Il Festival di Sanremo

The Profile

Il Festival di Sanremo is Italy’s long-running song festival, held annually in Sanremo since 1951 and broadcast nationwide from the Teatro Ariston. It’s among Italy’s most-watched TV events and often serves to select the country’s Eurovision entry.

Public highlights: winners include Måneskin (2021), Mahmood & Blanco (2022) and Marco Mengoni (2023). The show has been hosted for multiple editions by Amadeus and is staged at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo.

Three long, snarky recaps chart Sanremo 2021–2023 night by night: hosts, guests, gags and all the rankings. Highlights include 2021 won by Måneskin, 2022 by Mahmood & Blanco, 2023 by Marco Mengoni. The reviewer swings between affection and exasperation, praising some performances and mercilessly roasting others. Expect detailed lists, cover-night verdicts and a steady stream of sarcasm.