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Benidorm Fest 2026 Semi‑Final: Six Finalists Confirmed

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Archyde Benidorm fest 2026: First Six Finalists Revealed After Tense Semi-Final Benidorm, Spain – The first semi-final of the Benidorm Fest 2026 concluded with a nail-biting selection process, identifying the initial… You can read the full story here: Benidorm Fest 2026 Semi‑Final: Six Finalists Confirmed.
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Today marks the start of a new edition of Benidorm Fest. The festival, which RTVE turned into its major winter music event, faces its decisive week in 2026 in an unprecedented context: for the first time, it is not serving as a prelude to Eurovision. For five editions, the connection with the European contest has been the main driver of Benidorm Fest's appeal, both in terms of media coverage and viewership. This break now forces the public broad…

The fifth edition of Benidorm Fest 2026 kicks off this Tuesday with the first semifinal, which can be seen after La Revuelta (10:45 PM) on La 1 of TVE and RTVE. Nine artists will take to the stage of the music competition to perform their respective songs, including "¿Qué vas a hacer?" (What are you going to do?), the entry with which Izan Llunas is competing. "Every second that passes, I'm getting a little more nervous, but well, I think it's n…

The artist, Julia Medina, has spoken candidly about RTVE's decision not to participate in Eurovision in the context of Benidorm Fest. Medina, who is performing "La dama y el vagabundo" (Lady and the Tramp) this year alongside María León, reflects on the current political climate, the meaning of music, and what it has meant for her to be part of a competition she considers increasingly prestigious. Read more

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ESdiario broke the news in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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