The third night of the Sanremo 2026 festival is set to unfold this evening, featuring performances from 15 competing artists who did not perform the previous night, alongside the finale of the New Proposals competition between Nicolò Filippucci and Angelica Bove. Gianluca Gazzoli will host the New Proposals segment. A press conference announcing details began at 12:16 PM local time.
Tonight’s Lineup and Schedule
The order in which the artists will perform will be revealed during the ongoing press conference. The definitive running order, in PDF format, is expected to be released later this afternoon. The show is scheduled to start at 8:40 PM on Rai 1.
Hosts and Guests
Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini will co-host the evening, joined by Irina Shayk and Ubaldo Pantani. The guest performers for the night include Eros Ramazzotti, who will perform Adesso Tu with Alicia Keys, as well as Virginia Raffaele and Fabio De Luigi.
Voting Procedures
The 15 “Big” artists competing tonight will be judged by a combination of public televote (50% of the final score) and a radio jury (the remaining 50%). The results will determine a ranking, with the top five positions revealed at the finish of the night, though not in specific order.
The New Proposals competition will be decided by a different voting system, incorporating the public televote (34%), the press, television and web jury (33%), and the radio jury (33%). The song receiving the most votes will be declared the winner of the New Proposals category.
Looking Ahead
Following tonight’s performances, the festival will continue with further rounds of competition. The final results and overall winner of Sanremo 2026 will be determined in subsequent shows. Thursday, February 26th, will feature a performance by The Kolors, hosted by Daniele Battaglia, on the Suzuki Stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the co-hosts for tonight’s show?
Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini will co-host the third night of the Sanremo 2026 festival, alongside Irina Shayk and Ubaldo Pantani.
Which artists are competing in the New Proposals finale?
Nicolò Filippucci and Angelica Bove are the two artists competing in the finale of the New Proposals competition.
What time does the show start?
The show is scheduled to begin at 8:40 PM on Rai 1.
What aspects of tonight’s show are likely to generate the most discussion among viewers?
