Don’t miss next week’s grand finale of the Spanish part of the biggest European music drama of the year!
Benidorm Fest 2025, where Spain’s representative will be selected, will take place from January 28 to February 1.
The semifinals will be held on January 28 and 30, and the grand final on February 1. All events will be broadcast live on La 1, with online access available via the RTVE Play platform.
Broadcast schedule:
- Semifinals: 10:50 PM
- Final: 10:05 PM
Where to watch Benidorm Fest in Madrid?
As usual, the final will be screened in cinemas. Cinesa and Yelmo have already announced their plans. In addition, some bars, such as You and Me, will show the final on big screens in Madrid.
What’s new this year?
- Secret semifinal results:
Viewers won’t know the rankings of the participants until the final. In the semifinals, only the four finalists advancing to the Grand Final will be announced, but their exact positions in the semifinals will remain a mystery. Initially, this new rule caused some controversy, but in the end, it adds more intrigue to the final showdown. - Free voting:
Voting at Benidorm Fest 2025 will be free. The organizers have eliminated the demographic panel voting and increased the weight of audience votes to 50% of the final result. To vote, you’ll need to register in advance through the free RTVE Play app.
Who are the favorites at Benidorm Fest 2025?
4th place:
With 7% chances of winning, Carla Frigo – “Bésame”.
A beautiful young woman with a pop song combining electronic music and bachata elements. She has more than 4 million followers on TikTok. However, doubts remain about how well she can sing live. Even in the studio version, her voice is barely a whisper. Is this Eurovision material? Probably not.
3rd place:
With 9% chances of winning, J Kbello – “V.I.P.”.
A dancer turned singer. His track is completely viral, blending afro-funk, electronic music, and UK garage, and it’s incredibly catchy. On top of that, his looks don’t go unnoticed—but he’s not overly polished, unlike last year’s Jorge González. However, the same question applies: how will he perform live? Is this Eurovision material? Probably yes.
2nd place:
With 23% chances of winning, Melody – “Esa Diva”.
A pop-electronic track with a Spanish flavor. The lyrics reinterpret the concept of a “diva,” emphasizing that it can be any woman—whether a mother waking up early or an artist without much recognition. The song conveys a message of equality and inclusion, which Eurovision values highly. In my opinion, Melody’s song is the most “Eurovision-ready” among the 16 contestants.
1st place:
With 31% chances of winning, Lachispa – “Hartita de llorar”.
The song blends traditional flamenco with hip-hop, reggaeton, and electronic music—exactly the kind of style Spaniards love. Personally, I’ve tried to listen to it multiple times, but I kept skipping after 20 seconds. Perhaps other viewers will feel the same. However, this is the current favorite. Lachispa was a backing vocalist for Rosalía, so we know she can sing beautifully.
The grand finale is almost here! Who will be Spain’s representative at Eurovision 2025?
