Albania: Songs for Festivali i Këngës #64 released
RTSH has released the 28 songs for Festivali i Këngës #64, which will select Albania’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Listen to the songs and vote in our poll: Who should win Festivali i Këngës #64?
Albanian broadcaster RTSH has released the 28 songs competing at Festivali i Këngës #64. The long-running festival will once again determine Albania’s artist and song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
The 28 artists taking part at Festivali i Këngës #64 were revealed back in October, and their songs have now been officially published. The lineup originally included Egzon Pireci with the song "Thirrëm," but he has withdrawn his entry for personal reasons. Instead, the group Lynx will compete with the song "Nuk kthehem pas."
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 Final of Festivali i Këngës #64 will be held on Saturday, 20 December 2025. The result will be decided by 50% jury, 25% televoting, and 25% online voting, and the winner will represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
At the special Nostalgia Night on Friday, 19 December 2025, there will be no 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.
