The third installment of the Sanremo Festival delivered extreme emotions, from standing ovations for local favorites to technical paralysis during the performance of global stars. The duet of Eros Ramazzotti and Alicia Keys, despite sound system problems, became the main event of the evening. Sal Da Vinci and Arisa triumphed in the night's ranking, and the festival stage also hosted Belén Rodriguez under the watchful eye of host Carlo Conti.

Triumph of Tradition and Emotion

Sal Da Vinci and Arisa dominated the third evening's ranking, winning acclaim from viewers and the radio jury with their classic interpretations.

Major Technical Failure

Sound problems interrupted the performance of Eros Ramazzotti and Alicia Keys, forcing organizers to call a technical break during peak viewership.

Pausini Breaks Etiquette

Laura Pausini swapped heels for slippers on stage, showing solidarity with Irina Shayk, which became the most viral moment of the evening.

The third evening of the 76th Sanremo Festival confirmed that this event remains an unpredictable spectacle where tradition mixes with modernity and unexpected incidents. The main event was the return to the Ariston Theatre stage of Eros Ramazzotti, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his triumph with the song "Adesso tu." He was joined by American star Alicia Keys, but their joint performance began with a serious technical failure. Sound problems forced the artistic director, Carlo Conti, to order an abrupt commercial break. After technicians intervened, the artists delivered a brilliant performance of "Empire State of Mind," rewarded with enthusiastic applause from the audience. The Italian Song Festival in Sanremo was born in 1951 as a means of economic and cultural revival for the region after World War II, eventually becoming the prototype for the Eurovision Song Contest.The results of televoting and the radio jury revealed the top five of the evening, with Sal Da Vinci emerging as the undisputed leader. His emotional interpretation, ending with the artist in tears, caused a huge stir. Right behind him was Arisa, who not only impressed with her vocals but also actively collected points in the popular FantaSanremo game, offering the host sedatives. The next places were taken by Sayf, Luchè, and Serena Brancale. Criticism was not absent – many reviewers pointed to the excessively long broadcast duration and the low quality of some performances, including the return of Belén Rodriguez, who was accused of lip-syncing. 40 lat — have passed since Eros Ramazzotti's great victoryThe evening was rich in lifestyle incidents that quickly became internet hits. Laura Pausini, seeing top model Irina Shayk's discomfort in high heels, offered her rubber flip-flops, which was perceived as a sympathetic gesture of distancing from the festival's opulence. Meanwhile, Elettra Lamborghini sparked discussion by announcing her escape for the night to Monte Carlo to avoid the noisy parties accompanying the competition. In the satirical sphere, Vincenzo De Lucia triumphed, parodying one of the most influential figures in Italian media, Maria De Filippi, by reading ironic letters addressed to current and former festival hosts. The Ariston Theatre, which has hosted the festival since 1977, is a private building, and its name comes from Greek, meaning 'the best' or 'the noblest.'

Mentioned People

  • Eros Ramazzotti — Italian singer celebrating the 40th anniversary of his career.
  • Alicia Keys — American soul and R&B star, special guest of the festival.
  • Arisa — Italian vocalist who placed high in the third evening's ranking.
  • Carlo Conti — Main host and artistic director of the festival.
  • Laura Pausini — Pop music star who appeared as a guest and co-host for parts of the show.