Overview
- Live shows run at Benidorm’s Palau d’Esports L’Illa with semifinals on February 10 and 12 and the final on February 14, broadcast on La 1 and RTVE Play.
- The 18-artist lineup is led by hosts Javier Ambrossi, Jesús Vázquez, Inés Hernand and Lalachus, with an immersive stage, audience wristbands and guest turns by Alaska, Paloma San Basilio, Luz Casal and Abraham Mateo.
- The contest restores a demoscopic component to the vote, weighted 50% expert jury, 25% televote and 25% demoscopic sample, and enforces a rule limiting contestants’ media appearances to RTVE until the contest ends.
- Beyond the €150,000 winner’s purse, prizes include a TelevisaUnivision promotion and recording trip to Miami and a Stockholm visit to record with Spotify, with the Sirenita de Oro trophy returning.
- Regional authorities in the Valencian Community reaffirm full support for the festival for its tourism and economic impact, as media spotlight pre-show momentum led by high streaming figures for Miranda! and Kenneth.