Sal Da Vinci wins Italy's 2026 Sanremo Music Festival
Italian singer Sal Da Vinci was crowned the winner of the 2026 edition of Italy's Sanremo Music Festival during the grand finale at the Teatro Ariston.
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Short answer
- Sal Da Vinci won Italy’s 2026 Sanremo Music Festival with the song “Per sempre sì,” and as the festival winner he earned the right to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in 2026.[3][4]
Background and context
- Sal Da Vinci is a Neapolitan singer-songwriter and actor who has seen a surge in activity since 2024, including the release of new material such as “Rossetto e caffè” (which achieved double platinum) and “Non è vero che sto bene”.[1]
- His 2026 Sanremo victory marks a significant milestone, returning him to the Ariston stage and culminating in Italy’s Eurovision representation for that year.[4][3]
- Reports from Wanted in Rome indicated he would perform “Per sempre sì” at Eurovision in Italian, choosing not to translate or heavily anglophone-ize the lyrics, a relatively unusual choice for the contest.[2]
Notes and caveats
- Eurovision-related details (dates, semi-finals, and broadcast specifics) were reported in May 2026 as Italy prepared for Vienna; verifications about exact broadcast timing may vary by region and broadcaster (RAI) coverage.[2]
- If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of Sal Da Vinci’s Sanremo/Eurovision activities and provide a quick summary of the song’s performance and reception at Sanremo and Eurovision, with citations.
Would you like me to compile a brief timeline and a chart of his Sanremo results and Eurovision likelihoods, with sources? I can also look for videos or interviews from the Eurovision press cycle if you’re interested.