The Italian band Maneskin is preparing for a reunion: the musicians are set to take the stage of the legendary Teatro Ariston as part of the Sanremo 2027 festival, which will run from 16 to 20 February. According to Italian and Ukrainian media reports, all four members of the group — Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis, Thomas Raggi and Ethan Torchio — are expected to be on stage. For fans who have grown accustomed to seeing the band in separate solo projects, this return is becoming one of the most anticipated events in Italian pop music this coming season.
A symbolic return to the stage where it all began
The choice of venue for the reunion is no accident and is highly symbolic. It was on the stage of the Teatro Ariston in 2021 that Maneskin won Sanremo with the song "Zitti e buoni", and then represented Italy at "Eurovision" and won the international contest. This double triumph became the starting point of the band's international breakthrough and one of the biggest music events of that year. Returning to the same stage a few years after the split, in the form of joint performances, underscores that the group intends to return to its main stage legacy.
Line-up and format: what is known
According to sources, all four members of the band will take part in the reunion, making the event a full reunion rather than a partial line-up. At the same time, the specific format of the performance — a standalone concert, participation in the competition programme, or a special number — has not yet been revealed by Italian media. The band's last joint working period was in 2024, after which the members focused on solo projects. Thus, their appearance at Sanremo 2027 will be the group's first joint appearance in a long time.
Sanremo 2027: hosts and dates
The Sanremo 2027 festival will take place from 16 to 20 February. The main host of the event will be Stefano De Martino, and among the co-hosts, according to available information, is Dua Lipa. According to Italian publications, it is precisely De Martino's plan for the new festival season that "paves the way" for the Maneskin reunion, and the announcement is linked to statements made in the show's circle, including with the involvement of Fiorello. This indicates that the band's return is woven into the overall concept of the upcoming festival.
Contradictory data
The available materials contain minor discrepancies that should be taken into account. First, in different formulations Dua Lipa is mentioned either as one of the hosts or as a co-host of the festival — the exact status of her role in the Sanremo 2027 programme has not been definitively fixed. Second, the fact of the reunion itself is confirmed by several sources, however the format and details of the band's performance have not yet been revealed, and the event relates to the future (February 2027), so the programme may be adjusted. Until official announcements from the organisers, all details should be treated as provisional.
In any case, the return of Maneskin to the stage that gave them world fame is an event that will set the tone for the musical part of Sanremo 2027. For the band, it is a chance to restart their joint career on Italy's most prestigious stage, and for the audience — an opportunity to see in action a line-up that has spent several years split across solo tracks. The final details about the format of the performance and the band's place in the festival programme will, most likely, be revealed by the organisers closer to the start of the season.
