A new mixed variational–hemivariational problem is introduced, a(u,v−u)+b(v−u,λ)+φ(v)−φ(u)+J0(Tu;Tv−Tu)≥(f,v−u)X, b(u,μ−λ)−ψ(μ)+ψ(λ)−Ψ0(Rλ;Rμ−Rλ)≤0, (v∈X, μ∈Λ⊆Y), focusing on its well-posedness. We are looking for a pair solution (u,λ)∈X×Λ working into Hilbert spaces framework. Some particular cases with applications in mechanics highlighted. special attention payed to case leading penalty term...