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Benidorm Fest 2026
Spanish broadcaster RTVE and the Generalitat Valenciana present Benidorm Fest.
Benidorm Fest 2026
Spanish broadcaster RTVE and the Generalitat Valenciana present Benidorm Fest, the ultimate Eurovision Party in Spain.
- Visiting for Benidorm’s Eurovision spectacular? Check out the luxury Villa Venecia Boutique hotel in the centre of Benidorm with a spacious terrace, complete with hot tub! Alternatively, Hotel Queens provides simple yet popular accommodation, steps from the gay scene.
The Party
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically the final weekend in January with semifinals on Tuesday & Thursday and final on Saturday.
- Benidorm Fest is the qualifiying competition to choose the Spanish entry for Eurovision.
- The event became a cultural phenomenon in 2022, capturing the imagination of Spain and the world for its stunning performances, spectacular stage design and epic after-parties.
- The event returns in 2024 with an even bigger production. The week-long presentation will include musical performances and cultural events across the city.
- Benidorm Fest features 16 different contestants over two semi-finals. The schedule features an Opening ceremony, two semi-finals and the Final.
- The event is set to sell-out most of Benidorm, so book now.
The Venues
- Palau L’Illa de Benidorm – the host venue – will be expanded to welcome more fans to the live shows, with plans to have an audience of up to 8,000 people inside the venue.
- This event fills the town, so you should book well in advance. We recommend staying in the old town., close to Benidorm’s bustling gay scene. The old town is a 13-minute drive from the host venue.
The Village | The Giant Screens
- Benidorm Fest Village is a unique space where fans can meet and experience Eurovision with various events. It’s sort of like the Eurovision Village, but with distinct Benidorm flair.
- The venue features giant screens on the Plaza de la Hispanidad, also known as the Plaza Triangular.
Pre Parties
- Several venues host pre-parties in the lead up to the final, typically kicking off on the Wednesday before the weekend.
- One of the most popular events takes over KU nightclub, running from 9 pm until late.
Gay Benidorm
- Benidorm has a busy and friendly gay scene with the majority of the bars located in the Old Town, centred around the Calle Cuatro Esquinas and Calle Santa Faz.
- The majority of the gay bars are small and friendly, with outdoor street terraces, perfect for people watching.
- Sun worshipers can enjoy the gay beach on the Playa Levante, and a popular nudist beach at Racó del Conill on the other side of Cala Finestrat toward Villajoyosa.
Benidorm in January
- The average high in Benidorm is 15ºC in January, which drops to 6ºC at night.
- Relax in the sun during the day, but bring some warmer clothes for a night out on the town.
- The sea temperature is a fairly cool 15ºC, while humidity is low.
Where to stay in Benidorm?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Hotel Boutique Villa Venecia, Hotel Villa del Mar, Helios Hotel, Gastrohotel RH Canfali
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Villa Venecia is one of the better
hotels in Benidorm close to the gay bars
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Gay Map of Benidorm
The gay scene in Benidrom is centered around a number of walking streets in Benidorm’s Old Town.There are a wide variety of small bars that cater to all tastes, from outrageously funny drag shows to exclusively male cruise bars with dark rooms.
Plaza San Jaime, 1, 03500 Benidorm
Situated next to Levante in , Villa Venecia Hotel Boutique has a terrace with a hot tub and spectacular . Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, hydromassage bath and free Wi-Fi.
Each elegant room at Villa Venecia Benidorm offers panoramic of the sea and town. Rooms include designer furniture, a Nespresso coffee machine and a choice of pillows and mattresses.
Avenida de la Armada Española, 1, 03500 Benidorm, Spain
Located in front of ’s , Hotel Villa del Mar offers chic with air conditioning and a fridge. It features an outdoor pool surrounded by a stylish terrace with loungers.
Hotel Villa del Mar offers an all-inclusive option for guests. It features a buffet restaurant which serves Mediterranean cuisine. The bar at this design hotel offers a place to relax with a cocktail.
Paseo Colón 3, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Hotel Colon offers Mediterranean from its setting on Benidorm’s Poniente , next to Elche Park. This hotel features rooms with balconies and a restaurant.
The Colon offers simple, bright décor throughout. Its air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV, and most .
Plaza de la Constitución 5, 03501 Benidorm
Situated just 100 m from Levante Beach in Benidorm’s old town, Hotel Queens offers a rooftop bar and terrace with sea, city and mountain views. Each room has a private bathroom and a safe. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Á la càrte breakfast is served daily. Staff at the 24-hour reception can help you book excursions and provide information about Benidorm and the Costa Blanca.
C/ del Metge Pérez Martorell, 15, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Private parking Free WiFi.
Calle Condestable Zaragoza, 12, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
Tu Loft has air conditioning, a terrace, with garden views, 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area,d 1 bathroom with a shower & a patio. Free WiFi.
Carrer de Santa Faç, 36, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a washing machine, 1 bathroom with a bidet. features a balcony, free WiFi and air conditioning
Carrer del Pal, 8, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
This air conditioned apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Free WiFi
Carrer d'Alacant 8, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Gay bar in the heart of Benidorm’s gay village
C. de Sant Vicent, 3, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
Fun Gay Bar where you Arrive a stranger and leave as best of friends
C/ de Sant Roc, 11, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante
Secret Encounter gay bar is the latest and most vibrant addition to the lively old town
C/ de Sant Vicent, 10, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante
This gay bar offers a great atmosphere, friendly staff. Good music and regular drag shows
C/ d'Alacant, 11, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante
Nice gay bar offering regular drag shows
Carrer de Santa Faç, 23, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
Fab bar and great location in old town with lovely lovely staff and a fun vibe. A must visit!
C. de Amsterdam, 4, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
Always FREE Entry with the best of Benidorm's Drag Acts taking to the stage. Arrive a Stranger Leave a Friend! Now serving all day breakfasts & snacks during show times as well as Sunday Lunches
Carrer de Santa Faç, 12, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
A Bears bar popular with bears, admire, chubby, mature, etc... With porn videos and darkroom
Calle 4, Cantones 9,, Benidorm, Spain
A cute little bar in Old Town Benidorm. Very friendly bar staff and well priced drinks playing fantastic music from the 70s, 80’s,90s up to the present. Gay Owned and operated but everyone is made welcome here.
Carrer d'Alacant, 12, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
A warm straight-friendly welcome offering international tunes from our resident and special guest DJ’s plus great-value drinks and shots all night long. Located in the heart of Benidorm's gay district on C/Alacant in the heart of the old town.
Av. de Uruguay, 8, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
Gay bar with a darkroom popular with an older crowd
Av. de Uruguay, 4, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
The best equipped local in Spain, specially designed for the enjoyment of the more mature man and their fans. Different rooms offers you the possibility to enjoy a special night, music, TV, dark room with porn video room
Carrer d'Alacant, 18, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
A fun gay bar offering good music and drinks
Carrer d'Alacant, 41, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
Popular Gay Music videos bar
Carrer d'Alacant 10, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Gay disco bar with DJs, dance floor and Darkroom
Calle San Pedro 10, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
ReFuel has an outdoor terrace with a stunning sun terrace overlooking Poniente Beach in Benidorm Harbour
Calle Pal 9, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Est. 1994 making it Benidorm’s longest running Drag Cabaret Bar. Age 18+ only
Carrer de Santa Faç 29, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Gay disco bar on two floors with a darkroom
Carrer de Santa Faç 31, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
El Papagayo is a 'straight friendly' gay bar, with a big terrace, in the heart of the gay village in old town Benidorm.
Travesía San Miguel 6, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Popular gay cafe lounge bar serving great breakfasts, lunches, bar snacks & full evening meals with a nice Outside terraces
Carrer de Santa Faç 21, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Fun Gay Bar in the old Town
Travesía San Miguel16, 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Gay bar Popular with bears, cubs and friends
A drag queen at the weekends, play some funky house top tunes, with Estrella Galicia on draught (voted NO1 beer in Spain)
Plaça de Constitució 03501 Benidorm, Alacant, Spain
Friendly gay Bar 69 is at the center of the old town with a sunny terrace in the summer and a large inside space with good music ofering over 69 cocktails many of them unique to Bar 69 like
Recommended Hotels in Benidorm By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Benidorm that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Hotel Villa Venecia
5 Star, Great Location
- 5-star, spectacular sea views, and hydromassage bath.
- Close to the gay district.
- Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi.
- Elegant rooms offering panoramic sea and town views, perfect for a luxurious and relaxing stay in Benidorm.
Hotel Villa del Mar
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, beachfront location, stylish outdoor pool.
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars.
- Chic rooms, air conditioning.
- Chic, all-inclusive beachfront retreat with Mediterranean cuisine, ideal for a serene and indulgent getaway.
Gastrohotel RH
4 Star, Amazing views
- 4-star with amazing sea views, central location.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi.
- Iconic building offering magnificent beach views, perfect for enjoying Benidorm’s vibrant bars and restaurants.
Helios Benidorm
3 Star, Touristic Area
- 3-star, in the heart of the touristic area.
- Close to the gay district.
- Spacious, comfortable, private balcony.
- Ideal for a lively beach holiday with its spa facilities, outdoor pool, and proximity to Levante Beach.
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