Stefano De Martino to Revamp Sanremo 2027 with Eurovision‑Style Changes

Stefano De Martino will debut as both host and artistic director of the Sanremo Music Festival in 2027. Reports suggest he may overhaul the format, potentially dropping the traditional Friday cover‑song show and introducing a dedicated competition to select Italy’s Eurovision Song Contest entry, an idea reportedly backed by major record labels and the Italian music industry federation (FIMI).

In related speculation, veteran presenter Gerry Scotti mentioned in an interview that he could appear alongside De Martino at the festival, though he framed it as a light‑hearted suggestion rather than a confirmed plan.