Canzonissima 2026second act. It airs tonight, Saturday 28 March at 9.30pm, on Rai 1 the new episode of the musical variety show hosted by Milly Carlucci which debuted a week ago. As already happened in autumn, the direct challenge with Canale 5 returns in spring too. And with Maria De Filippi. But if they were there to compete in the ratings race in the autumn Dancing with the stars And You are worth it, this time Great song he deals with Friends.
Canzonissima 2026 second episode, previews March 28: singers and songs
The cast of Great song it is not always “fixed”: even tonight some veterans of the last one sing Sanremo Festival such as Elettra Lamborghini, Leo Gassmann, Malika Ayane and Michele Bravi. Arisa is added to them, which was not present in the first episode. There are also Enrico Ruggeri, Irene Grandi, Fabrizio Moro, Fausto Leali and the tenor Vittorio Grigolo.
There is no shortage of Jalisse and Paolo Jannacci is also thereabsent at the premiere, present this evening. The common thread is dedication. In fact, each artist brings a song to the stage to dedicate to someone or something significant. Before the performance, however, each of them talks about themselves in a clip, explaining the connection with the song and the reason for the choice.
Mothers, the main recipients of tonight’s dedications
Enrico Ruggeri chooses What women don’t saywhich bears his signature and which becomes a dedication to his mother. Fabrizio Moro bets on Fragile soultying it to the memory of his first love. Leo Gassmann carries So much for singing: it is a tribute to his mother with whom he sang it when he was little. Michele Bravi interprets If I were an angel: his parents are doctors and his dedication is precisely for the category of doctors.
Love is always at the center of the singers’ choices
Fausto Leali chooses At least you in the universe and dedicates it to his wife Germana. Malika Ayane points up Photoromance to pay homage to the women who marked her path. Irene Grandi brings The cannon womandedicating it to a friend who supported her in a difficult moment. Elettra Lamborghini door High tidededicating it to his mare Lolita.
The other songs competing tonight
Arisa interprets The football draft of the class of ’68dedicating it to his dog Nino. Vittorio Grigolo chooses And the stars shonededicating it to his daughter Bianca Maria. Paolo Jannacci leads I’m coming too, not you: it is obviously a direct homage to his father Enzo and his artistic history. Jalisse close with Forever yes by Sal Da Vinci, winning song of the last one Sanremo Festivaldedicated to their love that has lasted for over thirty years.
The “Magnificent Seven”: from left Simona Izzo, Caterina Balivo, Giacomo Maiolini, Claudio Cecchetto, Riccardo Rossi, Francesca Fialdini, Pierluigi Pardo (Ansa)
Who chooses the Great song of each episode?
The artists themselves vote for the songs (who however cannot vote for the song performed), the audience at home through the program’s social networks, and the “Magnificent Seven”. That is, a panel of commentators and experts in music and entertainment: Caterina Balivo, Giacomo Maiolini, Simona Izzo, Pierluigi Pardo, Francesca Fialdini, Claudio Cecchetto and Riccardo Rossi.
Also at the end of the second episode the “Great song” of the evening, who will enter the final. On April 25th all the winning songs of each event will compete for the title of Canzonissima 2026.
Great song to the listening challenge
Even though the title of the program is historical, Great song “by Milly” (who in addition to being a presenter is also an author) represents a novelty in the schedule. The regulation, in fact, is decidedly different from that of Great song of the past. And in light of the news, Auditel’s defeat last Saturday should be considered less bitter: they won the evening Friendsbut Great song he held upand the gap was minimal.
Tonight’s episode thus represents a real test: last Saturday the public satisfied its curiosity. And tonight, ad FriendsMaria De Filippi hosts two international guests such as Robert Pattinson and Zendayacalled to present the film The Drama – A secret is forever. What will the public choose?
