The highly anticipated second night of the Sanremo 2026 music festival is set to unfold tonight, February 26th, with a lineup of 15 competing artists, alongside a host of special guests and presenters. The evening, broadcast live on Rai 1, is scheduled to begin at 8:40 PM and conclude around 1:15 AM, promising a night of music and entertainment for viewers across Italy.
This year’s Sanremo festival continues to draw significant attention, showcasing both established artists and emerging talents. The second night will feature performances from a diverse range of musicians, interspersed with appearances from prominent figures in Italian entertainment and sports. The event is co-hosted by Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, with support from Pilar Fogliati, Achille Lauro, and Lillo Petrolo. Gianluca Gazzoli will similarly grab the stage to present the “Nuove Proposte” (New Proposals) segment.
Sanremo 2026: Second Night Running Order
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the evening’s schedule, including performance times and guest appearances:
- 8:40 PM: Opening and introduction of Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini
- 8:43 PM: Gianluca Gazzoli introduces the four “Nuove Proposte” semifinalists: Blind, ElMa e Soniko, Angelica Bove, Nicolò Filippucci, and Mazzariello.
- 8:46 PM: Challenge: Nicolò Filippucci vs. Blind, ElMa e Soniko
- 8:58 PM: Challenge: Mazzariello vs. Angelica Bove
- 9:15 PM: Conti announces the voting codes for the “Big” artists (established performers).
- 9:17 PM: Patty Pravo – “Opera”
- 9:23 PM: Achille Lauro’s entrance
- 9:26 PM: LDA and AKA7even – “Poesie clandestine”
- 9:32 PM: Enrico Nigiotti – “Ogni volta che non so volare”
- 9:43 PM: The Coro Anffas performs “Si può dare di più”
- 9:49 PM: Pilar Fogliati’s entrance
- 9:51 PM: Tommaso Paradiso – “I Romantici”
- 9:57 PM: Lillo’s entrance
- 9:59 PM: Elettra Lamborghini – “Voilà”
- 10:05 PM: Introduction of athletes Francesca Lollobrigida, Lisa Vittozzi, Giacomo Bertagnolli (with guide Andrea Ravelli), and Giulia Turra.
- 10:13 PM: Ermal Meta – “Stella stellina”
- 10:29 PM: Laura Pausini and Achille Lauro perform “16 marzo”
- 10:43 PM: Performance by Bresh from Piazza Colombo
- 10:49 PM: Bambole di Pezza – “Resta con me”
- 10:55 PM: Achille Lauro performs “Perdutamente”
- 11:11 PM: Chiello – “Ti penso sempre”
- 11:21 PM: J-Ax – “Italia starter pack”
- 11:29 PM: Nayt – “Prima che”
- 11:41 PM: Performance by Max Pezzali from the Costa Toscana cruise ship
- 11:49 PM: Fulminacci – “Stupida sfortuna”
- 12:09 AM: Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Fausto Leali
- 12:18 AM: Dargen D’Amico – “AI AI”
- 12:33 AM: Ditonellapiaga – “Che fastidio!”
- 12:43 AM: Tribute to Ornella Vanoni
- 1:10 AM: Provisional ranking revealed
- 1:15 AM: Conclude of the show
Voting System Explained
The “Big” artists competing tonight will be judged based on a combination of televoting (50%) and votes from a radio jury (50%). The resulting scores will determine a ranking, with only the top five positions revealed at the end of the night. The “Nuove Proposte” segment will utilize a different voting system, incorporating televoting (34%), a jury from the press, television, and web (33%), and a radio jury (33%). The four competing artists will be divided into pairs, with the top two songs from each challenge advancing to the third night of the festival.
Tonight’s show will also feature performances from Bresh, conducting from the Suzuki Stage in Piazza Colombo. Unfortunately, Arianna Fontana will be unable to attend due to a fever, according to reports.
As Sanremo 2026 continues, all eyes remain on the performances and the evolving competition. The festival promises to be a captivating showcase of Italian music and talent, with the next few nights sure to bring further surprises and memorable moments.
What are your thoughts on the lineup for tonight? Share your predictions and favorite artists in the comments below!