The Sanremo Festival 2025
The festival will be held from 11 st to the 15th of February, 2025. Here are the headliners, co-hosts, and some tips to maximise your experience.
The 75th edition of the Sanremo Festival is from February 11 to 15, 2025, Italy will be captivated by the grand music event. Known all over the world, the Sanremo Festival of Italian Song, is part of Italian history and culture. For one week, people around the world will talk about what’s happening in Sanremo and on the legendary Ariston stage. All the details and tips below; don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Big names in the competition
Artistic Director Carlo Conti revealed the list of 30 big artists competing on the Ariston stage. For all news and info on the show: https://www.rai.it
History of the Sanremo Festival
If you want to know more about the festival, start by informing yourself on its interesting, extensive history. Born in 1951, the Sanremo Festival, closely accompanying Italian history from post-war to today, has often reflected Italian society, year by year. Nilla Pizzi, an Italian singer whose fame is largely thanks to her success at the first few editions of Sanremo Festival, set an unbeatable record of winning 1st,2nd and 3rd place in the the 1952 competition.
Today, the festival and brings a large spotlight onto Italian music; it is a week of pride for Italy in showing off its best current artists. As for the famous slogan, ‘Sanremo is Sanremo’ – anything goes!
Places to find the VIP’s
As for the VIPs, singers, actors, musicians, comedians, models—some would do anything for an autograph, a handshake, let alone a selfie with one of their idols. But where do VIPs hide in Sanremo? Where can you find them? Here are the Sanremo locations for the VIP Hunt! (please note this article is in Italian, search translation options on your browser)
Scandals and gossip of the famous festival
Scandals and gossip have always surrounded the Sanremo Festival. With love affairs, quarrels, daring looks, provocations, and controversies, the festival has consistently been fueled by anecdotes and scandals. These events are destined to leave their mark, for better or worse, on the history of television, music, and culture. Here, briefly, is a small overview of the scandals in Sanremo. (please note this article is in Italian, search translation options on your browser)
What to eat during the Sanremo Festival week?
If you’re in Sanremo during the festival, don’t miss a piece of Sardenaira, the typical “focaccia” of Sanremo and the Ligurian far west. Made with few ingredients, it represents a true and unparalleled celebration of taste. Besides being an ancient dish and a tradition of the Western Liguria, it’s perfect for the festival’s street food scene, amidst concerts, VIP hunting, and catwalks.