- November 9, 2026
Italy
Italy is a founding country of the Eurovision Song Contest and a Big Five member, with three victories, the latest by Måneskin in 2021. Its entry is chosen through the legendary Sanremo Festival. All the latest Eurovision news from Italy: Sanremo, artists, songs and results.
Eurovision News 
Italy Italy: Sanremo 2027 Dates and Artistic Director Announced
RAI has officially revealed the dates for the 77th edition of the Festival di Sanremo, set to take place from February 16 to 20, 2027, with Stefano De Martino as artistic director.
Italy: Will Sanremo 2027 feature a special Eurovision Night?
Sanremo 2027 could see a major shake-up, with new artistic director Stefano De Martino reportedly planning a dedicated evening to select Italy’s Eurovision representative.
Italy: Elettra Lamborghini and Gabriele Corsi confirmed as ESC 2026 commentators
RAI, the Italian national broadcaster, has announced the Italian commentators for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Elettra Lamborghini and Gabriele Corsi
Italy: Sal Da Vinci releases the official music video of ‘Per Sempre Si’
The 2026 Italian Eurovision hopeful, Sal Da Vinci, has released the official music video of his Eurovision entry ‘Per Sempre
Italy: Sal Da Vinci says ‘forever yes’ to Eurovision
The lights might be off at teatro Ariston in the Ligurian coastal city of Sanremo, but the excitement for the
Italy: Sal Da Vinci wins Sanremo 2026
The die is cast! It took one week, five long nights, over one hundred performances, but we finally have it.
Watch now: Sanremo 2026 Grand Final in Italy
Buonasera Europa, this is Sanremo calling! We are heading to Italy for the Grand Final of Sanremo 2026. RAI and
Tonight: The 76th Sanremo Music Festival concludes in Italy with its Quinta Serata
Italians and Italian-music lovers alike should better cancel all their social appointments this week, as from tonight and until well
Italy: RAI unveils the Sanremo 2026 stage
The magnificent Sanremo 2026 stage has been unveiled today in Italy. RAI and Italy are gearing up in full steam
Italy: Can Yaman to co-host Sanremo 2026 on the first night
Turkish icon and superstar, Can Yaman, will co-host one of the Sanremo 2026 soirees with Laura Pausini and Carlo Conti.
Italy: Achille Lauro to co-host Sanremo 2026 on the second night
Italian icon and superstar, Achille Lauro, will co-host one of the Sanremo 2026 soirees with Laura Pausini and Carlo Conti.
Italy: Laura Pausini & Julien Lieb release the French version of Mengoni’s ‘Due Vite’
Italian superstar, Laura Pausini has joined forces with French star Julien Lieb and released the cover version of Marco Mengoni’s
Italy: Laura Pausini to co-host Sanremo 2026
RAI, the Italian national broadcaster, has announced that Laura Pausini ( Eurovision 2022 host) will be co-hosting Sanremo 2026 with
Italy: RAI releases statement on Eurovision 2026
RAI, the Italian national broadcaster has released a statement regarding the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2026, confirming Italy’s participation in