The third evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026 saw a significant increase in viewership, achieving a 60.3% share with 9,336,000 viewers tuning in. This marks a turnaround for host Carlo Conti, who experienced a less favorable reception during the opening nights. The improvement is notable compared to the second evening, which recorded 9,053,000 viewers and a share of 59.5%. Such numbers are promising as the festival moves forward into its concluding events.

For context, when comparing this year's viewership with that of previous editions, the third evening of the Sanremo Festival 2025 attracted an average of 10,700,000 viewers, resulting in a share of 59.8%. In 2024, the same event recorded 10,001,000 viewers, with a share of 60.1%. These figures indicate that while the current ratings are lower than those of previous years, they show potential for growth, especially as the festival nears its finale.

The breakdown of viewership further reveals that the first segment of the evening (from 21:19 to 23:32) achieved a 58.1% share with 13,243,000 viewers, while the second segment (from 23:34 to 25:38) soared to a share of 65%, amassing 6,436,000 viewers. These numbers suggest a favorable reaction to the later performances, which could be pivotal in determining the overall success of the festival as it continues to unfold in the coming days.