On 13 February 2016 , Stadio won the '' Campioni '' section , and also the right to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 . However , Italian broadcaster RAI confirmed after the competition that Stadio decided not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest . The artist who represented Italy was the runner-up , Francesca Michielin
Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Stadio