With Sanremo 2025 just around the corner, excitement is mounting as the iconic music festival gears up for its latest edition. The much-anticipated event, set to take place from February 11 to February 15, 2025, will once again grace the stage at the Teatro Ariston, bringing together both well-established artists and fresh talent.
This year's lineup features 30 Big artists who are set to perform original songs, with their titles announced during the Sarà Sanremo event on December 18. Hosted by Carlo Conti and Alessandro Cattelan, the evening showcased the names of the Big artists alongside their song titles. Carlo Conti revealed, "All the participating artists are phenomenal, and we expect another amazing festival this year!"
The Big artists and their song titles for Sanremo 2025 include:
- Achille Lauro – Incoscienti giovani
- Gaia – Chiamo io, chiami tu
- Coma_Cose – Cuoricini
- Francesco Gabbani – Viva la vita
- Willie Peyote – Grazie ma no grazie
- Noemi – Se ti innamori muori
- Rkomi – Il ritmo delle cose
- Modà – Non ti dimentico
- Rose Villain – Fuorilegge
- Brunori Sas – L'albero delle noci
- Irama – Lentamente
- Clara – Febbre
- Massimo Ranieri – Tra le mani un cuore
- Emis Killa – Demoni
- Sarah Toscano – Amarcord
- Fedez – Battito
- Simone Cristicchi – Quando sarai piccola
- Joan Thiele – Eco
- The Kolors – Tu con chi fai l'amore?
- Bresh – La tana del granchio
- Marcella Bella – Pelle diamante
- Tony Effe – Damme ‘na mano
- Elodie – Dimenticarsi alle 7
- Olly – Balorda nostalgia
- Francesca Michielin – Fango in paradiso
- Lucio Corsi – Volevo essere un duro
- Shablo ft. Guè, Joshua, Tormento – La mia parola
- Serena Brancale – Anema e core
- Rocco Hunt – Mille vote ancora
- Giorgia – La cura per me
The event also highlighted the Nuove Proposte category, which features fresh talent vying for their spot on the prestigious Sanremo stage. The eight finalists who will compete for the four coveted spots include:
- Angelica Bove – La nostra malinconia
- Alex Wyse – Rockstar
- Mew – Oh my God
- Selmi – Forse per sempre
- Settembre – Vertebre
- Vale LP e Lil Jolie – Dimmi tu quando sei per fare l'amore
- Etra – Lo spazio tra le dita
- Maria Tomba – Goodbye (Voglio Good vibes)
Each of these artists brought unique creativity to the stage, and their respective song titles suggest themes ranging from love and nostalgia to personal growth. For example, Rocco Hunt's song, "Mille vote ancora," explores the allure of his hometown of Naples, as he stated. Similarly, Francesco Gabbani expressed his excitement about his song, saying, "This is my celebration of life, and I can't wait for the audience to hear it."
One of the highlights of the festival is the variety of musical styles represented, with genres spanning from pop to rap, ensuring there’s something for every music lover. French-born artist Clara shared, "My song speaks to the ups and downs of life, capturing the core of our experiences."
This year's festival is particularly special, as it marks the return of several past champions and beloved artists, including Marcella Bella and Massimo Ranieri, both of whom bring rich histories with Sanremo. After 18 years since her last performance, Bella remarked, "I'm back with so much energy and joy!"
The festival will maintain its beloved structure, featuring three evenings dedicated to original performances, one evening for covers, and the grand finale where the winner will be revealed. The festival's format has undergone minor tweaks this year, postponing from its usual early February schedule to avoid overlaps with the Coppa Italia matches—a decision made by the organizers to maximize viewership.
Political discussions have surged surrounding this year's festival, as notable controversies have arisen about the inclusion of rap artists and the relevance of the musical themes presented. Carlo Conti addressed this, emphasizing the diverse representation of musical forms and how they resonate with contemporary society.
Fans are already speculating about potential guest appearances, with rumors swirling about appearances from popular artists like Damiano David and discussions around unique collaborations for certain nights of the festival. Conti hinted at some exciting surprises, saying, "Our viewers can expect something truly special this year, with every night featuring unique co-hosts to keep the moments vibrant and fresh!"
Alessandro Cattelan will take on the role of co-host for the festival's finale, adding to the anticipation of how the week will progress. The energy leading up to Sanremo 2025 is palpable, with everyone from fans to industry insiders marking their calendars for this musical extravaganza.
With the titles announced and the artists ready to perform, all eyes are now set on the stage of Sanremo 2025, where dreams will collide, and music will reign supreme.
