Eros Ramazzotti Embarks on Extensive World Tour, Weighs in on Sanremo and Italian Music

Eros Ramazzotti is currently on a massive world tour, encompassing 85 dates across 30 countries in Europe, North America, and Latin America. The tour is slated to include seven Italian stadium performances in Udine, Milan, Naples, Rome, Messina, Bari, and Turin, with the goal of selling one million tickets – 700,000 of which have already been sold as of March 6, 2026 .

Live Performance and Band Dynamics

During a soundcheck in Copenhagen, Ramazzotti engaged in an extended jam session with his band, showcasing his blues roots before transitioning to his signature pop style. He emphasized the importance of live instrumentation, stating that his nine-member band and three backing vocalists perform 98 percent of the music live, without relying on backing tracks. Ramazzotti expressed concern over a perceived trend towards lower musical standards, stating, “Unfortunately I spot that the general trend is to move towards a zero level of music. So silence is better.”

Reflections on Sanremo and Sal Da Vinci

Ramazzotti offered his perspective on the recent Sanremo Festival and the performance of Sal Da Vinci. While acknowledging Da Vinci’s talent (“he’s not bad”), Ramazzotti noted that the arrangement of Da Vinci’s song had a “retro, vintage” feel that doesn’t fully represent the current Italian music landscape. He believes there is “music of greater depth” emerging in Italy and expressed optimism for Sayf’s success in the competition.

Tour Stage and Collaborations

The stage design for the tour features an inclined walkway resembling a DNA helix or a scorpion – Ramazzotti’s zodiac sign. Ramazzotti frequently interacts with the audience, venturing into the crowd for closer engagement. A surprise collaboration during the Copenhagen show included a performance of “Approach nei film” with Max Pezzali. Pezzali shared that Ramazzotti had previously invited him to open his German tour in 2001, and that the new song blends their respective narratives.

Message of Peace and Tributes

Ramazzotti concluded his concert with a powerful message of peace, displaying the “Make love, not war” symbol during a guitar solo. He expressed concerns about global conflicts and the potential for World War III, singling out Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump as destabilizing forces. He also paid tribute to Lucio Dalla, whose birthday coincided with the concert date, and Bob Marley, performing “No Woman No Cry.” The evening culminated with a performance of “Più bella cosa.”