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Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS Crowned Winners of Benidorm Fest 2026

Benidorm / 15 February 2026

 

Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS have triumphed at Benidorm Fest 2026 with their powerful ballad “T AMARÉ” (“I Will Love You”), securing the honour of representing Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest.

 

The highly anticipated final took place this evening at the Palau d’Esports l’Illa de Benidorm, delivering a spectacular night of music, celebration and high production values. The show was hosted by Javier Ambrossi, Jesús Vázquez and Inés Hernand, who guided audiences through an evening filled with standout performances and special guest appearances.

 

A Star-Studded Final

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, last year’s winner Melody returned to the Benidorm stage as an interval act. She was joined by previous champions Chanel, Blanca Paloma and Nebulossa, alongside popular past participants including Daniela Blasco, Agoney, Almacor, Jorge González and Vicco, turning the final into a true showcase of Spain’s recent Eurovision legacy.

 

How the Winner Was Decided

The result was determined through Benidorm Fest’s established voting system:

• 50% Professional Jury
• 25% Public Televote
• 25% Demoscopic Jury

 

The eight-member professional jury comprised leading figures from across the Spanish-language music industry:

• Sonia Durán – Director, UFI (Unión Fonográfica Independiente)
• Alicia García – Director of Strategic Agreements and Sponsorships, Starlite Group
• Almudena Heredero – President, MIM (Women in the Music Industry)
• Dani Ruiz – Composer
• Ignacio Meyer – President, TelevisaUnivision
• Javier Llano – Content Director, Cadena 100
• Melani Parejo – Spotify Director for Southern and Eastern Europe
• Roberto Santamaría – Director of RNE (jury spokesperson)

 

After combining all votes, Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS topped the scoreboard with 166 points, earning 82 from the jury, 36 from the demoscopic panel and 48 from the public televote.

Rosalinda Galán finished third with 140 points, while ASHA secured second place with 144 points for “Turista”.

 

Full Results – Benidorm Fest 2026 Final

1. Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS – “T AMARÉ” – 166 points
2. ASHA – “Turista” – 144 points
3. Rosalinda Galán – “Mataora” – 140 points
4. Izan Llunas – “¿Qué vas a hacer?” – 139 points
5. Miranda! & bailamamá – “Despierto amándote” – 118 points
6. KITAI – “El amor te da miedo” – 103 points
7. The Quinquis – “Tú no me quieres” – 93 points
8. María León ft. Julia Medina – “Las damas y el vagabundo” – 82 points
9. Dani J – “Bailándote” – 80 points
10. Mikel Herzog Jr. – “Mi mitad” – 79 points
11. MAYO – “Tócame” – 64 points
12. Kenneth – “Los ojos no mienten” – 40 points

 

Prize and Additional Awards

As winners, Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS will receive a total cash prize of €150,000, with €100,000 awarded to the performers and €50,000 allocated to the songwriter(s).

 

Two additional industry prizes were also presented during the evening:

The Spotify Award, including a partnership and recording session at Spotify’s studios in Stockholm, was awarded to ASHA.

 

A TelevisaUnivision Prize, consisting of a trip to Miami to record a single with an international producer, was awarded to Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS.

 

About Benidorm Fest

Benidorm Fest was launched in 2022 as Spain’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The event revived the legacy of the historic Benidorm International Song Festival, which first began in 1958 and last took place in 2006.

 

Previous Benidorm Fest winners include:

• 2022: Chanel – “SloMo”
• 2023: Blanca Paloma – “Eaea”
• 2024: Nebulossa – “Zorra”
• 2025: Melody – “Esa diva”

 

The Spanish broadcaster RTVE has formally withdrawn Spain from the 2026 Eurovisio Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed that Israel would remain in the lineup, following political controversy. This marks the first time since the country’s debut in 1961 that Spain will miss Eurovision.

 

Although Spain still held Benidorm Fest 2026 as a national music festival (where Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS won), that event is not selecting an official Eurovision entry this year due to the withdrawal.