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Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH has officially released the full set of songs competing in Festivali i Këngës 64, opening the field for the country’s bid to reach Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
A total of 28 acts will vie for the crown — a mixture of established performers, promising newcomers and hopeful comebacks. Among the songs now available are 2Farm’s “Valle mbi hi”, Alis’s “Nân”, Inis Neziri’s “Ta kam fal”, and ThreeX’s “Vite”.
For fans eager to dive in, the full catalogue is already online: a playlist of all 28 entries was published today on YouTube.
How the competition will play out
Festivali i Këngës 64 is scheduled to run over four nights in December, from 17 to 20 — two semi-finals, a “Nostalgia Night”, and the grand final.
The voting system will change slightly this year: the result will be determined by a mix of 50% professional jury evaluation, 25% televote (from Albania and several neighbouring countries), and 25% international online voting via an official app.
The “nostalgia” night, held on 19 December, will be non-competitive — a chance for older favourites to shine, but with no bearing on the result.
What this release means — and who stands out
With today’s release, the countdown to “FiK 2025” truly begins. For many fans, having a full playlist makes it easier to gauge early favourites — and start debating who might carry Albania to Vienna.
Already among the more discussed songs are:
- Alis – “Nân”, a track that’s drawn attention for its emotional intensity and polished production.
- ThreeX – “Vite”, perhaps the freshest-sounding contender on the list.
- Inis Neziri – “Ta kam fal”, as a somewhat familiar face who might resonate with both old and new fans.
Though a few veteran names appear, there’s a definite tilt towards newer voices — a sign that RTSH may be seeking fresh energy and a modern sound to impact the Eurovision stage.
