The schedule and when the final evening of Sanremo 2026 ends
The final evening of the Sanremo Music Festival will determine the winner among 30 competing artists, featuring hosts Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, and special guest Andrea Bocelli.
Tonight, the long-awaited final of the Sanremo Music Festival will reveal the winner among the 30 competing artists who will again take to the Ariston stage to perform their entries. This year's event is hosted by the beloved duo Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, joined by Giorgia Cardinaletti and Nino Frassica for the grand finale. One of the highlights of the evening will be the appearance of super guest Andrea Bocelli, who is set to make a memorable entrance riding a horse, further embellishing a tribute to legendary TV presenter Pippo Baudo, who was instrumental in bringing Bocelli into the limelight.
In addition to the competition performances, the iconic pop band Pooh will celebrate their 60 years in the music industry on the stage at Piazza Colombo. As part of the ongoing festivities, Max Pezzali will participate in the event via a live connection from a boat offshore Sanremo. Audience members eagerly waiting for the announcement of the winner will have to hold on until approximately 2:05 AM, as the evening is expected to be filled with excitement and unpredictability, presenting a range of performances and surprises throughout the night.