Overview: what it is and who it's for
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Festival della Canzone Italiana di Sanremo, 77th edition. |
| Venue | Teatro Ariston, Sanremo; citywide satellite events use other venues and are separate. |
| Dates | 16–20 February 2027. |
| What it is | Italy’s five-night national song competition broadcast live from the Ariston. The city also hosts red-carpet, Casa Sanremo, Palafiori, brand and public events. |
| Audience | Italian music/culture travellers, TV fans and Riviera visitors. |
| Access | Ariston is capacity-limited and not ordinary walk-in public access; many city events may be public, but each organiser controls entry. |
Dates, programme & access
Event
Cover night and format details are set in the regulation
Cover night and format details are set in the regulation; detailed running order/times TBC.
Event
Red carpet, Casa Sanremo, Palafiori and public programme: dates/entry
Red carpet, Casa Sanremo, Palafiori and public programme: dates/entry rules TBC.
Tickets: book on EmweGo
Ticket
2027 Ariston ticket prices and sales opening
Not published as of 23 Sep 2026; official channel/terms should be confirmed via Rai/Ariston when released.
Ticket
Do not equate Casa Sanremo or a city concert ticket with Ariston admis
Do not equate Casa Sanremo or a city concert ticket with Ariston admission.
Ticket
Sell-out
Ariston capacity is limited and high demand is expected; official availability TBC.
Watch out
Scam warning
Avoid “Ariston tickets” via social media unless linked by the official organiser.
Getting there on event days
Transport option
Rail
Sanremo station; Genoa and Nice are the practical airport gateways.
Transport option
Road
Festival traffic/closures and parking restrictions TBC.
Transport option
Late return
Regional rail/bus timetables depend on the exact night; staying locally is safer than a cross-border late return.
Transport option
Taxi
Scarce under peak demand; pre-book through licensed local channels.
Where to stay for the event
Choose the base by the part of the event you care about most, then check the last return.
Image · Sanremo centre/Ariston
Area to stay
Sanremo centre/Ariston
Best for public atmosphere, highest pressure.
Image · Sanremo station/seafront
Area to stay
Sanremo station/seafront
Walkable compromise.
Image · Bordighera
Area to stay
Bordighera
Rail-connected alternative.
Image · Imperia
Area to stay
Imperia
Cheaper/space alternative, longer return.
Image · Nice
Area to stay
Nice
Only for a broader Riviera trip; not a reliable nightly festival base.
Watch out
When to book
At least 6 months; minimum stays likely property-specific but may appear.
Plan your days
Route
1 day
City atmosphere, one official/public side event, Ariston exterior/red-carpet viewing where public, dinner locally.
Route
2–3 days
Choose two city-event days plus a Riviera day; do not plan a different base each night.
Route
Combine with Sanremo old town, coastal cycle route or Bordighera
Combine with Sanremo old town, coastal cycle route or Bordighera; verify current opening hours.
Food, practical tips & traveller advice
Practical
Good to know
Book dinner well ahead in festival week
Book dinner well ahead in festival week.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes
Wear comfortable shoes; crowd-control streets can change walking routes.
Good to know
Security/entry rules
Venue-specific and TBC.
Good to know
Weather
Mild but potentially rainy February Riviera.
Good to know
Family
City programme may be suitable; Ariston access is the constraint.
Good to know
Accessibility
Verify the exact venue/event, not the city in general.
Traveller tips
Traveller tip
Traveller tip
Stay in Sanremo or on the rail line rather than relying on late Nice–Sanremo transfers.
- Source
- Community tip — not an official rule
Traveller tip
Traveller tip
Use public city activations as the realistic tourist product if Ariston seats are unavailable.
- Source
- Community tip — not an official rule
Good to know
Officially confirmed
The 2027 regulation confirms five evenings and 24 Campioni.
Watch out
Watch out
Official Festival di Sanremo is not the same as commercial “Sanremo we
Official Festival di Sanremo is not the same as commercial “Sanremo week” events.
Watch out
Do not buy accommodation before checking cancellation and minimum-stay
Do not buy accommodation before checking cancellation and minimum-stay terms.
Watch out
Red-carpet visibility does not guarantee artist access
Red-carpet visibility does not guarantee artist access.
Watch out
Expect citywide demand and taxi scarcity
Expect citywide demand and taxi scarcity.
Crowds attract pickpockets and ticket touts — read: pickpockets & scams in Italy →
FAQ: what people ask
When is Sanremo 2027?
16–20 Feb.
How can I get Ariston tickets?
Official sales process TBC.
Can tourists attend Sanremo?
City activities may be public; Ariston is capacity-controlled.
Where should I stay?
Sanremo centre or rail-connected Bordighera.
How early should I book?
6+ months.
Is Casa Sanremo free?
Entry rules TBC by programme.
Can I see artists?
No guarantee; red carpet is not an access promise.
How do I get from Nice?
Cross-border rail/road route; late-night return needs checking.
Is Sanremo expensive during festival week?
Price pressure is expected; exact market prices are live/inventory-dependent.
What happens each night?
Five live broadcast evenings; running order TBC.
Editor onlySEO / GEO signals Search phrases: Sanremo Music Festival 2027; Festival di Sanremo tickets; Teatro Ariston 2027; Sanremo February hotels.
Interest peak: Relative inference — January–February, strongest immediately before broadcast week.
Interest peak: Relative inference — January–February, strongest immediately before broadcast week.
Editor onlyCommercial hooks from research Sanremo/Bordighera/Imperia hotels with cancellation filters.
Official Rai/Ariston ticket release when live.
Riviera transfers and rail planning.
Guided Sanremo city/food/cycle experiences outside the broadcast schedule.
Official Rai/Ariston ticket release when live.
Riviera transfers and rail planning.
Guided Sanremo city/food/cycle experiences outside the broadcast schedule.
Around this event
Event guide template v1 · dates checked 22 Sep 2026 against the organiser. Recheck tickets, access and transport before booking.