The 76th edition of the Festival di Sanremo reached its breathtaking conclusion at the Teatro Ariston. Hosted by Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, the final night was a celebration of Italian music that captivated millions of viewers. After five intense evenings of competition, we finally have the results and the Top 5 that will fight for the chance to represent Italy in Vienna at Eurovision 2026.

The final evening of Sanremo 2026 presents a fascinating blend of veteran icons and contemporary powerhouses, creating a dynamic narrative for the festival’s conclusion. With a lineup that ranges from the legendary stage presence of Patty Pravo to the modern urban sounds of Nayt and Tredici Pietro, the running order is designed to keep the audience engaged through a diverse range of emotional arcs.

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The Results

1. The results of the final will be based on 2 rounds:
   • Round 1: 34% public vote, 33% press jury, 33% radio jury, combined with the results of nights 1,2,3.
   • Round 2: The top 3 acts in the overall ranking, will qualify for the super-final. The results will be based on previous round results (including the past nights) and the new round of voting.

The Top 5 Finalists

As revealed during the final standings, the following five artists advanced to the Superfinal. These are the acts that captured the hearts of the public, the radio jury, and the press:

1. Arisa – Magica favola
2. Sayf – Tu mi piaci tanto
3. Ditonellapiaga – Che fastidio
4. Serena Brancale – Qui con me
5. Sal Da Vinci – Per sempre sì

🎵 Chi vincerà #Sanremo2026? pic.twitter.com/DLZgaVDrFR

— Festival di Sanremo (@SanremoRai) March 1, 2026

Following the final round of voting, Sal Da Vinci was officially crowned the winner of Sanremo 2026, taking home the coveted Golden Lion trophy. His winning entry, “Per sempre sì,” is a powerful, classic ballad that serves as a timeless anthem to enduring love and the strength of lifelong promises.

The super final ranking was as follows:

1. Sal Da Vinci – Per sempre sì
2. Sayf – Tu mi piaci tanto
3. Ditonellapiaga – Che fastidio
4. Arisa – Magica favola
5. Fedez & Marco Masini – Male necessario

The voting split was as follows:

Artist	Song	Televote	Televote Rank	Final Score	Final Rank
Sal Da Vinci	Per sempre sì	23.6%	2	22.2%	1
Sayf	Tu mi piaci tanto	26.4%	1	21.9%	2
Ditonellapiaga	Che fastidio	18.9%	4	20.6%	3
Arisa	Magica favola	19.2%	3	18.9%	4
Fedez & Marco Masini	Male necessario	11.9%	5	16.5%	5

Vince #Sanremo2026 Sal Da Vinci 💐 pic.twitter.com/e08XymhjKn

— Festival di Sanremo (@SanremoRai) March 1, 2026

With this victory, Sal Da Vinci now faces a significant career milestone. As the festival winner, he has been granted the right of first refusal to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which is set to take place in Vienna. The artist must now decide whether he wants to continue his journey onto the international stage or gracefully pass the honor to one of the other finalists from the top five.

The evening also saw the crowning of Nicolò Filippucci with the song “Laguna” as the winner of the Nuove Proposte (Newcomers) section, following a tense duel with Angelica Bove.

Special guests, including Andrea Bocelli and Pooh, added a layer of prestige to an already legendary night. With the Superfinal vote combining televote, press, and radio, the winner of Sanremo 2026 solidifies their place in Italian music history.

Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.