Stefano De Martino Announces Sanremo 2027 Dates (Feb 16‑20)

Stefano De Martino, newly appointed host and artistic director of the Sanremo Festival, announced the schedule for its 77th edition. The competition will be held from Tuesday 16 February to Saturday 20 February 2027 at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, Italy. The dates were posted on De Martino’s social‑media channels and confirmed by an official Rai communication.

The announcement marks the official start of De Martino’s tenure. He is working with prime‑time entertainment director Williams De Liberatore on the festival’s organisational set‑up, while Fabrizio Ferraguzzo has been mentioned as a possible new musical director. The team is also reviewing competition rules and the format of the shows.