RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster, have announced the dates for Festivali i Këngës 64 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

On Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th December, the 28 Acts will perform their entries across the two nights. Friday 19th December will see the traditional nostalgia night held. Saturday 20th December will see the final of Festivali i Këngës 64 take place.

The results of Festivali i Këngës 64 will be determined by 50% professional jury, 25% televoting in Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro & North Macedonia and 25% by international online voting. The online voting will take place through the ‘FiK – Festivali i Këngës’ app. The app will also have a livestream of the shows transcribed in both Albanian and English.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix