Ditonellapiaga Dominates Italian Radio Charts Following Sanremo 2026

Three weeks after the conclusion of the 76th Sanremo Music Festival, Ditonellapiaga’s “Che Fastidio!” continues to reign supreme on Italian radio airplay charts, according to data released by Airplay Trend. The song maintains a commanding lead, demonstrating sustained popularity following the festival.

Chart Performance: Top 10 Songs

As of March 20, 2026, the top 10 songs based on radio airplay are:

1. Ditonellapiaga – “Che Fastidio!” (554,407 points)
2. Sayf – “Tu mi piaci a lot” (471,033 points)
3. Tommaso Paradiso – “The Romantics” (424,644 points)
4. Fulminacci – “Stupid lousy luck” (400,736 points)
5. Samurai Jay – “Obsession” (397,111 points)
6. Sal Da Vinci – “Forever yes” (391,587 points)
7. Fedez, Marco Masini – “Male Necessario” (370,667 points)
8. J-Ax – “Italia Starter Pack” (363,180 points)
9. Malika Ayane – “nocturnal animals” (263,826 points)
10. Maria Antonietta & Colombre – “Happiness and that’s it” (237,778 points)

Efficiency Ratings and Rising Stars

While Ditonellapiaga leads in overall plays, Tommaso Paradiso’s “The Romantics” remains the most efficient song on the radio, with a rate of 69.53 points per play. Though, Ditonellapiaga has climbed to second place in efficiency with 66.18 points per passage and J-Ax’s “Italia Starter Pack” has shown a significant increase in efficiency, reaching 65.49 points per radio play.

Notable Chart Movements

Fulminacci has displaced Sal Da Vinci in the Top 5, rising from fifth to fourth position. Samurai Jay’s “Obsession” has likewise seen a rapid increase in airplay, becoming the first song from Sanremo 2026 to receive FIMI certification. Maria Antonietta & Colombre have entered the top 10, while Patty Pravo’s “Opera” received the fewest radio plays among the thirty finalists, with 1,420 plays, ranking 28th with 70,432 points.

Sanremo 2026 Festival Highlights

The 76th Sanremo Music Festival, hosted by Carlo Conti, featured performances by artists including Ditonellapiaga, Michele Bravi, and Aka 7even. Ditonellapiaga was the first to perform on the opening night, February 24, 2026. Ditonellapiaga later achieved third place in the competition. The festival also included challenges for New Proposals, with Filuppucci facing Blind, El Ma & Soniko, and Mazzariello competing against Angelica Bove.