Sanremo 2026: Third Evening Lineup, Performances, and Voting Details

The third evening of the Sanremo 2026 festival is set to unfold on February 26th, featuring performances from fifteen competing artists and the highly anticipated finale of the New Proposals category. Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini will host the evening, joined by co-hosts Irina Shayk and Ubaldo Pantani. The show, broadcast live on Rai 1 at 8:40 PM, promises a night of music, competition, and star-studded guests.

Hosts and Guests

Leading the evening are seasoned hosts Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, with the added glamour of supermodel Irina Shayk and comedian Ubaldo Pantani. The guest performers for the night include music icon Eros Ramazzotti, accompanied by Alicia Keys, alongside the comedic talents of Virginia Raffaele and Fabio De Luigi. RaiPlay will offer streaming and on-demand viewing options.

Tonight’s Lineup: The Massive Artists

The following fifteen established artists will take the stage during the third evening of Sanremo 2026:

• [Artist 1 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 2 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 3 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 4 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 5 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 6 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 7 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 8 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 9 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 10 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 11 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 12 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 13 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 14 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]
• [Artist 15 – *Lineup to be confirmed during the press conference*]

The performance order will be announced during the press conference, with the definitive schedule expected to be released in the late afternoon.

New Proposals: Filippucci vs. Bove

The New Proposals category will culminate tonight with a head-to-head finale between Nicolò Filippucci and Angelica Bove. Gianluca Gazzoli will present this segment of the competition. The winner will be determined by a combination of voting methods.

Voting System Explained

Big Artists Competition: The voting for the established artists will be weighted as follows:

• Televoting: 50%
• Radio Jury: 50%

The results will establish a ranking, with the top five positions announced at the end of the evening, though not in specific order.

New Proposals Competition: The voting breakdown for the New Proposals category is:

• Televoting: 34%
• Press Room, TV, and Web Jury: 33%
• Radio Jury: 33%

The artist receiving the highest combined vote will be crowned the winner of the New Proposals category.

Additional Features

Throughout the evening, viewers can expect live connections with the Tuscan Coast and Max Pezzali, as well as performances from the stage set up in Piazza Colombo. The Kolors are also scheduled to perform on Thursday, February 26th, hosted by Daniele Battaglia.

Where to Watch

Sanremo 2026 continues to be a major cultural event in Italy, drawing significant viewership and media attention. The festival is broadcast live on Rai 1 and available for streaming on RaiPlay.