Outside and inside the Ariston: side events at the Sanremo Festival
A thousand side events will immerse you in the magic of Sanremo during the Festival week which takes place from 24 th to 28th of February 2026
The Sanremo Festival is immense: it won’t just take place inside its temple, the Ariston Theatre, but will involve the entire City of Flowers. From 24 th to 28th of February 2026, Sanremo will be buzzing with events, shows, exhibitions, and surprises.
The Eni Carpet in Corso Matteotti
The much-anticipated point of connection between singers and their fans, the green carpet traditionally laid in front of the Ariston, is signed by Eni this year and will welcome personalities, artists, and the eagerly awaited parade of competing singers starting from 23rd of February at 8:30 p.m. This year, the Eni Carpet will feature scenic arches designed to invite the public and artists to interact by singing together, generating playful displays of lights and sounds. Another luminous and sound installation will be set up at Pian di Nave, near the Fortezza di S. Tecla.
Suzuki Stage in Piazza Colombo
In Piazza Colombo, the heart of Sanremo, stands the Suzuki Stage — a grand platform open to five major artists performing from Tuesday to Saturday in connection with the Ariston: Gaia, Bresh, The Kolors, Gabbani, I Pooh. The stage will be inaugurated on Saturday, 21st of February, at 6 pm. with young artists from Area Sanremo, who will offer the audience a special show, preceded by a performance.
The Costa Toscana Ship
Anchored off the coast of Sanremo, the Costa Toscana will host five evenings connected to the Festival, featuring extraordinary guests. Its arrival on Sunday, 22nd of February, from 6:30 pm, will be marked by the Grand Opening Waves of Music — an extraordinary event that will light up Sanremo Bay with a spectacular display of musical fireworks and an enchanting dancing light show on the sea, organised in collaboration with the Municipality of Sanremo.
Casa Sanremo
Casa Sanremo is the hospitality hub of the Italian Song Festival. Since 2008, it has hosted events for journalists, artists, and industry professionals who gather in Sanremo each year for the festival. It serves as a technical hub, a lounge, and a creative space where ideas and key collaborations are born.
Info https://www.casasanremo.it/
Festival Village at Villa Ormond
Villa Ormond, an elegant villa surrounded by greenery and home to the Flower Museum and the Liberty Pedriali Pavilion, hosts the Festival Village — one of the most popular destinations for singers, entertainment figures, institutions, guests, influencers, and journalists. Visitors can enjoy a unique Festival experience, surrounded by celebrities, VIPs, and artists, with an immersive journey through music, fashion, art, culture, and gastronomy. The Sanremo Festival Village will be located in the park of Villa Ormond from the 23rd to 28th of February. Info
A Pian di Nave
Forte Santa Tecla
The Genoese fortress overlooking Sanremo’s harbour, Forte Santa Tecla, will host an exhibition dedicated to story of Festival di Sanremo
The Ferris Wheel
In Piazza Pian di Nave, the 28-metre-highWheel during Sanremo Festival will offer breathtaking views of the seafront of the City of Flowers, operating daily from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm.
