RTVE Appoints Sergio Jaén as Artistic Director, Changes Benidorm Fest 2026 Date, Unveils 2025 Tour de France Theme and Launches Grand Prix

RTVE has announced a change in the scheduling of the Benidorm Fest, the Spanish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, moving the event to a different date for its 2026 edition. Alongside the date change, RTVE has appointed Sergio Jaén as the artistic director of Benidorm Fest 2026. Jaén is recognized for his role in Austria's victory at Eurovision. The public broadcaster also revealed the specific week in which Spain's representative for the next Eurovision will be chosen. In addition, RTVE has selected the favorite song from Benidorm Fest 2025 as the official theme for the 2025 Tour de France, continuing a pattern used in major sporting events in 2024 such as the Eurocup, Olympic Games, and La Vuelta a España. Separately, RTVE is launching the 'Grand Prix 2025,' a summer program featuring ten participating towns, with the show marking the return of presenter Ramón García to the network. The program's schedule and details about the participating towns, including Celanova and Huelma, have been shared. Audience reactions to the premiere of 'Grand Prix 2025' have been notably strong.