RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster, will be kicking off the 64th edition of Festivali i Kenges tonight.

Fest 64 will kick off tonight and will consist of four live televised shows running for four nights. The Albanian music festival will conclude on Saturday 20th December.

We are heading all the way to the majestic Albanian capital of Tirana this evening where the 63rd edition of Festivali i Kenges is set to be held.

A total of 28 acts will be competing at Fest 64.

How to watch?

You can watch the first show of Fest 64 at 21:00 CET via the following channels?

The Candidates

  1. Rigersa Loka – Albanian Heart
  2. Lorenc Hasrama – Lamtumirë
  3. Sara Kapo – Të Dua Shumë
  4. Sheila – Zemra E Tokës
  5. Kleansa Susaj – Hije
  6. Gresa Gjocera & Bledi Kaso – Busulla E Zemrës
  7. Ghiti – Okej!
  8. Lynx – Nuk Kthehem Pas
  9. Erand Sojli – Të Kam Në Fron
  10. Inis Neziri – Ta Kam Fal
  11. Kimi – Prap Diell Del
  12. Alis – Nân
  13. Enxhi Nasufi – Dritë
  14. Rezarta Smaja – Balukeprera

About the show

The first set of competing acts will perform during tonight’s show whilst the second set of acts will grace the stage tomorrow.  We will hear the first 14 competing songs for the first time tonight. The show will be held at the Congress Palace in Tirana and will be hosted by Arilena Ara and comedian Salsano Rrapi.

Festivali i Kenges 64 will consist of four live televised shows scheuduled to be held in Tirana on 17, 18, 19 and 20 December 2025. The four shows will be broadcast on RTSH 1.

The 2026 Albanian Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined jury and public televoting deliberation.

  • 17/12 – Semi.final #1  
  • 18/12 – Semi-final #2
  • 19/12 – Nostalgia Night
  • 20/12 – Grand Final

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