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

Stefano De Martino, the newly appointed artistic director and host of Italy’s Sanremo Music Festival, announced the dates for the 2027 edition. The festival will take place from Tuesday, 16 February, to Saturday, 20 February 2027, as communicated through his social‑media channels.

The announcement marks De Martino’s first concrete step after succeeding Carlo Conti. He plans several format changes, including moving the cover‑song night to Thursday and designating Friday as a dedicated Eurovision selection night. These adjustments aim to modernise the event while preserving its traditional appeal, and are expected to attract a broader, digitally‑engaged audience.

The dates solidify the festival’s schedule ahead of its 77th edition, reaffirming Sanremo’s role as a central platform for both emerging and established Italian artists.