Sanremo 2026: cover night lineup in order of performance. The duets and guests scheduled at the Ariston

On Friday, February 27, the stage of the Teatro Ariston hosts the traditional cover songs night, a key event of the festival in the format introduced in 2015 by Carlo Conti.

The thirty competing artists perform duets with guests chosen to reinterpret a song from the Italian or international repertoire. Kick-off is set for 8:40 pm, while the winner of the evening is expected to be announced around 1:22 am.

The announced surprises

During the morning press conference, the artistic director revealed some special appearances. An opening medley from Laura Pausini is expected, described by Prime Time deputy director Claudio Fasulo as “a real counterattack move”.

Also confirmed is the participation of professor Vincenzo Schettini, who will speak on the topic of youth addiction. The lineup also includes a “Mister X”, a recurring presence throughout the evening: his first appearance is scheduled for 9:08 pm.

Running order and performance times

Things kick off at 8:51 pm with Elettra Lamborghini alongside Las Ketchup on “Aserejé”. The night closes at 1:06 am with Leo Gassmann and Aiello on “Era già tutto previsto”.

Below is the running order with the scheduled times for each of the 30 Big competitors:

• Elettra Lamborghini with Las Ketchup – “Aserejé” (8:51 pm)

• Eddie Brock with Fabrizio Moro – “Portami via” (8:57 pm)

• Mara Sattei with Mecna – “L’ultimo bacio” (9:11 pm)

• Patty Pravo with Timofej Andrijashenko – “Ti lascio una canzone” (9:18 pm)

• Levante with Gaia – “I maschi” (21:27)

• Malika Ayane with Claudio Santamaria – “Mi sei scoppiato dentro il cuore” (21:33)

• Le Bambole di Pezza with Cristina D’Avena – “Occhi di gatto” (21:44)

• Dargen D'Amico with Pupo – “Su di noi” (21:50)

• Tommaso Paradiso with Stadio – “L’ultima luna” (21:56)

• Michele Bravi with Fiorella Mannoia – “Domani è un altro giorno” (22:02)

• Tredici Pietro with Galeffi and Fudasca – “Vita” (22:11)

• Maria Antonietta & Colombre with Brunori Sas – “Il mondo” (22:18)

• Fulminacci with Francesca Fagnani – “Parole Parole” (22:24)

• LDA & Aka 7even with Tullio De Piscopo – “Andamento lento” (22:37)

• Raf with The Kolors – “The Riddle” (22:49)

• J-Ax with Ligera County Fam – “E la vita, la vita” (23:00)

• Ditonellapiaga with TonyPitony – “The Lady Is a Tramp” (23:08)

• Enrico Nigiotti with Alfa – “En e Xanax” (23:17)

• Serena Brancale with Gregory Porter and Delia – “Bésame Mucho” (23:29)

• Sayf with Alex Britti and Mario Biondi – “Hit the Road Jack” (23:47)

• Francesco Renga with Giusy Ferreri – “Ragazzo solo, ragazza sola” (23:53)

• Arisa with the Coro del Teatro Regio di Parma – “Quello che le donne non dicono” (00:00)

• Samurai Jay with Belén Rodríguez and Roy Paci – “Baila Morena” (00:06)

• Sal Da Vinci with Michele Zarrillo – “Cinque giorni” (00:15)

• Fedez & Marco Masini with Stjepan Hauser – “Meravigliosa creatura” (00:21)

• Ermal Meta with Dardust – “Golden Hour” (00:34)

• Nayt with Joan Thiele – “La canzone dell’amore perduto” (00:40)

• Luchè with Gianluca Grignani – “Falco a metà” (00:50)

• Chiello with Saverio Cigarini – “Mi sono innamorato di te” (01:00)

• Leo Gassmann with Aiello – “Era già tutto previsto” (01:06)

Voting system

The performances are judged on three components:

• Public vote (34%)
• Press, TV and Web Jury (33%)
• Radio Jury (33%)

The most-voted artist wins the cover night. The result has no bearing on the festival's final ranking.

Guests and special appearances

The co-host is Bianca Balti, who returns to the Ariston a year later.

Also scheduled is a tribute to Caterina Caselli. On the Piazza Colombo stage, Francesco Gabbani performs, while on board the Costa Crociere ship Max Pezzali is expected with another song from his repertoire.

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