Tonight’s the night we learn who will be representing Albania at Eurovision 2024. The grand final of Festivali i Këngës 62 is taking place and one act will earn the ticket to Malmö.
Two votes are taking place during this final night of the festival. The overall winner of Festivali i Këngës 62 will be determined by a jury panel — they’ll be choosing between the 22 acts who have secured a spot in the grand final.
However, Albania’s act for Eurovision 2024 will be chosen from a separate public vote. And for this, all 31 entrants are still in contention — so even the non-qualifiers have a chance.
Everything kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT). The show is taking place at Pallati i Kongreseve (Palace of Congresses), and will be hosted by the quartet of Adriana Matoshi, Kledi Kadiu, Xhuliano Dule and Krisa Çaushi.
You can watch the show live using the stream on RTSH’s YouTube channel.
Whilst you’re watching the show, join the live discussion down in the comments below. Let us know who is standing out and who you think could be chosen as Albania’s next Eurovision star.
Festivali i Këngës 62 contestants
Finalists
Non-qualifiers
Poll results: Who should represent Albania at Eurovision 2024?
If our readers were choosing Albania’s Eurovision entry, then they would select Luan Durmishi. He sadly hasn’t made it to the grand final, but Luan still left a lasting impression with the song “Përsëritja” and topped our poll.
- Luan Durmishi – “Përsëritja” – 19.06%, 747 votes
- Besa Kokëdhima – “Zemrën n’dorë” – 18.30%, 717 votes
- Elsa Lila – “Mars” – 13.91%, 545 votes
- Jehona Ponari – “Evol” – 13.17%, 516 votes
- Anduel Kovaci – “Nan’” – 5.28%, 207 votes
- Olimpia Smajlaj – “Asaj” – 4.52%, 177 votes
- Eldis Arrnjeti – “Një kujtim” – 3.62%, 142 votes
- Stivi Ushe – “Askush si ty” – 2.12%, 83 votes
- Irma Lepori – “Me prit” – 1.91%, 75 votes
- Arsi Bako – “Zgjohu” – 1.84%, 72 votes
- Mal Retkoceri – “Çmendur” – 1.38%, 54 votes
- Big Basta & Vesa Luma – “Mbinatyrale” – 1.33%, 52 votes
- Michela Paluca – “Për veten” – 1.28%, 50 votes
- Shpat Deda – “S’mund t’fitoj pa ty” – 1.25%, 49 votes
- Tiri Gjoci – “Në ëndërr” – 1.17%, 46 votes
- Kastro Zizo – “2073” – 1.17%, 46 votes
- Erina and The Elementals – “Jetën n’Skaj” – 0.94%, 37
- Sergio Hajdini – “Uragan” – 0.94%, 37 votes
- Besa Krasniqi – “Esenciale” – 0.84%, 33 votes
- Festina Mejzini – “Melos” – 0.69%, 27 votes
- PeterPan Quartet – “Edhe nje here” – 0.69%, 27 votes
- Troy Band – “Horizonti i ëndrrave” – 0.66%, 26 votes
- Martina Serreqi – “Vetëm ty” – 0.59%, 23 votes
- Olsi Ballta – “Unë” – 0.54%, 21 votes
- Eden Baja – “Ajër” – 0.51%, 20 votes
- Jasmina Hako – “Ti” – 0.46%, 18 votes
- Kleansa Susaj – “Pikturë” – 0.43%, 17 votes
- Andi Tanko – “Herë pas here” – 0.43%, 17 votes
- Bledi Kaso – “Çdo gjë mbaroi” – 0.38%, 15 votes
- Melodajn Mancaku – “Nuk jemi ne” – 0.38%, 15 votes
- Santino De Bartolo – “Dua të rri me ty”- 0.20%, 8 votes
Total Votes: 3,919
What do you make of the Festivali i Këngës 62 results? Did Albania choose wisely? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
