RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has unveiled the Benidorm Fest 2026 jury.
Spain and RTVE are gearing up in full steam for Benidorm Fest 2026! Benidorm Fest 2026 is set to kick off tomorrow Tuesday 10th February in Benidorm.
RTVE has unveiled the Benidorm Fest 2026 jury:
- Roberto Santamaría (RNE Director)- jury spokesperson
- Alicia García
- Almudena Heredero
- Dani Ruiz
- Ignacio Meyer
- Javier Llano
- Melanie Parejo
- Sonia Durán Guarasa
Benidorm Fest 2026
The fifth edition of Benidorm Fest will be held on 10, 12 and 14 February and will be organized and produced by RTVE. It will be the very first time that the winner of Benidorm Fest will not represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest due to Spain’s withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026.
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 six acts from each semi-final will proceed to the Grand Final after a 50/50 public -jury deliberation. Hence a total of 12 acts will battle in the Grand Final.
The three shows will be hosted by Ines Hernand, Jesus Vazquez, Lalachus and Javier Ambrossi. All three shows will be broadcast live on TVE 1, RNE and RTVE Play.
The winner of Benidorm Fest 2026 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.
