- This is how different (or not) the Benidorm Fest 2026 ranking would have been, according to YouTube and Spotify views
The final of Benidorm Fest 2026 is ready to start again in an edition marked by important new features, both in the format and in the voting system. For the first time since its creation, the winner will not represent Spain in Eurovision. Instead, RTVE has reformulated the contest to turn it into a great independent musical showcase, whose main prize will be the Little Golden Mermaid and a financial provision of 150,000 euros destined to boost the career of the winning artist.
Despite this change of direction, public participation continues to be a fundamental pillar of the festival. RTVE has reinforced its official application so that viewers can vote easily and safely during the galas. The RTVE appavailable free of charge for iOS and Android, includes a space dedicated to Benidorm Fest that will be activated as soon as the first semi-final begins. But how can we vote from home for our favorite?
How to vote for your favorite at Benidorm Fest 2026
To vote, users must access the “Votes” section, which will only be available during live minutes enabled. It is necessary to log in with an RTVE Play account or register for the first time, a mandatory step to guarantee the validity of the votes. Each user will be able to issue up to five free votes per round, following the model of previous years.
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The 2026 voting system also recovers a long-awaited element: the demoscopic votewhich returns after its absence in the previous edition. The weighting is distributed as follows: 50% for the professional jury, 25% for the demoscopic vote and 25% for televoting issued through the app. In this way, RTVE seeks to balance the opinion of the general public, the representative sample and the technical assessment of experts.
This is how the RTVE app works
The app also incorporates accessibility improvements, such as support for screen readers, a simplified layout, and real-time notices about the opening and closing of polls. Once the vote has been cast, the user will receive immediate confirmation within the app itself.
Download and access
- The app is available for free on iOS and Android.
- When you open it, you will see a featured module of the Benidorm Fest during the weeks of the contest.
- To vote, it is mandatory log in with your RTVE Play account or create a new one. This avoids duplicate votes and guarantees the traceability of the process.
2. Section “Benidorm Fest”
Within the app a specific space appears with:
- Artist information.
- Videos, interviews and performances.
- Gala calendar.
- Direct access to the voting area.
Everything is organized so you don't have to browse too much.
3. How to vote
The system is very simple, but it is only activated when RTVE indicates it live.
- During the gala, a button or tab called “Votes”.
- When you enter, you will see the list of participants for that semi-final or final.
- Each user can issue up to five free votes per round.
- Simply click on the chosen artist and confirm.
- The app will show you a message “Recorded vote” to make sure it has counted
All the songs from the second semi-final of Benidorm Fest 2026
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'Turista' by ASHA, a contestant at the Benidorm Fest 2016
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'Sobran Gilipo**as' by Funambulista, a contestant at Benidorm Fest 2026
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'Bailtamos' by Dani J, candidate for the Benidorm Fest 2026
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'You don't love me' by The Quinquis, a contestant at Benidorm Fest 2026
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'Dopamina' by Atyat, candidate for the Benidorm Fest 2026
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'Tócame' by MAYO, a contestant at the Benidorm Fest 2016
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'Despierto Amtamos', by Miranda! and bailamamá, contestants at Benidorm Fest 2026
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'Mataora' by Rosalinda Galán, Benidorm Fest 2026 contestant
- This is the lyrics and meaning of the song 'I will not cry again' by Ku Minerva, a contestant at the Benidorm Fest 2026
