A major immersive and exclusive event where surprises are never lacking, a unique opportunity to experience up close the protagonists who star in the contemporary scene of music, TV, and cinema: from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, Superstudio Più in Milan (via Tortona, 27) welcomes the second edition of Il Festival dello Spettacolo, the great event by TV Sorrisi e Canzoni entirely dedicated to the multifaceted souls of entertainment. From Friday’s inauguration at 12:00 PM together with Gerry Scotti, followed by a unique moment with the Artistic Director of the Sanremo Festival Stefano De Martino, the three-day event will open its doors to a high-impact schedule: a continuous experience of previews, interviews, masterclasses, showcases, and meet&greet sessions created to erase the distance between the great icons of the Italian and international scene and their audience. And there will be no shortage of iconic Telegatti awarded, as a surprise, to the Festival’s guests.

Born from the experience of TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, which has always been an essential point of reference for the world of entertainment, the Festival dello Spettacolo stands out for its cross-cutting and inclusive offering, designed to engage families, Gen Z, pop culture fans, cinema, music, TV, and industry professionals. Overcoming the traditional barrier between stage and audience, artists will be involved in interactive dynamics, games, and shared experiences, turning every encounter into an unrepeatable moment.

“The public response last year confirmed how much there is a need for real opportunities to meet and share,” declares Aldo Vitali, Editor-in-Chief of TV Sorrisi e Canzoni. “We are ready to reopen the doors of this great house of entertainment with an even more overwhelming energy. The Festival dello Spettacolo belongs to anyone who loves music, stories on the big screen, or everyday TV: we have curated every single appointment to give kids, families, and enthusiasts three unforgettable days, side by side with their idols.”

From morning to evening, the Festival ainsi consolidates itself as the absolute point of reference for those who want to experience entertainment in the front row. A long weekend where great emotions come to life, transforming Superstudio Più into the most vibrant stage of the year.

THE PROTAGONISTS
There are more than 100 protagonists who will populate the rich schedule of Il Festival dello Spettacolo, a lineup designed to embrace all passions of the public.

From the world of television and news, in addition to Gerry Scotti and Stefano De Martino, there will be Alberto Angela, Caterina Balivo, Paolo Bonolis, Alberto Brandi with Monica Bertini and the Pressing team, Maccio Capatonda, Fabio Caressa and Beppe Bergomi, Gian Marco Chiocci, Antonella Clerici, Carlo Conti, Eleonora Daniele, Andrea Delogu, Gianluca Gazzoli, Gialappa’s Band, Raffaella Griggi, Pino Insegno, Elettra Lamborghini, Samira Lui, Gigi Marzullo, Alberto Matano, Mr. Oro, Luca and Daniela Sardella. Great space will also be given to the most popular judges on the small screen, with the faces of X Factor 2026 (Francesco Gabbani, Irama, Jake La Furia, and Paola Iezzi) closing Friday, November 6, and MasterChef Italia (Bruno Barbieri, Antonino Cannavacciuolo, and Giorgio Locatelli). Completing the picture, the cast of Cortesie per gli Ospiti (Roberto Valbuzzi and Tommaso Zorzi), some of the stars of Il Collegio and The Traitors – Italia 2 (Pasquale La Rocca, Filippo Magnini, Giorgia Palmas, and Giulia Salemi), and the cast of La Domenica Sportiva (Simona Rolandi, Alberto Rimedio, Ciccio Graziani, Lele Adani, Alessandro Antinelli, Alessandra D’Angiò).

Enriching the Festival’s program will be the opportunity for the public to step into the dynamics of TV’s most beloved formats, participating in a series of exclusive experiences and guided workshops. Fans of baking can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Bake Off Italia where, after meeting Brenda Lodigiani and Ernst Knam, they can test their skills by decorating a cake brought from home alongside some of the stars of Bake Off Celebrity Edition. Inventors and creatives will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to Buy It Now – Mai Più Senza, submitting their application for a chance to present their invention live to Gabriele Corsi, Mara Maionchi, and Giorgio Mastrota. Collectibles and antique enthusiasts will be able to step into the shoes of sellers on Cash or Trash, bringing a personal item to have it appraised live by Dr. Alessandro Rosa and Paolo Conticini. There will also be space for services and relationships: for those searching for their ideal home, the agents of Casa a Prima Vista will offer short personalized consultations and advice on the real estate market, while those looking to put themselves out there in love can access castings for Matrimonio a Prima Vista, speaking with experts Nada Loffredi and Giulia Davanzante, or apply for a real blind date managed in the style of Primo Appuntamento with the help of Flavio Montrucchio.

Music will feature prominently with encounters featuring Annalisa, Malika Ayane, Jerry Calà, Cristina D’Avena, Sal Da Vinci, Gianna Nannini, Noemi, and Pooh. The rhythm will rise with Samurai Jay, at the center of a special showcase late Saturday afternoon, November 7, and with Gabry Ponte, who will star in Sunday’s grand finale on November 8, closing the Festival.

For cinema and fiction, appointments with stars of the big and small screen will feature Marco Bocci, Francesca Chillemi, Christian De Sica, Ficarra & Picone, Andrea Lattanzi, Serena Rossi, Claudio Santamaria, Pierpaolo Spollon, Can Yaman, along with actors from Italy’s most beloved soaps, Il Paradiso delle Signore and Un Posto al Sole.

On official social media channels @ilfestivaldellospettacolo and on the website ilfestivaldellospettacolo.it, visitors can discover the official calendar day by day, along with continuous updates and all upcoming surprises.

THE FESTIVAL VENUES
Il Festival dello Spettacolo will come to life across more than 10,000 sqm of Superstudio Più, in via Tortona 27, Milan: an area entirely redesigned to offer an immersive, continuous-flow experience. Pacing the three days will be the event’s three official stages: Sorrisi Arena, Sorrisi Stage, and Sorrisi Club, ready to host talks, masterclasses, showcases, and surprise appointments. Completing the map are the Off Stage area, animated by partner and sponsor stands with dedicated activations; the Glass Box Rai, designed to host meetings and special initiatives with the public broadcaster’s most beloved faces; and the Food Network Food Truck, an area where taste meets entertainment through live events and public meet-ups. Finally, a space dedicated entirely to Geronimo Stilton who, throughout the three days, will star in encounters, meet & greets, and special shows.

CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONS FOR NEW TALENTS
During the Festival days, significant space will be dedicated to promoting young talent thanks to two major initiatives:

• Vertical Music Contest: a multimedia project created in collaboration with Interproject, designed to showcase unreleased tracks through video language. The best talents will have the opportunity to perform on the Festival stage, and the winner will receive a distribution contract with ADA Music Italy.

• Primo Concorso Cinematografico: dedicated to emerging authors and creators of unreleased audiovisual works, aiming to highlight talent and offer concrete visibility opportunities. The competition is divided into three sections: “Frame Stories” (short films), “Opera Next” (feature films), and “Docu Horizon” (documentaries). Category winners will receive an exceptional award during the Festival: the Sorrisi Award.

TICKETS AND ACCESS PROCEDURES
Tickets to access the Festival are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.it, or by scanning the dedicated QR Code on official posters. Admission is paid for everyone over 3 years old.

PARTNERS
R101 – Official Radio Partner of the project. SIAE – Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori and Ticketmaster (official ticketing platform of the Festival) are confirmed project partners.

The three days of Il Festival dello Spettacolo will be covered on TikTok, Official Entertainment Partner. The TikTok profile of TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (@tvsorrisi) will host exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the Festival, offering the community a unique perspective.

ActionAid – The partnership as Official Charity Partner of the Festival is renewed again this year, confirming TV Sorrisi e Canzoni‘s commitment alongside ActionAid in promoting and protecting rights, particularly children’s right to education in Italy and worldwide. All Festival attendees can contribute by adding a €2 donation when purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster to directly support ActionAid projects.

DR Automobiles Group is the official car of the Festival and has provided a fleet of vehicles to escort protagonists to the carpet.

Edison Energia – Company of the Edison Group active in electricity and gas sales, Wi-Fi connections, and value-added services for residential customers – will be present with the Energy Café, a new concept store expressing customer proximity in an informal setting. Here, guests can enjoy a coffee, meet an artist, and share stories of energy, innovation, and solidarity.

JOICO is the official hairstyle partner, present backstage to style artists before taking the stage.

TV Sorrisi e Canzoni is the Mondadori Group brand that serves as a point of reference for TV and entertainment lovers, reaching 2.6 million readers every month (source: Audipress 2025/I), 4.1 million website users (source: Audiweb April ’25), and 1.15 million fans (source: IG, FB, TikTok, X, YouTube social insights) through a multichannel system spanning magazine, website, social media, events, and collateral products.

R101 Owned by RadioMediaset – the leading national radio group by listenership, which also includes Radio 105, Virgin Radio, Radio Monte Carlo, Radio Subasio, and Radio Norba – R101 is the family radio: gentle, welcoming, and open, where entertainment is an invitation to feel part of a lively community. Renowned for musical authority, R101 plays the finest Italian and international songs.

Superstudio Più, in the heart of Milan’s Tortona District, is the symbolic space of Superstudio Events: 26 years ago, Milan Design Week started here, and its 10,000 m² venue continues to host major design, fashion, and cultural events, welcoming over 200 events and 800,000 visitors annually.

Ticketmaster is a global leader in live event ticketing, managing over 500 million transactions annually across 37 countries, part of Live Nation Entertainment.

SIAE is a non-profit collective management society protecting the creative work of 125,000 authors and publishers in Music, Cinema, Theater, Radio/TV, Literature, and Visual Arts.

TikTok is the leading destination for mobile video, with global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo.

ActionAid is an independent international organization working for over 50 years to combat poverty, inequality, and injustice in over 70 countries.

DR Automobiles Group is an Italian automotive group producing and marketing models from 6 brands: EVO, DR, Sportequipe, Tiger, ICH-X, and BIRBA.

Edison Energia is the Edison Group company active in electricity, gas sales, and Wi-Fi connection services for households and businesses.

JOICO®, part of Henkel Consumer Brands, has led the healthy hair revolution since 1975, creating beautiful, healthy hair to boost confidence and share “The ‘JOI’ of Healthy Hair.”