Sanremo Festival 2026

The 76th edition of the Festival della Canzone Italiana is the most-watched TV event in Italy. 30 established artists and 4 newcomers will perform at the legendary Teatro Ariston, hosted by Carlo Conti. Friday evening is Cover Night with guest performances, Saturday is the grand finale. The winner earns the right to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest. During the festival, all of Sanremo is transformed: The bars and restaurants around Piazza Bresca are full of VIPs and journalists, and there's a state of emergency along the Corso Imperatrice. Tickets for the Teatro are hard to come by - but the atmosphere in the city is electrifying even from the outside.