Rai, the Italian national broadcaster, have announced the dates for Sanremo 2026 – the Italian national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

While Sanremo has traditionally been held during the first whole week in February, this will differ in 2026 due to the Winter Olympics, in Milan-Cortina – which are been held between Monday 2nd to Thursday 26th February. The 76th Festival di Sanremo will now take place from Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th February.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix