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Festivali i Këngës 64: Albania’s artists to watch for Eurovision 2026

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Albania has unveiled the line-up for Festivali i Këngës 64 (FiK 64), the contest that will determine the nation’s Eurovision representative.


The 28-artist field announced by RTSH features an impressive mix of returning stars and major names.


Although songs won't be out until November, some artists immediately jump from the pack.


Here are the ones to keep an eye on because they may just end up on that Vienna stage.


2 Farm



The group raised eyebrows and gained a cult following at FiK 61 with their unique performance of Atomike.


They were no joke, placing 3rd place in the final.


The band was founded by FiK regular Kastro Zizo, who always brings his unique style to the competition.


Alis



Alis brought his smooth vocal and his more modern styling to FiK 63 last year.


He placed 3rd in the final and will be one to watch.


Enxhi Nasufi



Enxhi has competed multiple times at FiK with her best result 5th way back in 2015.


She has competed in more recent years, bringing much-needed up-beat songs to the competition.


Fifi & Tiri Gjoci



This is a dream duet with both are big names and experienced at FiK.


Fifi is a star and has almost 800k followers on Instagram. She competed at FiK 61 with Stop, reaching the final.



Although Tiri isn't as big as Fifi, he has more FiK experience. He has competed multiple times and finished runner-up at FiK 62.


This duo is one to watch.


Inis Neziri



A fan-favourite with a big vocal, Inis Neziri has competed twice at FiK.


With Piedestal she finished 3rd behind Eugent Bushpepa's Mall at FiK 56. She made the final again at Fik59 with Pendesë.


In previous years, she has won coveted International festivals: the Golden Stag in Romania and New Wave in Russia.


Third time's a charm at FiK perhaps?


Kamela Islamaj



Kamel has made two appearances in the competition, finishing 6th at FiK 58 and was a finalist at FiK 59.


She brings quality music and a unique style to the festival.


Lorenc Hasrama



An artrist with recent form, Lorenc's big vocal saw him place 5th at last year's FiK 63.


He's a big name in Albania with almost 150k followers on Instagram and has appeared on reality shows in the country.


Rezarta Smaja



The most experienced FiK name with SEVEN appearances making the final every time.


Her best result came at FiK 60 where she finished 3rd behind Ronela Hajata and Alban Ramosaj.


Her song E jemja nuse was penned by this year's Eurovision act Shkodra Elektronike.


Vedat Ademi



Vedat has competed before at FiK but he is better known outside the festival. He is a well established artist in the nation with his biggest hit Për ty released in 2012.


Now based in the United States, he'll be returning to Albania for a crack at FiK glory.


Full lists of artists competing at FiK 64


  • 2 Farm

  • Alis

  • Egzon Pireci

  • Endri Kaçaçi

  • Enxhi Nasufi

  • Erand Sojli

  • Erik Lloshi

  • Evi Reçi

  • Fifi & Tiri Gjoci

  • Frensi

  • Gerta Mahmutaj

  • Ghiti

  • Gresa Gjocera & Bledi Kaso

  • Inis Neziri

  • Kamela Islamaj

  • Kimi

  • Kleansa Susaj

  • Lorenc Hasrama

  • Luna Çausholli

  • Malvina Likaj

  • Rezarta Smaja

  • Rigersa Loka

  • Sara Kapo

  • Savjana Vjerdha

  • Sheila

  • Sihana Haxhnikaj

  • THREEX

  • Vedat Ademi


Songs will be out in November, with the festival to take place between 17 and 20 December.


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