The curtain has fallen on the Ariston Theatre for the Sanremo Music Festival 2026. After a week of incredible performances and record-breaking engagement, the final night saw thirty artists compete for the most prestigious title in Italian music. In a thrilling conclusion, Sal Da Vinci was officially crowned the winner of Sanremo 2026.

The Path to Victory

The final was split into two high-stakes phases. After all thirty “Big” artists performed, the initial rankings were determined by a weighted vote: 34% from the public (televoting), 33% from the Press/TV/Web jury, and 33% from the Radio jury. These results were then aggregated with the scores from the previous three nights.

The competition narrowed down to a Top 5 showdown featuring Sal Da Vinci, Sayf, Ditonellapiaga, Arisa, and the duo Fedez & Marco Masini. Following a final round of voting, the definitive podium was established.

Sanremo 2026: The Final Top 30 Rankings

  1. Sal Da Vinci – Saremo io e te

  2. Sayf – Tu mi piaci

  3. Ditonellapiaga – Che fastidio!

  4. Arisa – Magica favola

  5. Fedez & Masini – Male necessario

  6. Nayt – Prima che

  7. Fulminacci – Stupida Fortuna

  8. Ermal Meta – Stella Stellina

  9. Serena Brancale – Qui con me

  10. Tommaso Paradiso – I romantici (11-30: Including LDA & AKA 7even, Luchè, Bambole di pezza, Levante, J-Ax, and more.)

Highlights of the Night

Sal Da Vinci dominated the week with a “perfect” Sanremo. His winning track, “Saremo io e te,” (noted during the week as Per sempre sì) resonated with the audience and critics alike. One of the most viral moments of the finale featured Sal Da Vinci in an improvised dance with Mara Venier in the front row.

The revelation of the festival was undoubtedly Sayf. The young Genoese singer of Tunisian origin climbed the charts night after night, finishing in a shocking second place. His emotional moment on stage with his mother became one of the most talked-after scenes of the week.

Ditonellapiaga secured third place, capping off a stellar week that included winning the “Covers Night” alongside TonyPitony. She also walked away with the award for Best Musical Composition, as voted by the orchestra.

Special Awards

  • Lucio Dalla Press Room Award: Serena Brancale (9th place) for her moving performance of “Qui con me.”

  • Best Lyrics Award: Fedez & Marco Masini for their hit “Male necessario.”

  • Best Composition: Ditonellapiaga.