Sanremo 2026 Finale: A Night of Music, Voting, and Anticipation
Tonight marks the culmination of the Sanremo 2026 festival, with the highly anticipated announcement of the winning artist. The final evening begins at 8:40 PM CET, broadcast live on Rai 1, and features co-hosts Carlo Conti, Laura Pausini, Giorgia Cardinaletti, and Nino Frassica. Andrea Bocelli will be a super guest performer.
How the Voting Works: A Multi-Stage Process
The winner will be determined through a complex voting system involving multiple stages and different juries. The 30 competing artists will perform their songs again, and the final result will be a combination of votes from the public, the press, and radio stations.
- Televote: Accounts for 34% of the final vote.
- Press, TV, and Web Jury: Represents 33% of the vote.
- Radio Jury: Also accounts for 33% of the vote.
The initial votes will be combined with the results from the first, second, and third nights of the festival to create a preliminary ranking. The top five artists will then be revealed.
The Final Showdown: Determining the Champion
Following the announcement of the top five, a novel round of voting will take place, again utilizing the televote, press jury, and radio jury with the same weighting as before. This final vote will be aggregated with the cumulative results from all previous rounds to determine the ultimate winner of Sanremo 2026.
Beyond the Winner: Additional Awards
The finale will also notice the presentation of awards for Best Lyrics, Best Composition, and the Critics’ Award, recognizing excellence in songwriting and musical artistry.
Who’s Competing? The Full Lineup
Here is the list of the 30 artists competing in Sanremo 2026, listed alphabetically:
Sanremo 2026: A Tradition of Italian Music
Sanremo has long been a cornerstone of Italian music and culture, launching the careers of countless artists and providing a platform for showcasing the country’s diverse musical talent. The festival continues to evolve, adapting to changing tastes and technologies while remaining true to its core values of artistic expression and national pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time does the Sanremo 2026 finale start? The finale begins at 8:40 PM CET.
- Who are the hosts of the Sanremo 2026 finale? Carlo Conti, Laura Pausini, Giorgia Cardinaletti, and Nino Frassica.
- How is the winner of Sanremo determined? Through a combination of televoting, a press jury, and a radio jury, across multiple rounds of voting.
- What other awards are presented at Sanremo? Awards for Best Lyrics, Best Composition, and the Critics’ Award.
Stay tuned for updates and the announcement of the Sanremo 2026 champion!