RTSH have confirmed the dates for Festivali i Këngës 64. The annual music festival will conclude on December 20, with 28 acts competing to represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
🇦🇱 28 artists confirmed for Festivali i Këngës 65
With the merry season of FiKmas only months away, RTSH have revealed more details on its upcoming national selection, Festivali i Këngës 65. Albanian broadcaster RTSH will host a multiple day festival of music and entertainment across December 17, 18, 19 and 20. The grand final will take place in the Palace of Congresses in Tirana. During night three’s ‘Night of Nostalgia’, artists will perform songs to celebrate the history of FiK.
The Grand Final of FiK 65 will see the winner chosen through a combination of jury and public voting. The broadcaster will reveal more details on the selection process and format for the festival in the coming weeks. A total of 28 acts will take part in FiK 65 and are listed as follows:
- Adhurim Demiri
- Alegra Jaho
- Algert Sala
- Ana Bushgjokaj
- Ardit Çuni
- Arsi Bako
- Auron Deva & DJ Sardi
- Chip Deva
- Djemte E Detit
- Eldis Arrnjeti
- Erinda Agolli
- Gigliola Haveriku
- Gjergj Jorgaqi
- Herva Novaku
- Josif Gjipali & Ardita Meni
- Kejsi Jazxhi
- Kejsi Tola
- Khuba-Shkelzen Rexhaj
- Leandra Godaj
- Martina Serreqi
- Michela Paluca
- Orgesa Zaimi
- Petro Fejza & Antonio Papa
- Rei Bezhani
- Sara Bajraktari
- Sigi Bastri
- Vanesa Sono
- Xhoni Jesku
Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest
Since their debut at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul, Turkey, Albania has participated at the contest a total of 21 times. Over the years, this has yielded thirteen qualifications. Their highest placement came in 2012 when Rona Nishliu placed fifth in the Grand Final with her song ‘Suus’.
In Vienna earlier this year, Alis represented Albania with his entry, ‘Nân’. During the final, his emotional ballad achieved 13th place with 145 points.
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