Sal Da Vinci has won the Sanremo Music Festival 2026 with his song “Per sempre sì,” according to reports from multiple Italian news outlets. The victory marks a significant moment in the artist’s career and concludes the 76th edition of the prestigious festival.
Sayf finished in second place, while Ditonellapiaga secured third, as reported by lamilano.it. The competition, held annually in the Ligurian city of Sanremo, is a cornerstone of Italian popular music and a major cultural event.
The festival’s artistic direction for the upcoming 2027 edition has already been determined. Stefano De Martino has been appointed as the Artistic Director, succeeding the previous leadership, as announced by eurovisionfun.com and lamilano.it. De Martino is described as “Rai’s golden boy” and is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the event.
The selection of De Martino for the 2027 festival occurs as the event continues to be a platform for launching Italian musical talent and influencing national cultural trends. His appointment precedes the 2027 festival, with preparations already underway, according to lamilano.it.
