RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have announced song submission details, ahead of Benidorm Fest 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

RTVE have revealed that they have received 870 song submissions for Benidorm Fest 2026 – with 350 songs submitted within the last 24 hours of the submission window. The selection committee will now review all of the submissions and select at least 16 songs to compete in Benidorm Fest 2026 – but potentially up to 20 songs may be selected. A further six reserve songs will be selected, in case of any withdrawals.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix