On February 25, during the third night of Sanremo 2026, fifteen more big-name artists took to the stage to entertain audiences. Their performances were evaluated through a combination of public tele-voting and a radio jury. At the end of the evening, hosts Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, alongside co-hosts Irina Shayk and Ubaldo Pantani, announced the provisional ranking by disclosing only the top five songs without specifying their exact order.

The top five songs were highlighted from the second night. The fourth evening will be dedicated to cover songs and duets, featuring voting from all juries – segmented among public tele-voting (34%), press, television, and web jury (33%), and radio jury (33%). However, the results from the fourth night will only determine the winner for that particular evening and will not impact the standings of the original songs in the competition.

As anticipation builds for the next performances, this year's Sanremo not only showcases Italy's vibrant music scene but also creates a platform for varied artist participation, celebrating diverse musical talents and involving public participation in the voting process. Overall, the competition is a significant cultural event in Italy, reflecting both national pride and popular music trends.