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 all artists performing their entries live for the first time on the opening night.
Why It Matters
Sanremo is a significant cultural event in Italy, celebrated for its rich history and impact on the music scene. The festival not only showcases new talent but also serves as a potential gateway for the winner to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest. This year’s lineup includes a diverse range of artists, promising an engaging spectacle for both die-hard fans and newcomers.
What’s Next
The festival will unfold over five nights, with the first night dedicated to all 30 artists. The second night will see half of the lineup return, while the remaining artists will perform on the third night. The competition will culminate in the announcement of the winner on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The complete running order for the first night includes:
- 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”
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