Overview
- The 76th Festival will run February 24–28, 2026 at the Teatro Ariston, with Carlo Conti returning as artistic director and host.
- The lineup will feature 26 Big acts and four Nuove Proposte, with two newcomers from Area Sanremo and two from the Sanremo Giovani final.
- Voting weights are set at 34% televote, 33% press room and 33% radio, with all 26 Big performing on night one and 13 on nights two and three under specified procedures.
- The fourth night remains a cover and duets show whose votes do not affect the overall standings, and the final night includes a top‑five reprise to determine the winner.
- Carlo Conti named Gianluca Gazzoli to host Sanremo Giovani, beginning November 11 on Rai 2, said the commission is reviewing more than 500 songs, and the regulation notes Rai will designate Italy’s Eurovision act, typically the Festival winner, turning to the ranking if the winner is unable or declines.