What Happened
RAI has officially announced the running order of the 30 artists competing at the 76° Festival di Sanremo, set to commence on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Teatro Ariston. The festival will feature a classic five-night format, with each artist performing their entries live for the first time on the opening night.
Why It Matters
Sanremo is a significant cultural event in Italy, having started in 1951. It serves not only as a celebration of Italian music but also as a potential launching pad for artists to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest. The festival’s unique blend of music and drama captivates audiences, making it a staple in Italian entertainment.
What’s Next
The festival will unfold over five nights, with the first night dedicated to all 30 artists performing. Subsequent nights will feature half of the lineup returning, alongside the Nuove Proposte battles. The winner will be determined by a jury of professional journalists, with the top five acts announced at random at the end of the first night.
- 1. Ditonellapiaga – “Che Fastidio!”
- 2. Michele Bravi – “Prima o Poi”
- 3. Sayf – “Tu Mi Piaci Tanto”
- 4. Mara Sattei – “Le Cose Che Non Sai di Me”
- 5. Dargen D’Amico – “AI AI”
- 6. Arisa – “Magica Favola”
- 7. Luchè – “Labirinto”
- 8. Tommaso Paradiso – “I Romantici”
- 9. Elettra Lamborghini – “Voilà”
- 10. Patty Pravo – “Opera”
- 11. Samurai Jay – “Ossessione”
- 12. Raf – “Ora e per Sempre”
- 13. J-Ax – “Italia Starter Pack”
- 14. Fulminacci – “Stupida Sfortuna”
- 15. Levante – “Sei Tu”
- 16. Fedez & Masini – “Male Necessario”
- 17. Ermal Meta – “Stella Stellina”
- 18. Serena Brancale – “Qui Con Me”
- 19. Nayt – “Prima Che”
- 20. Malika Ayane – “Animali Notturni”
- 21. Eddie Brock – “Avvoltoi”
- 22. Sal Da Vinci – “Per Sempre Sì”
- 23. Enrico Nigiotti – “Ogni Volta Che Non So Volare”
- 24. Tredici Pietro – “Uomo Che Cade”
- 25. Bambole di pezza – “Resta Con Me”
- 26. Chiello – “Ti Penso Sempre”
- 27. Maria Antonietta & Colombre – “La Felicità e Basta”
- 28. Leo Gassmann – “Naturale”
- 29. Francesco Renga – “Il Meglio di Me”
- 30. LDA & Aka 7even – “Poesie Clandestine”
