We are heading to majestic Albanian capital tonight for the Grand Final the 61st edition of Festivali i Kenges.

Fest 61 continues tonight in Tirana with its fourth and final soiree, 21 acts will battle tonight for the coveted trophy and the golden ticket to Eurovision 2023. The Albanian music festival concludes tonight with its Grand Final.

How to watch?

You can watch the  Grand Final of Fest 61 at 21:00 CET via the following channels?

• RTSH 1
• RTSH 1 webcast
• RTSH Official Youtube Channel

About the show

Albania decides for Eurovision 2023 tonight. A total of 21 acts will be competing for the golden ticket to Liverpool. The show will be held at the Congress Palace in Tirana and will be hosted by Arbana Osmani.

The 2023 Albanian Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a 100% public deliberation.

The candidates

• andë muzikore – Atomike
• Alban Kondi & Lorela Karoshi – Melodi
• Albina Kelmendi – Duje
• Melodajna Mancaku – Gjysma e zemrës sime
• Elisa Lila – Evita
• Enxhi Nasufi – Burrë
• Erma Mici – Kozmosi i dashurisë
• Evi Reçi – Ma kthe
• Fabian Basha – Një gotë
• Filloreta Raçi – Stop
• Franc Koruni – Në pritje
• Genti Hoxha – Ajër
• Gjergj Kaçinari – Dje
• LYNX – Nëse ke besim
• Manjola Nallbani – Dua
• Petrit Çarkaxhiu – Emri yt mirësi
• Rezearta Smaja – N’Eden
• Rovena Dilo – Motit
• Serxhio Hajdini – Vështirë
• Urban Band – Në çdo hap
• Vanesa Soni – Aroma jonë

Festivali i Kenges 61 consists of four live televised shows scheuduled to be held in Tirana on 19, 20 21 and 22 December 2022. The four shows will be broadcast on RTSH 1.

The 2023 Albanian Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a 100 % televoting deliberation. Hence the winner of FiK 2023  will be determined via a professional jury and will not be eligible to go to Eurovision unless he/she also wins the televoting. Hence for the first time in the history of the competition the Albanian Eurovision act and entry will be determined separately via a public deliberation.

Source: RTSH
Photo credit: RTSH