The lights illuminate Benidorm, the music reverberates in every corner and the fans chant the names of their favourite artists. The Benidorm Fest is not just a festival, it is an experience that envelops you from the first second. If you are on holiday on the Costa Blanca and thought that the only exciting thing would be the turquoise sea and tapas, think again. The Benidorm Fest 2025 is here and promises to be a show that will make all of Spain (and Europe) vibrate!
For those who don't know yet, the Benidorm Fest is the event where Spain chooses its representative for Eurovision. But it's not just a competition, it's an epic party full of music, emotion and pure spectacle!
From January 28 to February 1, 2025, Benidorm will be transformed into the epicentre of entertainment with semi-finals, a grand final and a host of parallel activities. So if you are passing through the Costa Blanca, make some space in your diary because you can NOT miss this.
And if you don’t get a ticket for the galas, don’t worry. The entire city is filled with activities, live music and an incredible atmosphere.
The first finalists are already making waves: Lachispa, Kuve, Daniela Blasco and Lucas Bun have won over the public with spectacular performances. But there are still many surprises to discover in the second semi-final and the grand final.
Do you want more excitement? This year the stage is a spectacle in itself, with an impressive triangular design and more than 18 cameras capturing every angle of the performances. Experience it from the front row and witness the magic live!
Benidorm Fest is not only experienced at the Palacio de los Deportes, but throughout the city:
Benidorm Fest Village: concerts, Eurovision karaoke and food trucks in the Plaza de Sus Majestades los Reyes de España.
Euroclub: official parties on January 29 and 31 with guest artists and DJs.
Tapa Fest: 21 local restaurants offering tapas inspired by the festival. You can also vote for the best one!
If you've ever wanted to experience Eurovision up close, this is your moment. Whether dancing in the Village, trying Eurovision tapas or simply letting yourself be carried away by the atmosphere, Benidorm Fest 2025 is an experience you'll remember forever.
Benidorm is ready to shine. And you?
If you are one of those who know all the songs of the festival, this is YOUR moment. If not, get ready to join the Eurovision fever.
Moments that made history: Do you remember the boom that Chanel generated at the Benidorm Fest 2022 with their performance of SloMo? Since then, this festival has been synonymous with quality, spectacle and great artists who have made history in Spanish music.
So if you are on the Costa Blanca, put on your most Eurovision outfit, tune your voice and join the party. See you in Benidorm!
Alicante
Just before the summer solstice, Alicante dresses up to the nines to conjure up the time when King James II incorporated the land of Alicante to the Crown of Aragon, and endowed the province with an annual market fair that marked the beginning of the city's commercial activity.
Moraira
A week of festivities, gala parades, conquests and reconquests bring the streets of Moraira to fever pitch, coinciding as they do with the start of the tourist season and the celebration of one of this Alicante town's most deeply rooted festivals: the Moors and Christians Festival.
Benidorm
Coinciding with World Tourism Day on the 27th of September, Benidorm will be holding its "Tapas Week", a successful event that in previous years has attracted numerous participants. Thanks to this promotion and during the seven days of its duration, anyone can try the best morsels on offer in lots of restaurants for only 2€.
