Italy's iconic Sanremo Music Festival 2026 continues its run tonight, Thursday, February 26, 2026, with its highly anticipated 'Terza Serata' (Third Evening) live from the Teatro Ariston. Carlo Conti, serving as both artistic director and host, is joined by the captivating Laura Pausini, who is a fixed co-host for all five evenings of the festival. Adding to the star power for this particular night is supermodel Irina Shayk, co-hosting alongside Conti, along with Ubaldo Pantani. The 76th edition of the festival, a pivotal event for Italy's Eurovision selection, is scheduled to run from February 24 to February 28, 2026.

Tonight also marks the thrilling final of the 'Nuove Proposte' (New Proposals) category, where emerging talents NicolĂČ Filippucci and Angelica Bove will compete for the title. Filippucci will perform "Laguna," while Bove will present "Mattone." This crucial segment, presented by Gianluca Gazzoli, promises to spotlight the future stars of Italian music.

Beyond the emerging artists, the evening will showcase performances from 15 of the established "Big" artists who did not perform on Wednesday night. Music lovers are also in for a treat with an impressive lineup of guest stars, including legendary Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti and American superstar Alicia Keys. The winner of the Sanremo Festival traditionally earns the right to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest, making each night a crucial step towards international recognition.