Chanel to Perform at Benidorm Fest 2026 Final and Presenter Team Confirmed

Published on January 11, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Photograph of singer Chanel on stage, wearing performance attire, smiling and waving to the audience during a live presentation.

Chanel to Perform at the Benidorm Fest 2026 Final and the Host Team is Confirmed

The festival that selects Spain's song for Eurovision adds a stellar participation for its next edition. Chanel, who won the contest in 2022 with her song SloMo, will return to the stage as a guest artist in the decisive gala. 🎤

A Signing That Generates Excitement

The confirmation that Chanel will perform at the Benidorm Fest 2026 final arrives as a nod to her historic success. Her victory in the festival propelled her to represent the country at Eurovision, a fact that many fans celebrate. This strategy of including established artists seeks to enhance the appeal of the television show.

Key Details of the Announcement:
  • Chanel will participate specifically in the final gala of the festival.
  • Her performance does not compete; it is a special intervention as a guest artist.
  • The organization plans this to link successful past editions with the current one.
The participation of artists like Chanel strengthens the public's emotional connection to the festival and its legacy in Eurovision.

The Team That Will Host the Galas

At the same time, the event's direction revealed who will host the three galas of the 2026 edition. A mixed team was chosen that combines experience, connection with music, and a dose of humor. 🎭

Confirmed Hosts:
  • Jesús Vázquez: brings his long career and ease on television.
  • Javier Ambrossi: known for his deep connection to musical and scenic culture.
  • Inés Hernand: joins the main team of masters of ceremonies.
  • Lalachus: the comedian repeats in the role after his stint in the 2025 edition.

The Format is Consolidated

With these announcements, the Benidorm Fest 2026 consolidates its role as a key platform for Eurovision. It will maintain the structure of two semifinals and a final, which will take place at the Palacio de Deportes L'Illa de Benidorm. While the contenders fine-tune their choreographies, the hosts rehearse to avoid confusion with the contest terms, such as the demosc votes

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