Sanremo 2026: Second Night Lineup, Guests, and Voting Details
The second evening of Sanremo 2026 is set to unfold with performances from 15 of the 30 competing artists. The show begins at 8:40 PM on Rai 1.
Who is Performing Tonight?
The lineup for tonight was revealed during a press conference. The definitive schedule in PDF format will be available later this afternoon.
Hosts and Special Guests
Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini will host the second night, joined by Pilar Fogliati, Achille Lauro, and Lillo Petrolo. Pausini and Lauro will perform a duet of 16 marzo, honoring Gianna Pratesi, and Perdutamente, a tribute to the victims of Crans-Montana.
Notable Absences and Additions
Arianna Fontana will not be appearing due to a fever of 40°C. Francesca Lollobrigida and Lisa Vittozzi, both Olympic medalists, will be present as guests.
The Sizeable Artists Performing Tonight
Here’s the list of the 15 artists performing this evening:
- (List not provided in source material)
Voting System for Big Artists
The performances of the Big artists will be judged by a combination of:
- Televote (50% of the vote)
- Radio Jury (50% of the vote)
The results will determine a ranking, with only the top 5 positions revealed at the end of the night (without specific placement order).
New Proposals Competition
Gianluca Gazzoli will host the New Proposals competition. Two pairs of artists will compete: Niccolò Filippucci versus Blind, ElMa, and Soniko, and Mazzariello versus Angelica Bove. The top two songs from each pair will advance to the third night.
Voting System for New Proposals
The New Proposals will be evaluated by:
- Televote (34% of the vote)
- Press, TV, and Web Jury (33% of the vote)
- Radio Jury (33% of the vote)
Additional Guests and Stages
The evening will include live connections to the Costa Toscana with Max Pezzali and the Suzuki Stage in Piazza Colombo, featuring a performance by Bresh, hosted by Daniele Battaglia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Sanremo 2026 start tonight?
- The show begins at 8:40 PM on Rai 1.
- Who are the hosts for the second night?
- Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, with Pilar Fogliati, Achille Lauro, and Lillo Petrolo.
- How is the winner of the New Proposals competition determined?
- By a combination of televote, a press/TV/web jury, and a radio jury.
Stay tuned for updates and the full schedule as it becomes available!