ALBAWABA - Can Yaman makes history co-hosting Sanremo Festival opening night 2026.
Turkish actor Can Yaman will take the stage as a co-host at the Sanremo Music Festival 2026, one of Italy’s biggest and most prestigious music events. RAI, Italy's main TV station, revealed the news this week. At the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, Italy, on February 24, 2026, Yaman will be there with veteran host Carlo Conti and world star Laura Pausini for the first night of the festival.
This is a big deal for Yaman's future. During the first night, he will be on stage the whole time and help introduce all 30 acts. This is his first time hosting a live TV show in Italy.
Many people in Italy have seen the 36-year-old star before. He became well-known in the country for his part in the Rai show "Sandokan," which was a new take on the classic adventure hero. The show did very well with fans; millions of people watched it on Rai1.
Yaman is also known around the world for his roles in TV shows like "El Turco." He is currently shooting the thriller "El laberinto de las mariposas" in Spain.
His invitation to co-host Sanremo shows how famous he is becoming around the world. It also shows how the festival tries to bring foreign artists to Italy's most-watched music event. The Sanremo Music Festival takes place from February 24 to February 28, 2026. RAI will broadcast it live on TV and stream it online.
Winners of Sanremo often go on to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest, which is both a big cultural event in Italy and a way to get to that contest.
People in and outside of Italy are likely to pay more attention to Yaman's role. People in the media and among fans are already very excited about the news. This will be one of the most talked-about parts of the 76th Sanremo Music Festival.
