Who hosts the Sanremo Festival 2025?

Il 2025 Festival of Sanremo marks an important turning point: after years of management entrusted to Amadeus, this year the baton passes to Carlo Conti. The anticipation is very high, with the return of a presenter who has already made the history of the Festival. From 11 15 to February, the evenings at the Ariston Theatre will be enriched by a show that promises to celebrate Italian music in all its forms.

Out with Amadeus, in with Carlo Conti

After five years of successes and record ratings, Amadeus has decided to leave the Sanremo stage. His presence marked an era characterized by innovation, inclusiveness and a perfect mix between tradition and contemporaneity. However, 2025 represents a new chapter, with Carlo Conti ready to bring his experience and his unmistakable style to the service of the most important musical event in Italy.

Why did Amadeus leave the Festival?

Amadeus explained that his decision was not linked to economic issues, but to deeper motivations on a human level.Rai did everything to keep me, but the human relationship was missing”, declared the host. During the last episode of Your business, the absence of Rai executives was perceived as a lack of attention towards his work and his team.

Despite identical contractual offers to those proposed by Discovery, Amadeus has chosen to move to NINE, emphasizing the importance of authentic connections with one's interlocutors. "At my age, human relationships are fundamental," he added, recalling the strong bond with former executives such as Carlo Fuortes. For him, this choice represents a change of direction towards an environment that he considers more stimulating, even if initially with smaller audiences. "Money is not everything," he concluded.

Why was Carlo Conti chosen?

Carlo Conti's return to the Sanremo Festival is a natural and strategic choice. Already at the helm of the Festival from 2015 to 2017, Conti has demonstrated his ability to masterfully manage an event of this magnitude, combining tradition and innovation. His experience and charisma make him a figure capable of maintaining the Festival's prestige.

With his leadership, the Festival will aim to enhance the Italian music in all its facets, bringing to the stage a mix of established artists and young promises. In addition, Conti has already announced some new features, such as the division between Big and New Proposals and a new cumulative voting system, designed to make the competition even more exciting.