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San Marino – ADRENALINA OVERLOAD: Senhit is Back for a Historic Fourth Time!

Doron Lahav

Bologna’s own superstar has reclaimed the Sammarinese crown in a night of pure spectacle!

The “San Marino Song Contest 2026” (formerly Una Voce per San Marino) reached its fever-pitch conclusion tonight at the Teatro Nuovo in Dogana. In a lineup packed with international talent and “Big Artists,” one name rose above the rest to prove that she is, and perhaps always will be, the undisputed Queen of San Marino’s Eurovision journey.

Hosted by the legendary Italian TV presenter Simona Ventura, the show was a marathon of entertainment broadcast live on San Marino RTV, Radio San Marino, and globally via Rai Play.

The evening was punctuated by massive guest performances that kept the energy high:

The Songs

Performing tonight were these acts:

YouTube Playlist

21 artists will perform tonight:

  1. Andreas Habibi ft. AURA – “All We Need Is Love” (UAE)
  2. Dolcenera – “My Love” (Italy)
  3. Edward Maya ft. William Imola – “Bella” (Romania and Italy)
  4. Inis Neziri – “In My Head” (Albania)
  5. Kelly Joyce – “Oh Là Là” (France)
  6. L’Orchestraccia – “Cara Madre Mia” (Italy)
  7. Molella ft. Maxè – “Fever” (Italy)
  8. Paolo Belli – “Bellissima” (Italy)
  9. Rosa Chemical – “Mammamì” (Italy)
  10. Senhit ft. Boy George – “Superstar” (Italy and UK)
  11. Marco – “Shine” (San Marino)
  12. IUNA – “Freedom Calling” (Italy)
  13. KLEM – “OK RESPIRA” (Italy)
  14. Luka Basi – “CHICOLO” (Slovenia)
  15. Magdalena Tul – “I’ll Be Around” (Poland)
  16. Maya Azucena – “My Sin” (United States)
  17. Anna Smith – “Bruised” (Switzerland)
  18. MYKY – “Outta Tune” (Italy)
  19. ORPHY – “Rise Again” (Czech Republic)
  20. MATIAS FERREIRA – “PAURA” (Spain)
  21. Pellegrina Pibigas – “Il Giorno Che” (Italy)

The Results

Unlike many national selections, the San Marino Song Contest stayed true to its tradition of expert evaluation. The winner was determined by 100% expert jury vote. The five-member jury responsible for the final decision included:

The final leaderboard reflected a night of intense competition, with the jury narrowing down a field of 21 incredible performers:

Senhit has officially been crowned the winner with her electrifying new anthem, “Superstar.” This victory marks a historic milestone: Senhit will now represent the micronation for a fourth time (2011, 2020, 2021, and now 2026).

The excitement has reached a whole new level with the confirmation that Boy George—the frontman of Culture Club and a Grammy-winning pioneer of the New Romantic movement—will indeed join Senhit live on the Eurovision stage. Bringing his soulful voice and world-renowned charisma to the Sammarinese entry adds an unprecedented layer of star power, promising a high-profile collaboration that will define the 2026 contest. With this historic win, Senhit heads straight to Vienna to perform in the First Semi-Final on May 12, signaling that the “Superstar” era has officially begun!

While the ticket to Vienna was the ultimate prize, the evening also celebrated artistic depth through several prestigious special awards. These honors were decided by separate panels, including a “Quality Jury” featuring Iva Zanicchi, Morgan, and Red Ronnie.

San Marino will compete in semi-final 1 of Eurovision 2026 (May 12th, 2026).
The country will perform in the second half of the show

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

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