RTVE has named 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027, including Vicco and Ladilla Rusa. More than 1,000 applications were submitted; the semi-finals are set for 26 and 28 January.
RTVE unveiled its Benidorm Fest lineup at a press conference at the Prado del Rey studios in Madrid on 14 October 2026. The selected performers were there as the broadcaster announced the names.
The listed acts are Alba Morena and Andrés Koi. Bombai and Chema Rivas are also on the roster. Dani Dicostas and Fran Tuduri made the cut, alongside GALE and Isabel Aaiún. Ladilla Rusa and Merche join Pipiolas and Polo Nández. Sebastián Llosa and ROSSA are named, as are Sara Abad and Sev’s. Suzete and Tami Tamako round out the list with Vicco. The announcement describes the field as 18 artists, though the published list contains 19 names.
More than 1,000 applications were submitted. The festival runs from 23 to 30 January 2027. Its first semi-final is scheduled for Tuesday 26 January, followed by the second on Thursday 28 January. Artists who qualify will compete in the final on Saturday 30 January.
Several contestants have already built a profile outside the festival. Vicco competed in the second edition and is known for “Nochentera”. Isabel Aaiún’s “La potra salvaje” became the unofficial anthem of Spain’s national team in 2024. Ladilla Rusa bring satirical pop to the lineup. Merche is known for “Abre tu mente”.
Alba Morena has written songs for Ana Torroja and Luz Casal. Andrés Koi was formerly in Dvicio. Bombai, a pop-rock trio, has collaborated with Bebe. Chema Rivas has worked with Juan Magán and Antonio José. GALE has collaborated with Shakira and Christina Aguilera. The artist has also worked with Juanes and Aitana.
Dani Dicostas is an indie-pop artist with three albums. Fran Tuduri is a self-taught musician. Pipiolas mix pop and house, with techno-pop and punk also in their sound. Polo Nández and Sebastián Llosa compete as a duo.
ROSA competed on Factor X. Sara Abad appeared on OT 2023 and La Voz Kids. Sev’s blends urban and electronic sounds, with melodic pop in the mix. Tami Tamako is known for K-pop choreography.
Benidorm Fest builds towards a final after two semi-finals, unlike civic celebrations such as Zaragoza’s flower offering. Past winners include Chanel and Blanca Paloma. Nebulossa and Melody have also won. Tony Grox and Lucycalys took the title as a duo.
Tickets for the public go on sale next November.
