Albania: Artists for Festivali i Këngës #64 revealed
The 28 artists competing at Festivali i Këngës #64 have been revealed by the Albanian broadcaster. One of them will represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Albanian broadcaster RTSH has just revealed the lineup for Festivali i Këngës #64.
120 songs have been submitted for the next Festivali i Këngës in Albania. 28 acts have been selected by Albanian national broadcaster RTSH to compete in the four-day festival in December. One of them will represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
Among the familiar artists are Fifi & Tiri Gjoci, Vedat Ademi, Alis, Rezarta Smaja, Kamela Islamaj, Erik Lloshi, and Evi Reçi.
The 28 songs are expected to be released in November.
Festivali i Këngës #64
Festivali i Këngës #64 will feature four live shows:
- Semi-final 1: 17 December 2025
- Semi-final 2: 18 December 2025
- Nostalgia night: 19 December 2025
- Final: 20 December 2025
The winner will be determined by 50% jury, 25% televoting, and 25% online voting.
Albania in Eurovision
Since their debut in 2004, Albania has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest every year. Their best result is a 5th place finish in 2012, when Rona Nishliu sang "Suus."
Out of the 21 times Albania has participated, they have qualified for the Grand Final 12 times.
