Spain will be represented at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song " ()", written by Blas Cantó, Carlos Almazán, Daniel Ángelo and Lucas Paulano, and performed by Paulano himself. The Spanish participating broadcaster, (RTVE), internally selected its entry for the contest.
Background
Prior to the 2026 contest, (TVE) until 2006, and (RTVE) since 2019, had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest representing Spain eleven times. They came second on their debut appearance in with the song "" performed by Sergio, and won the contest with the song "" performed by María Isabel. In , " (Once Upon a Time)" performed by Gonzalo Pinillos placed fifth.
As part of its duties as participating broadcaster, RTVE organises the selection of its entry in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest and broadcasts the event in the country. The Spanish broadcaster has selected its entry for the contest through the national final between 2003 and 2006, and internal selections since its return in . RTVE confirmed its intention to participate in the 2026 contest on 24 July 2026.
Before Junior Eurovision
Internal selection On 30 July 2026, RTVE announced they had carried out an internal selection for the Spanish entrant, revealing on the show that Lucas Paulano (2025 winner of ) had been chosen; this marked the first time since that the broadcaster selected its representative without an open submission process. The song, titled " ()" and composed with Paulano's involvement, was announced on 2 September. The song and its videoclip was presented at a press conference in Prado del Rey on the morning of 28 September where Paulano performed it live for the first time in public; with the videoclip being broadcast for the first time that same evening on .
At Junior Eurovision The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali, Malta on 24 October 2026. In Spain, the event will be broadcast on , as well as online via RTVE Play, with commentary by Julia Varela and Tony Aguilar.
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