The annual Sanremo Music Festival is currently underway, captivating audiences across Italy with its blend of music and entertainment.

Dorothea retires: silver in the relay, fifth in the mass start amidst the roar of the crowd: “The affection of the fans is worth more than any medal”

Italian President Sergio Mattarella met with the contestants and presenters of the upcoming 76th Sanremo Song Festival.

The regulations for the Sanremo Festival 2026 have been released, detailing the voting mechanisms including televoting, press room, TV and web juries, and radio jury, which will determine the winners.

Italian TV host Carlo Conti, appearing on 'Che tempo che fa', announced a tribute to Pippo Baudo for the Sanremo Festival, calling him 'the history of the festival', and revealed an impersonator for an upcoming evening. Conti also hinted that five editions of the festival are enough for him.

Italian singer Max Pezzali discusses his past Sanremo Festival experiences, stating he found his lowest point competing and prefers his current role as a guest performer on the Costa Toscana ship during the event.

The Sanremo Festival has generated an estimated economic impact of €250 million, with the municipality earning nearly €8 million from its agreement with Rai, solidifying the event's role as a driver for the music industry.