Italian singer Tommaso Paradiso performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Samurai Jay performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Elettra Lamborghini performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Luche' performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Sayf performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Patty Pravo on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Arisa performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Sanremo Festival host and artistic director Carlo Conti (L) with The 105 year old Italian woman Gianna Pratesi (R) on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Mara Sattei performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Michele Bravi performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Turkish actor Can Yaman on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Patty Pravo performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th Sanremo Italian Song Festival, Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The Music Festival runs from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Laura Pausini (L) with Turkish actor Can Yaman (R) on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Samurai Jay performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Laura Pausini (L) with Italian singer Arisa (R) on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Tommaso Paradiso performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Patty Pravo on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Patty Pravo performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th Sanremo Italian Song Festival, Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The Music Festival runs from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Olly performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th Sanremo Italian Song Festival, Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The Music Festival runs from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Sanremo Festival host and artistic director Carlo Conti (R) with Italian singer Laura Pausini (L) and Turkish actor Can Yaman (C) on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

La prima serata del Festival - Le foto

Italian singer Elettra Lamborghini performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Dargen D'Amico performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Ditonellapiaga performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th Sanremo Italian Song Festival, Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The Music Festival runs from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Ditonellapiaga performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th Sanremo Italian Song Festival, Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The Music Festival runs from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Laura Pausini (L) and Sanremo Festival host and artistic director Carlo Conti (R) with The 105 year old Italian woman Gianna Pratesi (C) on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Mara Sattei on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Sanremo Festival host and artistic director Carlo Conti with Italian singer Laura Pausini on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th Sanremo Italian Song Festival, Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The Music Festival runs from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

La prima serata del Festival - Le foto

Italian singer Laura Pausini on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Tommaso Paradiso performs on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th Sanremo Italian Song Festival, Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The Music Festival runs from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

Italian singer Elettra Lamborghini on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 24 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI