Sanremo 2025: The Iconic Covers Night Lights Up Teatro Ariston!

The 75th Sanremo Music Festival continues tonight with its highly anticipated Quarta Serata live from the legendary Teatro Ariston. As Italy moves closer to selecting its representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, tonight promises to be a true celebration of musical nostalgia and collaborative magic.

With the grand finale just two days away on Saturday, February 15, all eyes are on Sanremo to witness this spectacular music showcase!

The Show: A Night of Duets and Covers

Returning as host for the third time, Carlo Conti has once again taken on the challenge of leading this iconic event following the monumental success of Amadeus over the past five years. But Carlo won’t be alone tonight! He’ll share the stage with:

• Mahmood – Two-time Sanremo winner and Italy’s Eurovision representative in 2019 (Soldi) and 2022 (Brividi).
• Geppi Cucciari – The charismatic comedian and TV presenter, adding her signature humor to the night.

Special Guest: Paolo Kessisoglu and Daughter

Tonight’s guest of honor is Paolo Kessisoglu, the well-known Italian actor, comedian, and TV personality, who will make a heartwarming appearance alongside his daughter.

The Music: Iconic Covers with Special Guests

The Quarta Serata is traditionally one of the most exciting nights of Sanremo, and 2025 is no exception! Tonight, the 29 competing artists will step out of their comfort zones to perform iconic Italian and international hits alongside guest performers from the Italian music industry or fellow contestants.

Here’s a sneak peek of the star-studded duets we can expect tonight:

Achille Lauro & Elodie – “Tributo a Roma” (Rino Gaetano)
Giorgia & Annalisa – “Skyfall” (Adele)
Tony Effe & Noemi – “Tutto il resto è noia” (Franco Califano)
Bresh & Cristiano De André – “Crêuza de mä” (Fabrizio De André)
Brunori Sas, Dimartino & Riccardo Sinigallia – “L’anno che verrà” (Lucio Dalla)
Clara & Il Volo – “The Sound of Silence” (Simon & Garfunkel)
☀️ Coma_Cose & Johnson Righeira – “L’estate sta finendo” (Righeira)
Emis Killa & Lazza – “100 messaggi” (Lazza)
Fedez & Marco Masini – “Bella stronza” (Marco Masini)
✨ Francesca Michielin & Rkomi – “La nuova stella di Broadway” (Cesare Cremonini)
Francesco Gabbani & Tricarico – “Io sono Francesco” (Tricarico)
Gaia & Toquinho – “La voglia, la pazzia” (Ornella Vanoni)
Irama & Arisa – “Say Something” (Christina Aguilera)
Joan Thiele & Frah Quintale – “Che cosa c’è” (Gino Paoli)
Lucio Corsi & Topo Gigio – “Nel blu dipinto di blu” (Domenico Modugno)
Marcella Bella & I Gemelli Lucia – “L’emozione non ha voce” (Adriano Celentano)
️ Massimo Ranieri & I Neri per Caso – “Quando” (Pino Daniele)
Modà & Francesco Renga – “Angelo” (Francesco Renga)
⚓ Olly & Goran Bregović – “Il pescatore” (Fabrizio De André)
Rocco Hunt & Clementino – “Yes, I Know My Way” (Pino Daniele)
Rose Villain & Chiello – “Fiori rosa, fiori di pesco” (Lucio Battisti)
Sarah Toscano & Ofenbach – “Be Mine” (Ofenbach)
Serena Brancale & Alessandra Amoroso – “If I Ain’t Got You” (Alicia Keys)
Shablo & Neffa – “Aspettando il sole” (Neffa)
Simone Cristicchi & Amara – “La cura” (Franco Battiato)
The Kolors & Sal Da Vinci – “Rossetto e caffè” (Sal Da Vinci)
Willie Peyote, Federico Zampaglione & Ditonellapiaga – “Un tempo piccolo” (Franco Califano)

The Voting System for Tonight

Unlike the previous nights, tonight’s voting process will involve a combination of three voting bodies:

1. ️ Public televote – 34% of tonight’s result.
2. ️ Radio jury – 33%.
3. Press jury (TV, print, and digital media representatives) – 33%.

At the end of the night, the top five performances will be revealed in random order. However, tonight’s results will not affect the final standings—they’re all about honoring the art of music and performance.

Nuove Proposte: The Final Showdown

Tonight, we’ll also witness the grand final of the Nuove Proposte category, where two emerging artists will battle it out for the coveted spot.

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).

Pro tip: If you’re familiar with Sanremo’s long nights, prepare for guest appearances, endless banter, and spontaneous moments—you might be in for a musical marathon until 2 AM or beyond!

Italy’s Eurovision Journey: Who Will Follow Angelina Mango?

Last year, Angelina Mango conquered Sanremo 2024 with her catchy track “La Noia” and later finished 7th at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö with 268 points.

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

Who will carry the Italian flag this year to Basel?
Who will captivate Europe next?

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for the most comprehensive coverage of Sanremo 2025 and all the latest updates on Italy’s road to Eurovision!