Italian singer Sal Da Vinci became the undisputed hero of the 76th edition of the Sanremo Festival. His song "Per sempre sì" sparked a wave of enthusiasm, culminating in a standing ovation that moved the artist to tears. The song's phenomenon extended beyond the walls of the Ariston Theatre, engaging celebrities like Alessandro Del Piero and Mahmood, and provoking spontaneous flash mobs on the city streets.

Sal Da Vinci's Emotional Performance

The artist received a standing ovation at the Ariston Theatre, which moved him to tears while performing the song "Per sempre sì".

The Song's Viral Success

Alessandro Del Piero and Mahmood sang the song together, and a video of dancing senior women from Ostuni took the internet by storm.

The Artist's Street Flash Mob

The musician amazed fans with a spontaneous performance for a newlywed couple on the streets of Sanremo, singing his festival hit.

This year's edition of the Italian Song Festival in Sanremo will go down in history as a moment of great comeback and emotional triumph for Sal Da Vinci. The artist, who after years of artistic sacrifices presented the song "Per sempre sì", became the central figure of the event, uniting generations of listeners around his music. His performance at the Ariston Theatre ended with an unprecedented, prolonged standing ovation that visibly moved the vocalist. The media emphasize that the musician's tears on stage were authentic testimony to the difficult journey he undertook to find himself back in the spotlight on the most important Italian music stage. The performance was met with enthusiasm not only from the audience but also from the journalists gathered in the hall, which rarely happens during such a demanding competition. The Sanremo Festival, inaugurated in 1951 at the local casino, has shaped Italian musical identity for decades and served as the direct inspiration for the creation of the Eurovision Song Contest.The impact of the song "Per sempre sì" quickly transcended the boundaries of the official competition. Videos in which legendary footballer Alessandro Del Piero and singer Mahmood sing Sal Da Vinci's hit together gained popularity on social media. The song's promotion on the streets of Sanremo also had a unique character. The artist organized a spontaneous flash mob, during which he improvised a performance for a young newlywed couple, causing euphoria among gathered fans and tourists. The song also went viral in unusual social groups – a video showing energetically dancing senior women from a center in Ostuni became one of the most widely shared videos from this year's festival. „Grazie a tutti, questo è importantissimo per me” (Thank you everyone, this is extremely important for me) — Sal Da VinciThe behind-the-scenes of the artist's success also reveal his private side. The media widely comment on the support the vocalist receives from his wife, Paola Pugliese, to whom the festival song is dedicated. The singer's acting episodes were also recalled, including a cult scene from Carlo Verdone's film "Troppo forte", building the image of a versatile artist deeply rooted in Italian pop culture. Behind the compositional success stands, among others, a 26-year-old lyricist who also collaborates with rapper Fedez, showing Sal Da Vinci's ability to adapt and blend classic Neapolitan flair with modern pop sensibility. 2026 — the year of the artist's great return to the Sanremo stage

Mentioned People

  • Sal Da Vinci — The main protagonist of this year's Sanremo Festival, a singer and actor.
  • Alessandro Del Piero — Legendary Italian footballer who publicly supported the singer's performance.
  • Mahmood — Popular Italian singer, a Sanremo winner, seen singing Sal Da Vinci's hit.
  • Fedez — Italian rapper who collaborates with the same lyricist as Sal Da Vinci.
  • Carlo Verdone — Italian director and actor in whose film Sal Da Vinci once appeared.