We have the first six Benidorm Fest 2026 finalists! The first semifinal of Benidorm Fest 2026 was held tonight in Benidorm where 9 acts battled for the golden ticket to the Grand Final.

The 2026 Benidorm Fest Semifinal #1 was held tonight at the Palau D’Illa in Benidorm  and hosted by Jesús Vázquez, Javier Ambrossi, Inés Hernand and Lalachus.

Paloma San Basilio (Spain 1985) and Fangoria were the guest acts during the interval of the show.

The following six acts have qualified to the Grand Final after a mixed jury/public voting deliberation:

  1. Kitai – «El Amor Te Da Miedo»
  2. María León & Julia Medina – «Las Damas Y El Vagabundo»
  3. Izan Llunas – «¿Qué Vas A Hacer?»
  4. Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS – «T Amaré»
  5. Mikel Herzog Jr. – «Mi Mitad»
  6. Kenneth – «Los Ojos No Mienten»

Benidorm Fest 2026

The 2026 Benidorm Fest consists of three live televised shows (two semi-finals and a Grand Final). A total of 18 acts are competing in 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 Benidorm Fest 2026 trophy. Benidorm Fest 2026 will run from 10-14 February. All shows are broadcast live on TVE 1, RTVE Play and TVE Internacional.

  • 10/01/2026- Benidorm Fest 2025 Semi-final #1
  • 12/02/2026- Benidorm Fest 2025 Semi-final #2
  • 14/02/2026- Benidorm Fest 2025 Grand Final

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