Category: Albania

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Festivali i Këngës 64. Who should represent Albania at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Albanian Eurovision national selection, "Festivali i Këngës", is set to take place tonight at 21:00 CET, featuring 23 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Albanian national selection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Albania? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Alis - "Nân" I already recognized Alis' potential last year when I ranked him first in the Albanian national selection. This year he returns with a much stronger and more convincing song—dramatic, catchy, moving, expertly produced, and backed by an impressive orchestra and choir. In my opinion, this is one of the best songs to ever compete...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The semi‑finals and nostalgia night are behind us: 23 contestants qualified tonight to the grand final of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, taking place today (Saturday), where Albania’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. "Festivali i Këngës 64" is approaching its conclusion, with the grand final taking place tonight (Saturday). The winner of the grand final will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in May in Vienna, Austria. After two semi-finals, 23 songs have officially qualified for the final stage of the competition. To watch the Nostalgia Night — click on the screen below! Watch the first semi final here Watch the second semi final here (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The finalists were revealed at the end of “Nata e Nostalgjisë” (Nostalgia Night). Unlike previous editions, which featured duets with former festival artists, this year’s evening was dedicated to the renowned songwriters and poets who have shaped the festival throughout its history. The...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”continues, leading to the selection of Albania’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The evening is dedicated to nostalgia, with performances of beloved songs from past editions, special duets, and surprises. Tonight at 21:00 CET, the third evening of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will take place. Tomorrow, the festival will conclude with the selection of Albania’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Since 2003, this festival has served as the Albanian national final and this year unfolds over four evenings. Over the past two nights, the first and second semifinals were broadcast, where all 28 contestants performed their songs hoping to represent Albania at Eurovision. Now, both the participants and the audience eagerly await to find out who will advance to tomorrow’s grand final. Tonight will feature a special nostalgic event where this year’s contestants will perform memorable songs from the festival’s past. They won’t do it alone — iconic past participants of Festivali i Këngës will join...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”continues, leading to the selection of Albania’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The second semi-final features 14 songs live on stage. Tonight at 21:00 CET, the second semi-final of Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64”, will get underway. By the end of the festival, Albania’s representative and entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. Since 2003, the festival has served as Albania’s official Eurovision's national final. This year’s event will take place over four consecutive evenings. Yesterday, the first semi-final was held, featuring 14 participants, and today the second semi-final will take place, with the remaining 14 contestants. Tomorrow, December 19th, will be a “Nostalgia Night”, celebrating the classics of past editions. At the end of that night, the finalists for the grand final on Saturday, December 20th will be announced. The winner will go on to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania’s “Festivali i Këngës 64” begins, leading to the selection of Albania’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The first semi-final features 14 songs live on stage. Tonight at 21:00 CET, Albania's “Festivali i Këngës 64”, kicks off. By the end of the festival, Albania’s representative and entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected. Since 2003, the festival has served as Albania’s official Eurovision's national final. This year’s event will take place over four consecutive evenings. Tonight’s first semi-final will feature 14 competing acts, followed by the second semi-final tomorrow, where the remaining 14 artists will perform. The festival’s third evening, on December 19th, will be a “Nostalgia Night”, celebrating the classics of past editions. At the end of that night, the finalists for the grand final on Saturday, December 20th will be announced. The winner will go on to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As in previous years, the festival will take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In just one week, Albania’s "Festivali i Këngës" will open in Tirana, revealing its Eurovision 2026 representative. Here’s who will perform on each night and what’s planned for the nostalgic evening. In exactly one week, Tirana will host Albania’s most anticipated cultural event of the year – the 64th edition of the "Festivali i Këngës", which will once again serve as the country’s national selection for Eurovision. The national broadcaster RTSH officially announced today (Wednesday) the full performance lineup of 28 artists divided between two semi-finals, scheduled for December 17 and 18. The winner of the grand final, to be held on December 20, will represent Albania at Eurovision 2026, taking place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Festivali i Këngës” Semi-Final 1 – December 17 The festival will open next Wednesday with 14 performers taking to the stage one after another: Rigersa Loka – Albanian Heart​ Lorenc Hasrama – Lamtumirë​ Sara Kapo – Të dua shumë​ Sheila – Zemra e...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen now: Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH has released the 28 songs competing in the 64th edition of “Festivali i Këngës.” The Albanian entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on December 20. The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH revealed today the 28 songs competing in the Albanian Eurovision selection “Festivali i Këngës,” which will take place from December 17 to 20. The Albanian representative for Eurovision will be selected this year through a combination of jury votes and audience votes. The voting will be divided into 50% professional jury, 25% audience votes from Albania and neighboring countries, and for the first time, 25% will be determined through an online vote from around the world via a new app that will also include English translation. The winner of the local competition will represent the country in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. The song reveal followed a surprising delay in the presentation of the songs, following the announcement by singer Egzon Pireci that he...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the postponement of the original date, Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH announced the new date for revealing the songs competing to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The 64th edition of Albania’s "Festivali i Këngës", will take place from December 17th to 20th, 2025, featuring 28 participating artists. The first national final of the upcoming season has already sparked great interest among Eurovision fans, and earlier today (Saturday), the Albanian national broadcaster RTSH announced a new date for releasing the preselection songs after it was forced to postpone the original schedule. The postponement followed the announcement by singer Egzon Pireci that he was withdrawing from the competition. So when will we finally hear the songs? See the answer in the article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Will the Songs Be Revealed? RTSH announced today (Saturday) via its social media platforms that the new date for unveiling the preselection songs will be this coming Monday, December...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a message posted on social media, one of the contestants who was expected to take part in the Festivali i Këngës 64, announced unexpectedly that he is withdrawing from the competition. What lies behind the decision? Back in October, RTSH published the list of participants in the 64th Festivali i Këngës, but last week (Friday), on the day the songs of FIK 64 were supposed to be revealed, the artist Egzon Pireci announced that his song, "Thirrëm" (Call Me), written by Armend Rexhepagiqi and Aida Baraku, would not compete in the festival. The singer explained the reasoning behind this on his Instagram page. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the post, he wrote: "I would like to inform you that my song that was selected by the professional judges to be performed at the 64th edition has been withdrawn from the competition. For personal reasons, I have decided to remove the song from the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH announced that the songs competing in the 64th Festivali i Këngës, which will determine Albania’s entry for Eurovision 2026, will be unveiled on November 21st The 64th edition of Albania’s national Eurovision pre-selection, Festivali i Këngës, will take place on December 17th–20th, 2025, featuring 28 participating artists. As the first pre-selection of the upcoming season, the festival has already drawn fans’ curiosity, and yesterday the national broadcaster RTSH released new details about the event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Elhaida Dani Reveals Key Festival Details Elhaida Dani, the festival’s musical director, announced in an interview at the Tirana International Fair that the competing songs will be revealed on Friday, November 21th, exactly one month before the festival begins. Festivali i Këngës 64: Excitement Builds The upcoming edition promises to maintain the long-standing Albanian tradition of live orchestration and strong vocal performances. With Elhaida Dani at the musical helm, expectations are high for both...