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The Benidorm Fest presents the 16 songs that are competing to win the Bronze Microphone

The competition will hold its two semi-finals on January 30 and February 1, while the grand final will be on February 3.

The mayor of Benidorm, Toni Pérez, and Councilor for Events, Jesús Carrobles, participated this Thursday in Madrid in the presentation of the 16 songs that will participate in the third edition of the Benidorm Fest to win the Bronze Microphone and be able to represent to Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The press conference in which the topics were announced, directed by the director of Participation and Communication of Spanish Radio Television (RTVE), María Eizaguirre, has had the participation of almost all the artists selected for this edition, except for two who are outside Spain due to professional commitments, as well as with the co-directors of the Benidorm Fest, Ana María Bordas and César Vallejo, and it has been broadcast live through RTVE Play.

The mayor of the city has highlighted that, with the dissemination of the selected songs, "we take another step towards the celebration of a Benidorm Fest that, with only two editions, has come to revolutionize the musical panorama of our country, reaping also many awards and recognitions” and has trusted that this third edition “will serve to consolidate it as one of the great musical events of the year.”

Likewise, Toni Pérez has reiterated once again that this contest is “one of the great bets of this government team and our city” and has conveyed his congratulations “to the organization and all the participants” for the level of the compositions.

The songs that will compete to be the winners of the contest cover a wide variety of musical genres, from urban rhythms to pop, pop-rock, Latin music, melodic or electronic sounds. For this reason, both Pérez and Carrobles have agreed that all of this will allow “we to be able to experience three very varied galas, with many scenographic proposals and with a spectacular level.”

Likewise, the Councilor for Events has also highlighted that, among the cast of artists who will star in the 'Fest' "there is also a lot of diversity: from new artists to others with long careers in the world of music and with fame behind them", which in his opinion “guarantees that the festival will once again generate a lot of interest from the public, as also demonstrated by the speed with which tickets are being sold.”

The songs and artists selected as finalists for the Benidorm Fest are: Miss Caffeina, with 'Bla, blah, bla'; Yoly Saa, with 'I don't forget'; the singer and composer from Villena Almácor, with 'Brillos platino'; Angy Fernández, with 'I know who I am'; Dellacruz, with the song 'Kiss in the morning';

Jorge González, with 'Caliente'; Lérica, which presents 'Astronauta'; the Mantra trio, of which Carlos Marco from Alicante is a part, with 'Me vas a ver'; María Peláe, with the song 'Remitente'; Marlena, with her 'Summer Love'; the also from Alicante Nebulossa, with 'Zorra'; Noan and her song 'I miss you'; Quique Niza, with 'Prisionero'; Roger Padrós, who presents the song in Valencian 'El temps'; Sofía Coll, singing the English title 'Here to stay'; and finally, st. Pedro, with 'Two strangers'. All of them can be heard now on the Benidorm Fest website and starting at midnight tonight they will also be on the main streaming music platforms.

The Benidorm Fest will celebrate its two semi-finals on January 30 and February 1, while the grand final gala will be on February 3.

Likewise, RTVE has announcedthat the programming will be completed with a 'Euroclub' party, which will take place on January 31 at the 'Ku' nightclub, and a free concert scheduled for February 2 in the Plaza de la Hispanidad, as well as a new edition of the 'Tapa Fest' for local hospitality establishments that want to participate. In addition, the public who cannot get a ticket to see the competition from the Palau d'Esports but want to experience the competition here, in Benidorm, will also be able to follow the galas live from the screens that will be installed at the Tecnohito.

In addition to winning the Bronze Microphone, the winner of the Benidorm Fest will have the honor of representing Spain in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held from May 14 to 18, 2024 at the city's Malmö Arena. from Malmö, Sweden.

🌴 What's On Across the Costa Blanca

Benidorm & Surrounding Areas | 6–12 July 2026

The Costa Blanca is in full summer swing, with another busy week of sunshine, festivals, sporting events and family entertainment across Benidorm, Altea, Villajoyosa, Finestrat, La Nucía and L'Alfàs del Pi.

With schools now breaking up across Europe and visitor numbers increasing, beaches, attractions, markets and nightlife are all operating at peak season.

☀️ Benidorm

Beaches & Summer Fun

Benidorm's Blue Flag beaches continue to welcome thousands of visitors each day with full summer services.

Activities include:

Parasailing and jet ski adventures
Boat trips to Benidorm Island
Paddleboarding and kayaking
Beach volleyball
Open-air fitness classes
Family beach activities

New Attraction

Visitors can now take photos at Benidorm's brand-new giant seafront letters, created from 170kg of recycled fishing nets, located on the Tamarindos Promenade.

Costa Blanca Cup 2026

The international youth football tournament continues across Benidorm and the Marina Baixa, bringing together:

319 teams
34 countries
Thousands of players, coaches and supporters
Matches are being played throughout the week in Benidorm, Altea, La Vila Joiosa, La Nucía, Finestrat, L'Alfàs del Pi and Calpe.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Live tribute shows every evening
Comedy, cabaret and karaoke
Beach clubs and rooftop bars
Live DJs along Levante and Poniente
Sunset boat parties
Summer club nights

🌿 Albir & L'Alfàs del Pi

Award-Winning Nature

The Albir Lighthouse Trail, recently named Spain's Best Blue Trail 2026, remains one of the Costa Blanca's most popular walks.

Visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the Serra Gelada Natural Park.

Things To Do

Guided nature walks
Cycling routes
Outdoor fitness
Beachfront restaurants
Evening live music
International community events

🍫 Villajoyosa

Colourful Coastal Heritage

La Vila Joiosa continues to attract visitors with its colourful seafront and historic centre.

Popular attractions include:

Chocolate museum visits
Factory tours
Artisan markets
Historic Old Town walks
Beachfront restaurants
Live music
Summer gastronomy events continue throughout July.

🏟️ La Nucía

Sports & Family Activities

The Camilo Cano Sports City remains busy with:
National and international training camps
Community fitness programmes
Youth sporting events
Outdoor exercise sessions

Family activities

Local summer cultural events and evening entertainment continue throughout the municipality.

🌅 Finestrat

Outdoor Adventures

The warm weather makes Finestrat one of the area's top destinations for outdoor activities.

Popular choices include:
Hiking Puig Campana
Guided countryside walks
Scenic village tours
Mountain biking
La Cala beach days
Shopping & Dining
La Marina Shopping Centre summer promotions
Beachfront restaurants
Evening shopping
Outdoor terraces

🎭 Altea

Arts & Culture

Altea continues its lively summer programme with:
Artisan markets
Art galleries
Live jazz
Acoustic concerts
Cultural events around Plaza de la Iglesia

New This Week

Altea has launched a special summer police operation, increasing patrols across beaches, the Old Town and tourist areas to help keep residents and visitors safe throughout the busy holiday season.

Coastal Experiences
Catamaran cruises
Sunset sailing trips
Seafront dining
Photography workshops

📅 Coming Up

Costa Blanca Cup finals approach
Outdoor concerts continue across the Marina Baixa
More beach entertainment throughout July
Summer fiestas gathering momentum
Markets, family activities and evening events across the region
Tourist attractions operating extended opening hours

Quick Summary

⚽ Costa Blanca Cup continues across the region

📸 New giant Benidorm letters now open on Tamarindos Promenade

🏖️ Beaches, water sports and boat trips in full swing

🌿 Albir Lighthouse Trail remains Spain's Best Blue Trail

🍫 Villajoyosa's heritage attractions continue to draw visitors

👮 Altea launches enhanced summer police patrols

🎶 Live music, nightlife and outdoor dining across the Costa Blanca

☀️ Peak summer holiday season is now underway

🌤️ Weather Outlook

Expect another week of hot, settled weather.

🌡️ Daytime temperatures: 30°C–34°C

🌙 Evening temperatures: 23°C–26°C

Perfect conditions for beach days, sightseeing, outdoor dining and evening entertainment. Remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and avoid prolonged exposure during the hottest part of the afternoon.