Ahead of the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali, we our taking a look at the best entries from participating countries – past and present.

Albania have participated at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on eleven occasions to date, 2012, 2015 to 2019 and 2021 to 2025. Albania’s best participation came in 2015, when Mishela Rapo finished in 5th place, after performing “Dambaje”, with 93 points.

This year, Eslin Kurti will represent Albania at the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali, with “Kërce me mua”. Can Eslin Kurti achieve Albania’s first victory in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest?

Let us know what you think about Albania and the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments below or on our FACEBOOK, BLUESKY, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK pages.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU