Sanremo 2027: Stefano De Martino plans major changes for festival

Reports indicate significant changes are planned for the 2027 Sanremo Festival under the direction of Stefano De Martino. One major shift involves the announcement of the competing artists. Rather than the traditional method of reading names during the Rai1 news broadcast, De Martino is reportedly planning a dedicated, spectacular television event to reveal the lineup, potentially involving a live presentation at the Teatro Ariston.

Additionally, rumors suggest a substantial increase in the festival's budget to accommodate ambitious new scenography and the potential inclusion of international guests. These plans for a more visually complex and expensive production have reportedly caused some internal tension within Rai, as the broadcaster grants significant creative and financial freedom to the festival's director.