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RTVE has officially announced the eighteen artists who will compete in Benidorm Fest 2027 and confirmed the dates of the competition. The highly anticipated festival is set to take place in January in Benidorm.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, officially presented the full line-up of artists who will compete in Benidorm Fest 2027. A total of eighteen acts have been selected to battle it out for the coveted Golden Sirenita trophy.
The confirmed artists for Benidorm Fest 2027 are:
- Alba Morena
- Andrés Koi
- Bombai
- Chema Rivas
- Dani Dicostas
- Fran Tuduri
- GALE
- ISABEL AAIÚN
- Ladilla Rusa
- Merche
- Pipiolas
- Polo Nández & Sebastián Llosa
- ROSSA
- SARA ABAD
- Sev’s
- Suzete
- Tami Tamako
- Vicco
Notably, Vicco, who achieved significant success with her entry “Nochentera” in Benidorm Fest 2023, makes a return to the competition.
RTVE further confirmed the key dates for Benidorm Fest 2027, which will be held at the Palau d’Esports L’Illa de Benidorm.
- Semi-Final 1: January 26, 2027
- Semi-Final 2: January 28, 2027
- Grand Final: January 30, 2027
The format will see nine entries competing in each semi-final, with four artists from each qualifying for the grand final. The results throughout the competition will be determined by a combination of 50% expert jury, 25% demoscopic jury, and 25% public vote. The songs of the participants are scheduled for publication on December 17.
Spain’s Eurovision 2027 Participation Remains Uncertain
Despite the excitement surrounding Benidorm Fest 2027, Spain’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 remains undecided. RTVE’s chair, José Pablo López, has proposed to the Board of Directors that Spain should not participate in Eurovision 2027, continuing a boycott in protest at Israel’s continued involvement in the contest. Consequently, Benidorm Fest will proceed as a separate music competition for the time being.
