The organisers of the Dreaming San Marino Song Contest 2026 have announced that they’ve received entries from 42 different countries so far.
What this means
The Dreaming San Marino Song Contest has become known for its open and inclusive approach, encouraging artists from around the world to submit songs. The fact that participants have applied from 42 countries shows how the format has resonated internationally, making it one of the more cosmopolitan national selections in the lead-up to Eurovision 2026.
The San Marino Song Contest will take place across three nights:
- 2 March – Semi-final 1
- 3 March – Semi-final 2
- 6 March – Grand Final
Magdalena Tul, one of the applicants
Magdalena first represented Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the track “Jestem”. Now, more than a decade later, she’s shared her hopes to take part in San Marino’s national selection. The artist made her intentions known via her social media channels, sparking excitement among fans across Europe.
About San Marino Song Contest
The San Marino Song Contest is known among Eurovision fans as perhaps the most chaotic national final in Eurovision–and for good reason. Micronation San Marino subsidises its participation through the UVPSM application fees and accepted over 100 participants in 2023. Following a marathon of jury-only qualifying rounds, the top songs compete in a live show to represent San Marino at Eurovision. But here’s the catch–no one involved has to be Sammarinese. Una Voce draws participants from around Europe and around the world, giving everyone the opportunity to represent Europe’s favourite micronation.
San Marino’s Eurovision journey
As one of the smallest countries in Europe, San Marino made its debut in the competition in 2008 with Miodio and the song “Complice”. Since then, they have participated in the competition 14 times, qualifying for the grand final three times. Their best result was in 2019, with Serhat and “Say Na Na Na”.
Italian DJ Gabry Ponte represented San Marino in 2025 with his song “Tutta L’Italia” – the original theme song for Sanremo that year. Performing in the first semi-final, San Marino qualified for the final, where it ultimately placed last with 37 points. 28 points came from the juries, while 9 came from the televote.
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News Source: RTV San Marino
Photo Credit: RTV San Marino
Silvia Stifini