Sanremo 2026 is preparing with great returns and debuts. Among the confirmed Big names are Blanco, Diodato and Aiello, while young talents like Luk3, Trigno and Settembre could take the stage. There is no shortage of rumors about duets and the female presence with Emma, Arisa and Malika Ayane. All the news and previews about the Festival.
In the autumn months there are two certainties in Italy: the fall of the leaves and the anticipation of Sanremo. The Sanremo Festival 2026, scheduled from 24 to 28 Februaryis preparing for the new appointment in the long history of the Italian music festival on the stage of Ariston Theatrewhose trademark is subject to controversy. Carlo Conticonfirmed as artistic director, is working on the selection of songs in a climate of turmoil, and the first indiscretions have already emerged from Adnkronos.
Debuts and returns among the Bigs
In the totonomians stands out the possible debut of Thomas Paradise which, on the occasion of the previous edition, had denied possible future participation. Also Frah Quintal could live his first experience at the Ariston, bringing his particular mix of urban and alternative pop.
Among them emerging voices names like Emma Nolde And La Ninawhose songs combine introspection and sonic experimentation. Not even one is missing internationally known which would represent a break with the Sanremo tradition: the participation of Tommy CashEstonian rapper who represented his country in the last Eurovision Song Contest with the unpublished Espresso Macchiato.
Among the big names who return, Blancofresh from the success of the ballad piano and voice Crying at 90 after a year of silence. Among the singers who have been in creative break and for this very reason they are eligible to be among the big names in the race Sangiovanni And Angelina Mango. Then there is Diodatewinner of the 2020 edition, together with Ermal Meta And Thunderboltsfresh from the single Nothing speciala melody that talks about the ordinariness of a relationship.
He could take advantage of the moment of popularity Alphaprotagonist of summer 2025 with I like itwritten together with Manu Chao and reinterpretation of I like you by Chao himself. And then Enrico Nigiotti and the duo Benji & Faithwho according to rumors are ready to go on stage with a song written by Riccardo Zanotti of the Nuclear Tactical Penguinswho had refused participation in the last Festival.
Insistent voices also up Sal Da Vincigiven close participation already in the last edition and then protagonist of the cover evening with The Kolors to the tune of his hit Lipstick and coffee.
In the end, Aiello might have one opportunity for revenge after past unsuccessful participations.
The female presence
The female parterre of the Festival seems particularly rich. Among the veterans, the participation of is hypothesized Emma, Arisa And Malika Ayane. But also Serena Brancale And Chiara Galiazzolooking for a career relaunch. Then there is Californiaalias Francesca Masianoin solo version after the end of the project Coma_Cose.
Unreleased duets and historic returns
The more intriguing rumors they talk about unprecedented collaborations: the hypothesis of seeing together Tiziano Ferro And Madame teases fans of both, even if Ferro has always traditionally been a super guest. However, one appears more credible duet between Fedez and Marco Masini.
There would be no shortage of it share of historical singers as Michele Zarrillo, Fausto Leali, Enrico Ruggeri, Donatella Rector And Patty Pravoready to bring their decades of experience to Ariston.
New and old talent
Septemberwinner of the category New Proposals in 2025 with Vertebraeseems to be almost certain to jump into the category of Big. There talent quota could instead be represented by Luk3 And Trigno: the first, eighteen years old, released from Friends in the run-off with the second. May the competition between them return?
The rumors will certainly continue and confirmations and denials they will follow one another, but one thing is certain: the next edition of Sanremo has already begun.
