Spain has locked in its 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2026, the fifth edition of the national final that will choose the country’s entry for Vienna. The shows are set for Tuesday 10 February (Semi-Final 1), Thursday 12 February (Semi-Final 2) and the Grand Final on Saturday 14 February, at the Palau Municipal d’Esports l’Illa de Benidorm.
The 18 artists
Asha
Atyat
Dani J
Dora & Marlon Collins
Funambulista
Greg Taro (co-writer of Germany’s Eurovision entry “Always On The Run” in 2024)
Izan Llunas (son of Spain’s 1997 representative Marcos Llunas)
Kenneth
KITAI
KU Minerva
Luna Ki
María León & Julia Medina
MAYO
Mikel Herzog Jr. (son of Spain’s 1998 representative Mikel Herzog)
Miranda! & bailamamá
Rosalinda Galán
The Quinquis
Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS
RTVE received 870 submissions for this edition; the competing songs will be released in full on Tuesday 18 December.
Why this lineup is buzzing
This year’s field blends chart-tested names with cult favourites and fresh discoveries: from dance and electro pioneers (KU Minerva) and rock heavyweights (KITAI), to Latin/pop crossovers (Dani J, Greg Taro) and second-generation Eurovision talent (Izan Llunas, Mikel Herzog Jr.). With two stacked semi-finals and a Valentine’s Day final, expect a high-energy, genre-hopping show on the Costa Blanca.
Who’s your early favourite to win Benidorm Fest 2026 and fly the Spanish flag in Vienna? Tell us in the comments!
