The fourth evening of the 76th Italian Song Festival in Sanremo, dedicated to covers and duets, ended with the victory of the duo Ditonellapiaga and Tony Pitony. The event attracted an average of 10.8 million viewers, achieving a market share of 65.6%. While this year's viewership falls short of the 2025 records, the night was dominated by emotions, performances by international guests such as Las Ketchup, and numerous artistic controversies on the stage of the Ariston Theatre ahead of the grand finale.

Ditonellapiaga's Victory

The artist along with Tony Pitony won the covers night, placing them among the favorites ahead of the final.

High Viewership

Nearly 11 million viewers followed the duets night, translating to a market share exceeding 65%.

Media Dominance

Social media activity increased by 66%, with younger generation artists generating the most interactions.

The fourth night of the 76th Sanremo Festival was traditionally dedicated to reinterpretations of classic songs and duet performances. The winners of this prestigious evening were Ditonellapiaga and Tony Pitony, who won over both the jury and voting viewers with their energy and interpretation. Their triumph, however, did not go unnoticed on social media, where Tony Pitony's unconventional behavior and stage charisma were widely discussed, with some critics calling it the "nemesis" of this year's sometimes monotonous edition. International accents also appeared on stage, including a surprise performance by the Spanish group Las Ketchup, who together with Elettra Lamborghini performed their global hit "Aserejé," sparking a wave of nostalgia among the audience. Statistical data analysis indicates huge digital engagement by viewers. Sanremo Human Index recorded a 66% increase in conversations compared to previous days, a direct effect of the emotions accompanying the duets. Although Ditonellapiaga won the night, in social media popularity rankings, Sayf, Nayt, and Samurai Jay reign supreme, surpassing the barrier of one million interactions. From the perspective of traditional media, the night gathered 10,789,000 viewers, representing a 65.6% share. This is a very solid result, although the press notes a drop of about three million viewers compared to the same evening last year, forcing the artistic direction to analyze the program's pacing. The Sanremo Festival, inaugurated in 1951, is the oldest and most important song competition in Italy, serving as the prototype for the Eurovision Song Contest.Preparations for the final night continue in an atmosphere of speculation and forecasts. Bookmakers and artificial intelligence algorithms point to Tommaso Paradiso as one of the main favorites for the overall victory, although media suggest that Eddie Brock could turn out to be the dark horse. The official press conference before the final confirmed that the last evening will rely solely on televoto, giving a chance to artists with the strongest fan base online. In the FantaSanremo competition, after the fourth night, the group Bambole di Pezza took the lead, further heating up the rivalry ahead of the grand showdown at the Ariston Theatre. „Caco sul palco di Sanremo” (I shit on the Sanremo stage) — Tony Pitony

Mentioned People

  • Ditonellapiaga — Italian singer, winner of the covers night at Sanremo 2026.
  • Tony Pitony — Artist performing in a duo with Ditonellapiaga, stirring controversy with his statements.
  • Elettra Lamborghini — Italian celebrity and singer, performed as a guest with the group Las Ketchup.
  • Tommaso Paradiso — Singer mentioned by bookmakers as a favorite to win the entire festival.