Sanremo: Rai–Municipality Observatory holds first meeting on Sanremo

Rai–Municipality Observatory convenes first meeting on Sanremo 2027

On 23 April 2026 at Palazzo Bellevue the new permanent Observatory established by Rai and the Municipality of Sanremo held its inaugural meeting. The body began joint work to provide strategic guidance for upcoming editions of the Festival and related events.

The session confirmed Stefano De Martino as the artistic director indicated for the Sanremo Festival 2027, and participants agreed to hold further meetings soon to finalise calendar and organisational details.

• Observatory's role: oversight and strategic direction for the Festival and associated events.
• Artistic leadership 2027: Stefano De Martino named as artistic director.
• Calendar options: two possible slots were considered — 2–6 February 2027 or 9–13 February 2027 — with a final decision to follow.
• Related events: attention confirmed on the summer musical event of 25 July and its subsequent Rai broadcast.

The meeting at Palazzo Bellevue highlights the intent to strengthen cooperation among institutions, tourism bodies and Rai to reinforce Sanremo's status as a national cultural and musical hub. The Observatory's forthcoming sessions will detail the organisational arrangements for 2027.