Sanremo 2026, third evening: all the guests on February 26th
La third evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026, scheduled for Thursday 26 February from Ariston Theater On Rai 1, the program features a lineup of guests that blends Italian and international music, entertainment, comedy, and moments of reflection. After the first two episodes, the spotlight shifts to the big names expected on stage and the special guest appearances that enrich the live broadcast.
The evening's co-hosts
Next to Carlo Conti, two very different personalities are coming to host the third evening. On one hand, the top model Irina Shayk, an international presence that adds glamour and media attention to the evening. On the other hand, the comedian and impersonator Ubaldo Pantani, a well-known face in television satire, called upon to bring lightness and moments of irony to the live broadcast. The pair strike a balance between spectacle and entertainment, with different registers set to alternate throughout the episode.
Italian and international musical guests
Music remains the star of the show with a series of highly anticipated performances. Among the announced guests, Eros Ramazzotti, who will perform the song Now you, bringing one of his best-known hits back to the Ariston stage. He is expected to be joined by Alicia Keys, an international presence that marks one of the most popular moments of the evening.
Outside the theater, to Colombo Square, the performance of the is announced The Kolors, while Max Pezzali will be the protagonist on the ship Costa Toscana, where he will stage an arcade as part of his artistic intervention. This format extends the show beyond the main stage.
Entertainment, prizes and moments of reflection
The third evening will not only be music. There will also be a moment dedicated to Paolo Sarullo, the young man from Albenga left quadriplegic following an attempted robbery. This intervention introduces a topic for reflection during the live broadcast.
There is also space for peace with Laura Pausini, who will play heal the world together with the Small Choir of the AntonianoDuring the episode, a lifetime achievement award will also be given to Giulio Rapetti Mogol. The presence of Fabio DeLuigi e Virginia Raffaele, expected for interventions related to entertainment and entertainment.
The final of the New Proposals
The evening will also feature the final of the category New ProposalsCompeting for the title are: Angelica Bove with the song Brick e Nicholas Philippucci to LagunaThe announcement of the winner represents one of the central moments of the episode and awards the first official title of the 2026 Festival.
The third evening therefore presents itself as a balance between great musical guests, special performances and a show spread across the Ariston, Piazza Colombo and Costa Toscana, with a diverse cast designed to cross different genres and audiences.