Overview
- Carlo Conti plans to announce the Sanremo 2026 Big at Tg1’s 13:30 on Sunday, Nov. 23, with a possible shift to Sunday, Nov. 30 as additional songs arrive.
- He signaled the roster will likely exceed the 26-artist cap, aiming for around 28 entries and not ruling out as many as 30.
- Sanremo Giovani airs in late evening on Rai2 across five Tuesdays from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9, hosted by Gianluca Gazzoli.
- The final is set for Dec. 14 at the Teatro Casinò di Sanremo in prime time on Rai1 to decide the winners who will join the Festival.
- Rai confirmed an increase in reimbursements to record labels, and Conti characterized daily rumors and scoops as useful in building interest in the event.