During the second evening of the Sanremo festival, fifteen prominent artists performed, and their acts were evaluated by public televoting and a jury from the radio. The evening culminated in the announcement of the provisional rankings, where only the top five songs were disclosed without detailing their exact positions. The event was hosted by Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, alongside co-hosts Achille Lauro, Lillo, and Pilar Fogliati.

The provisional ranking highlighted popular entries such as Tommaso Paradiso's "I romantici" and collaborations like Lda and Aka 7even's "Poesie clandestine" as well as Fedez and Marco Masini's "Male necessario." This format of announcing only the top five adds an element of suspense and anticipation for both the audience and the competing artists as the festival progresses.

Looking ahead, the following evening will feature another group of fifteen performers, with the same voting structure allowing for an equal split between public votes and jury scores. The consistent engagement of both the audience and judges is designed to keep the excitement alive throughout the festival, thus making Sanremo a significant cultural event in Italy.