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San Remo Music Festival 2026 Celebrates 76 Years of Italian Song

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.

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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.

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San Remo Music Festival 2025: Celebrating 75 years of Musical Excellence

The 75th edition of the San Remo Music Festival, scheduled from February 11 to 15, 2025, at the iconic Teatro Ariston, promises to be a landmark event in Italian musical heritage.

A Rich Tradition

Since its establishment in 1951, the San Remo Music Festival (Festival della Canzone Italiana di Sanremo) has played a central role in shaping Italy’s musical heritage, introducing a lot of artists who have become icons. The festival also served as the inspiration for the Eurovision Song Contest, with many San Remo winners representing Italy on the global stage.

What to Expect from the 2025 Edition

Under the artistic direction and hosting of Carlo Conti, returning after his previous tenures, the festival will feature 30 established artists in the “Campioni” category and reintroduce the “Nuove Proposte” section with four emerging talents.

Participants and Performances

This year’s lineup includes a blend of seasoned performers and rising stars, each presenting original compositions. Notable participants include:

Achille Lauro: Known for his eclectic style, blending pop, rock, and punk elements.
Giorgia: Celebrating over three decades in music, her return to the Ariston stage is highly anticipated.
Francesca Michielin: A versatile artist who previously represented Italy at Eurovision.
Massimo Ranieri: A legendary figure with a career spanning several decades.

Each evening will feature performances evaluated by both jury members and the viewing public, culminating on the final night where the winner will be announced.

Hosts and Co-Hosts

Carlo Conti will be accompained by various co-hosts throughout the festival’s five nights, including:

Katia Follesa: A celebrated comedian and television presenter, expected to bring her signature humor to the Ariston stage.
Geppi Cucciari: Celebrated for her wit and charm, anticipated to co-host one of the evenings.
Serena Rossi: An talented actress and singer, whose presence is expected to enhance the festival’s appeal.
Mahmood: The acclaimed singer-songwriter, known for his previous Sanremo victories, rumored to co-host one of the nights.
Alessandro Cattelan: Confirmed as the co-host for the final night, also leading the “DopoFestival” segment.

These co-hosts bring diverse talents, contributing to a dynamic and engaging festival experience.

Special Guests

Although the festival traditionally features a range of special guests, official announcements regarding international or Italian artists for the 2025 edition are yet to be confirmed. Speculations suggest potential appearances by prominent figures, but for the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to refer to official festival communications.

Cultural and Economic Impact

Beyond its musical acclaim, the San Remo Music Festival significantly boosts local tourism and the economy. The influx of visitors during the festival period benefits local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and shops, while extensive media coverage highlights the charm of San Remo and the broader Ligurian Riviera.

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San Remo Music Festival 2024

The charming city of San Remo, which is tucked away in the heart of the Italian Riviera, is getting ready to host the prestigious San Remo Music Festival once more as the winter chill starts to melt. The 74th edition of this legendary event will light up the Teatro Ariston from February 6–10, 2024, extending its heritage as one of Italy’s most anticipated and respected musical festivities.

The San Remo Music Festival, officially known as the Festival della Canzone Italiana di Sanremo, has been a cornerstone of Italian culture since its inception in 1951. Over the years, it has launched the careers of numerous Italian music legends and continues to be a platform for both established and emerging talents. The festival’s influence extends beyond Italy’s borders, having inspired the Eurovision Song Contest, where many San Remo winners have represented Italy on the international stage.

This year’s festival promises an eclectic mix of music, showcasing a diverse range of genres and artists. The lineup includes both new faces and seasoned performers, each bringing their unique style to the Ariston stage. The competition will unfold over five nights, with each artist presenting original songs, culminating in a grand finale where the winner will be crowned based on jury and public votes.

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Sanremo Music Festival 2023

Twenty-eight artists will compete over five nights from February 7–11, 2023, at the Teatro Ariston in San Remo for the title of Italy’s most popular song contest.

The Festival della canzone Italiana di Sanremo, the event’s official name, has taken place annually since 1951, making it the longest-running annual televised music competition at a national level in the world.
The Sanremo Festival, now in its 73rd year, served as the model for the Eurovision Song Contest, whose winner frequently represents Italy in the European contest, which was last year’s Sanremo, which took place on May 14 in Turin and was won by Ukraine.

Numerous Italian performers have began their careers at Sanremo over the years, including the 2021 winners, the now world-famous rock band Mäneskin, as well as Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini or Eros Ramazzotti. The song “Volare,” usually referred to as “Nel blu, dipinto di blu,” which Italian singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno debuted at the 1958 Sanremo before going viral, may be the festival’s biggest claim to fame abroad.

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Sanremo Music Festival 2022

From February 1st to 5th, Italy stops to watch Sanremo Festival, one of the main shows of Italy and worldwide.

It is exciting to see again San Remo enveloped in the festive climate that livens up the entire city. Among the audience of Ariston theatre, walking around the shopping streets, on the boardwalk, at the Casino, parks or other areas that welcome the stars, singers, guests and tourists: the magical festive climate is back everywhere.

The Sanremo Music Festival, now in its 72nd edition, it is presented by the television showman Amadeus, with comedians Fiorello and Checco Zalone as hosts. There will be 25 top Italian singers, like Mahmood, Elisa, Massimo Ranieri, Gianni Morandi, Noemi and many others. Special guests will be the worldwide stars Laura Pausini, Måneskin, Meduza and other international guests that will be announced later on.

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San Remo Music Festival 2015

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The Festival is coming…!

From 10th to 14th February, the unmissable appointment with the festival of the Italian song comes back: the 65rd edition of San Remo Festival.

The song contest began in 1951 and has been held in Sanremo every year since. Well beloved in Italy and beyond, the Sanremo Music Festival even served as the inspiration for the Eurovision Song Contest.

The festival has launched the careers of incredibly famous Italian singers, including Andrea Bocelli, Zucchero, Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Massimo Ranieri. But Sanremo is almost as much about the host as the talented performances. Every year, eager audiences tune in to see who will present the show.

This year, the singing competition at Ariston Theatre will be hosted by Carlo Conti with Emma, Arisa and the spanish model Rocio Munoz Morales.

As the art director, Conti selected the 20 “Big” competitors who will participate in 2015 edition: Annalisa Scarrone, Malika Ayane, Marco Masini, Gianlua Grignani, Chiara Galiazzo, Nek, Nina Zilli, Alex Britti, Biggio-Mandelli, Moreno, Bianca Atzei, Raf, Lara Fabian, Grazia Di Michele e Mauro Coruzzi, Dear Jack, Il Volo, Anna Tatangelo, Nesli, Irene Grandi, Lorenzo Fragola (the latest winner of X-Factor Italy)

For the category of “Giovani” (young cometitors), who will sing just one song, we’ll see on the Ariston stage: Serena Brancale, Giovanni Caccamo, Kaligola, Kutso, Enrico Nigiotti, Rakele, Amara, Chanty.

The Italian and international guest stars who will climb on Sanremo’s stage will be: Biagio Antonacci, Gianna Nannini, Tiziano Ferro, Al Bano e Romina Power, Giovanni Allevi, Conchita Wurst, Imagine Dragons, Charlize Theron, Saint Motel, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, The Avener, Ed Sheeran.

The Festival will be on air on Rai 1, Rai HD, Eurovision and Radio 1, Radio 2.

In Sanremo, the City of Flowers, everything is ready to get this famous musical kermesse started, an event that every year for one week makes Sanremo the capital of music.

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