Italy Decides! The Sanremo 2025 Winner — and Eurovision Representative — Will Be Chosen Tonight!

All good things must come to an end — and tonight, the curtain falls on the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with the much-anticipated Serata Finale! Live from the iconic Teatro Ariston, Italy will crown its winner and select its representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place this May in Basel, Switzerland.

For weeks, Europe’s eyes have been on Sanremo 2025, and tonight promises to deliver unforgettable performances, emotional moments, and, of course, Italy’s next Eurovision star.

The Show: What to Expect

Leading the evening is Carlo Conti, who returns as host and artistic director for the third time, stepping into the big shoes of Amadeus, who left an indelible mark on the festival during his five-year tenure.

Conti won’t be alone on stage tonight — he’ll be joined by co-hosts Alessia Marcuzzi and Alessandro Cattelan (familiar to Eurovision fans as one of the hosts of Eurovision 2022 in Turin).

The evening will also feature appearances from special guests like:

• Gabry Ponte
• Vanessa Scalera
• Alberto Angela
• ⚽️ Edoardo Bove

Additionally, Antonello Venditti will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, while rapper Tedua will perform on the Suzuki Stage.

️ The Voting Process

The Sanremo 2025 final will unfold in two stages:

1. Round 1: All 29 finalists will perform their entries for the third and final time. During this round, only the public will vote.

2. Round 2 (Superfinal): Once the initial votes are tallied, the Top 5 acts will advance to the Superfinal. At this stage, the winner will be determined through a combined vote:

   • 34% Public Vote
   • 33% Press Jury
   • 33% Radio Jury

The artist who comes out on top will have the honor of representing Italy at Eurovision 2025 — unless they decline, in which case RAI will select the representative.

The 29 Finalists

Here’s a final look at the 29 competing songs:

1. Achille Lauro – “Incoscienti giovani”
2. Gaia – “Chiamo io chiami tu”
3. Coma_Cose – ‘Cuoricini’
4. Francesco Gabbani – ‘Viva la vita’
5. Willie Peyote – ‘Grazie ma no grazie’
6. Noemi – ‘Se t’innamori muori’
7. Rkomi – ‘Il ritmo delle cose’
8. Modà – ‘Non ti dimentico’
9. Rose Villain – ‘fuorilegge’
10. Brunori Sas – ‘L’albero delle noci’
11. Irama – ‘Lentamente’
12. Clara – ‘Febbre’
13. Massimo Ranieri – ‘Tra le mani un cuore’
14. Sarah Toscano – ‘Amarcord’
15. Fedez – ‘Battito’
16. Simone Cristicchi – ‘Quando sarai piccola’
17. Joan Thiele – ‘Eco’
18. The Kolors – ‘Tu con chi fai l’amore?’
19. Bresh – ‘La tana del granchio’
20. Marcella Bella – ‘Pelle diamante’
21. Tony Effe – ‘Damme ‘na mano’
22. Elodie – ‘Dimenticarsi alle 7’
23. Olly – ‘Balorda nostalgia’
24. Francesca Michielin – ‘Fango in paradiso’
25. Lucio Corsi – ‘Volevo essere un duro’
26. Shablo feat. Gue, Joshua e Tormento – ‘La mia parola’
27. Serena Brancale – ‘Anema e Core’
28. Rocco Hunt – ‘Mille vote ancora’
29. Giorgia – ‘La cura per me’

(The running order will be announced later today.)

How to Watch Sanremo 2025

Sanremo 2025 will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and available for streaming on RaiPlay from 20:40 CET (21:40 EET).

• 21:40 CET (22:40 Greek time)
• Rai 1 on TV
• RaiPlay.it for online streaming

⚠️ Pro Tip: Bring snacks (and maybe a nap!) — as tradition dictates, Sanremo nights often stretch well past 2 AM with guest performances, long-winded monologues, and classic Italian showmanship!

Italy at Eurovision: A Legacy of Passion

Italy has consistently been a powerhouse at Eurovision, delivering iconic performances and unforgettable music.

Last year, Angelina Mango won Sanremo 2024 with her song “La Noia”, securing 7th place at Eurovision 2024 with 268 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1FXHjkjpQ

Will tonight’s winner match — or even surpass — that result in Basel 2025?

Who’s your favorite to win Sanremo 2025?
Let us know in the comments below!

And as always, stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for live updates, reactions, and exclusive coverage of the 75th Sanremo Music Festival and Italy’s Eurovision 2025 journey!