The 76th edition of the San Remo Music Festival is set to take place from 24 to 28 February 2026 at the iconic Teatro Ariston in Sanremo on the Italian Riviera. This annual event remains a cornerstone of Italian music culture, blending tradition, contemporary creativity and national pride.
Credit: SanremoDaily
A Festival Defined by Heritage and Innovation
First held in 1951, the Festival della Canzone Italiana di San Remo has become Italy’s most prestigious music competition, shaping the country’s popular music scene and inspiring international song festivals. The 2026 edition continues this legacy, bringing together established names and new voices in a week of performances, storytelling and spectacle.
Dates, Hosts and Format
San Remo 2026 will unfold over five nights from Tuesday 24 February to Saturday 28 February 2026 at the historic Ariston Theatre. Carlo Conti returns as both artistic director and lead host, flanked every night by the world-star Laura Pausini, marking her first year as a permanent co-host for the festival.
The programme maintains the classic San Remo structure:
30 big artists compete with new original songs.
4 artists in the “Nuove Proposte” (New Voices) category showcase emerging talent.
Voting combines public tele-voting, press and radio juries to determine rankings each night and the overall winner.
Alongside the main shows, the PrimaFestival preview series and DopoFestival talk-show segments offer deeper engagement with artists and audiences throughout the week.
Overlooking the Mediterranean from one of the most refined residential hills of San Remo, “Castello Devachan” stands as a rare testament to the city’s cosmopolitan past. More than a prestigious historic residence, it is a place where architecture, philosophy and international history converge, giving the estate a cultural depth few properties on the Italian Riviera can boast.
Devachan Castle in 1920 – Credit: Bettmann/CORBIS
The birth of an unconventional landmark
The origins of Castello Devachan date back to the late 19th century, when the estate was purchased by John Horace Savile, 5th Earl of Mexborough, an English aristocrat who had spent much of his life in India. Deeply influenced by Eastern philosophy and Buddhist thought, Savile imagined not only a residence, but a place dedicated to reflection, harmony, and spiritual balance.
When walking along Via Romana in Bordighera it is impossible not to be captivated by the understated elegance of the International Civic Library. The building was designed in the early twentieth century when the local British community decided that the modest reading room in the Anglican church could no longer contain their growing collection. Funds were raised to erect a more suitable home, and in 1910 a two‑storey library in Victorian stone was completed. Its façade is graced by a semi‑circular portico supported by six columns and softened by a century‑old wisteria. Even today the scent of the flowering vine wafts across the library’s garden each April, an unforgettable introduction to one of the Mediterranean’s finest public libraries.
An outgrowth of Britain’s long love of reading
The establishment of Bordighera’s library says much about the literary culture of its founders. Eighteenth‑century Britain produced the modern novel; authors such as Daniel Defoe and his Robinson Crusoe, Henry Fielding (Tom Jones), and Laurence Sterne (Tristram Shandy) not only defined a new literary form but also encouraged reading among the middle classes. To meet this growing appetite for books, circulating libraries became popular in Britain and, when English families began wintering on the Ligurian coast, they brought the idea with them. The first reading room in Bordighera opened in about 1880 in the Anglican church. As the collection expanded it moved to Clarence Bicknell’s museum and then, thanks to local donations, to the purpose‑built library we see today.
Chaque automne, Imperia célèbre l’un des symboles les plus précieux de la Ligurie : l’huile d’olive extra vierge. Du vendredi 7 au dimanche 9 novembre 2025, la ville accueillera une nouvelle édition d’Olioliva, l’événement incontournable consacré à l’or vert de la Riviera dei Fiori. Pendant trois jours, le centre historique d’Imperia Oneglia, la Piazza Dante, la Via Bonfante et le vieux port se transforment en un grand marché à ciel ouvert, où se mêlent les parfums d’olives fraîchement pressées, de focaccias dorées et de vins ligures.
Une immersion dans le goût et dans la tradition
Olioliva est une véritable célébration du terroir ligure. Producteurs, artisans et chefs proposent leurs huiles extra vierges, notamment celle de la célèbre olive Taggiasca, ainsi que de nombreux produits locaux : tapenades, fromages, miels et douceurs artisanales. Autour du marché, les visiteurs peuvent participer à des dégustations guidées, des ateliers culinaires ou des démonstrations sur la fabrication de l’huile. L’ambiance est animée par la musique, les spectacles de rue et les groupes folkloriques qui font vibrer la ville tout au long du week-end.
Les 27 et 28 septembre 2025, Ospedaletti connaîtra un retour triomphal au temps des bolides d’autrefois. C’est la 3ᵉ Rievocazione Storica Automobilistica, une célébration où se mêlent passion, mémoire et spectacle, une fête pour les amateurs de voitures historiques comme pour les curieux de l’histoire automobile.
Un cadre chargé d’histoire
Le Circuito di Ospedaletti jouit d’un prestige immuable : conçu dans l’après-guerre, il incarnait déjà la grandeur du sport mécanique entre mer et montagne, mêlant virages serrés, panoramas méditerranéens et le glamour des années d’or des Grand Prix. Ce tracé, le mythique « Boulevard di Corso Regina Margherita », servait de ligne de départ et d’arrivée depuis un kilomètre rectiligne emblématique dans le centre d’Ospedaletti.
Le programme 2025 : entre admiration et adrénaline
Voici les moments forts à ne pas manquer :
Samedi 27 septembre Le matin, exposition des voitures le long du Corso Regina Margherita, dans une atmosphère unique. L’après-midi, possible extension à Sanremo avec un défilé dans le centre. En fin de journée, talk-show à l’Auditorium d’Ospedaletti et hommage au Memorial Amilcare Ballestrieri.
Dimanche 28 septembre Le matin, démonstrations sur le tracé urbain de plus de trois kilomètres, entre rugissements de moteurs et décor méditerranéen. L’après-midi, nouvelles manches et grande parade finale de toutes les voitures.
Les voitures à l’honneur : trésors mécaniques
Parmi les “vedettes” déjà inscrites, on signale des modèles d’exception :
Une Maserati de course de 1938 signée Alfieri Maserati de Bologne
Une Amilcar C3 Sportde 1932
Une Bugatti 35Bde 1928 et une quasi centenaire Bugatti 35T de 1926
Maserati 8CTF, Credit: La Repubblica
Ces voitures ne sont pas seulement des objets roulants : chacune porte en elle un pan de l’histoire de l’automobile, des innovations techniques, des styles d’avant-guerre, des récits de compétitions passées et des routes parcourues.
Une atmosphère unique
Le lien entre Ospedaletti et cette manifestation est fort : non seulement comme hôte du circuit historique, mais comme gardien d’un héritage culturel. L’événement rappelle que les moteurs et les voitures ne sont pas seulement objets de performance, mais de mémoire locale, de fierté, de récit collectif.
Si vous souhaitez nous faire visite, échanger autour des autos ou simplement partager la passion, nous serons place 4 Novembre, 6 à Ospedaletti : passez nous voir, ce sera un plaisir. Venez vivre cette fête des moteurs et du temps !
The Italian Riviera has once again taken center stage on national television. In the latest report by PresaDiretta (Rai 3), the focus was placed on how the Ligurian coast is increasingly becoming one of the most attractive destinations for international buyers.
Credit: Presa Diretta – Rai 3
The episode, now available on RaiPlay, featured an interview with Matteo Scandolera, Managing Partner of LiguriaHomes Casamare, who shared his perspective on the rising demand from foreign clients and the growing appeal of the Riviera.
More than tax benefits: Why the Italian Riviera stands out
One of the key aspects highlighted in the program is the €200,000 flat tax regime for new residents, which has become an important incentive for high-net-worth individuals relocating to Italy. Yet, the reasons why the Italian Riviera is experiencing such strong demand go far beyond taxation. The region offers a mild climate throughout the year, breathtaking landscapes that combine sea and hills, a unique cultural and gastronomic heritage, and the strategic advantage of being located just minutes from the French Riviera and major European hubs.
For many international buyers, Liguria is no longer just a holiday retreat. It has become a place to establish a permanent residence, to enjoy a Mediterranean lifestyle, and to take advantage of the opportunities the region offers both in terms of quality of life and long-term investment.
Properties for every lifestyle
The Riviera is often associated with exclusive villas overlooking the sea, and these remain highly sought-after. But the real estate opportunities available here are far more diverse. Modern or historic apartments in vibrant coastal towns, as well as charming village houses that preserve the authentic Italian spirit, also attract a wide range of buyers. This variety ensures that Liguria appeals not only to ultra-high-net-worth individuals but also to families, professionals, and retirees who are looking for a second home or a new beginning in Italy.
A trusted voice on national television
Being chosen by Rai 3, Italy’s national broadcaster, to comment on this phenomenon was an honor and a recognition of the professional role that LiguriaHomes Casamare has played for more than 30 years. Our agency has built its reputation as a point of reference for the Riviera thanks to its extensive presence across the territory, with offices in Sanremo, Ospedaletti, Bordighera, Imperia, Santo Stefano al Mare and, soon, a new office in Alassio. Equally important is our multilingual team, able to support clients in English, French, German, Russian, Spanish and more, ensuring that every stage of the buying process is clear and seamless for international clients. This combination of local expertise, international outlook, and decades of experience has positioned LiguriaHomes Casamare as the leading real estate group on the Riviera.
LiguriaHomes Casamare: your partner for buying in the Riviera
In partnership with Hamptons International, we provide tailored advice, multilingual assistance, and a curated selection of properties across the Italian Riviera. Our mission is to help clients from all over the world find not only their ideal property but also a lifestyle that reflects the best of what Italy has to offer.
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