ki – «Bomba De Amor»
- Greg Taro – «Velita»
- Izan Llunas – «¿Qué Vas A Hacer?»
- Dora & Marlon Collins – «Rakata»
- Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS – «T Amaré»
- Mikel Herzog Jr. – «Mi Mitad»
- Kenneth – «Los Ojos No Mienten»
Benidorm Fest 2026
The 2026 Benidorm Fest will consist of three live televised shows (two semi-finals and a Grand Final). A total of 18 acts will compete in the competition, 9 acts will battle in each of the two semi-finals, the top six acts from each semi-final will proceed to the Grand Final. Hence a total of 12 acts will battle for the coveted trophy in the Grand Final. Benidorm Fest 2026 will run from 10-14 February.
- The 2026 Benidorm Fest will be held on 10 February (First Semi-final), 12 February (Second Semi-final) and 14 February (Grand Final).
- All three shows will be broadcast live on TVE 1.
