The Sanremo Festival 2026 reached its grand finale after five lengthy nights of performances. Thirty artists competed, with the outcome being determined by a combination of votes from different juries – including public televoting (34%), a press jury (33%), and a radio jury (33%). The final ranking was based on the cumulative scores from the final night and the first three nights of competition.

After the final performances, host Carlo Conti revealed the overall standings from the thirtieth to the sixth position, and then disclosed the top five in a random order. The special finalists were to perform once more before a final voting round that would determine the ultimate ranking and winner of the festival. In this critical phase, the public could vote only once by phone, in contrast to previous rounds where they could cast up to three votes.

Among the finalists were notable acts including Fedez and Marco Masini with their song "Male necessario". However, the article hints at more performances and an intense competition leading up to the final result, capturing the excitement and cultural significance of the festival in Italy, which is a staple event in the country's music scene.