Sanremo 2026 is set to conclude tonight with its fifth and final evening, revealing the winning artist. The finale will be co-hosted by Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, alongside Giorgia Cardinaletti and Nino Frassica. The official running order will be released this afternoon.
Tonight marks the fifth and final night of Sanremo 2026, culminating in the announcement of the winning artist. The finale of Sanremo 2026, broadcast live on Rai 1, is scheduled to begin at 8:40 PM.
Joining hosts Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini will be Giorgia Cardinaletti and Nino Frassica. The evening will feature a special performance by Andrea Bocelli. Further details about the show will be revealed during today’s press conference (the final running order and artist lineup will be available this afternoon).
Here is the list of the 30 artists and songs competing at Sanremo 2026, listed in alphabetical order:
Voting for the Finale of Sanremo 2026
The 30 competing artists will perform their songs again and be evaluated by:Â
- televote (accounting for 34% of the final vote)
- the press, television and web jury (33%)
- the radio jury (33%)
This vote will be combined with the results from the first night’s voting, as well as the combined results from the second and third nights, to determine a new ranking.
The top five artists, without any specific order, will then be announced.
A new vote will then be conducted by:Â
- televote (accounting for 34% of the final vote)
- the press, television, and web jury (33%)
- the radio jury (33%)
The results of this new vote will be added to the overall results of the previous votes (first night, second and third nights, fifth night) to determine the final ranking.
The song in first place in this final ranking will be declared the winner, and its performer will be crowned the champion of Sanremo 2026.
Guests at the Finale of Sanremo 2026
Tonight will also feature a final live connection with Costa Toscana and Max Pezzali, and with the Suzuki Stage, the stage set up in Piazza Colombo. Pooh will perform on Saturday, February 28th, hosted by Daniele Battaglia.
Awards Presented at the Finale of Sanremo 2026
During the finale of Sanremo 2026, awards will be presented for Best Lyrics, Best Musical Composition, and the Critics’ Award.
