Francesco Gabbani

About the artist

Francesco Gabbani is an Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for his blend of pop and folk elements, often infused with witty lyrics and social commentary. He gained significant recognition after winning the Newcomers section of the Sanremo Music Festival in 2016 with "Amen," and subsequently the main section in 2017 with "Occidentali's Karma," which also led to him representing Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 where he placed sixth. In recent endeavors, Gabbani released the new single "Frutta Malinconia" in May 2024, which serves as an initial part of his upcoming recording project. He also participated in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025 with the song "Viva la vita," finishing in 8th place. His sixth studio album, "Dalla tua parte," was released on February 21, 2025. Furthermore, Gabbani became a mentor on the nineteenth season of X Factor Italy in 2025. He held a special concert titled "Finalmente a casa" in his hometown of Carrara on September 9, 2024, featuring a surprise performance with Maestro Andrea Bocelli. On October 1, 2025, he celebrated his 10-year career with a concert at the Arena di Verona. Gabbani's "Dalla tua parte tour" began in December 2024 and continued into 2025, with a second part of the tour originally scheduled for November and December 2025 postponed to March and April 2026 due to his television commitments.