RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have announced their Artistic Director for Benidorm Fest 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Sergio Jaén has been announced as the new Artistic Director of Benidorm Fest – forming part of the reforms set out by José Pablo López. Sergio Jaén will go on and design the staging for the Spanish entry at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Sergio Jaén will be known to the Irish fan community for his staging of Bambie Thug’s “Doomsday Blue” last year, in Malmo, which you can watch below:

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: ESCplus Espana & YouTube/EBU