Kënga Magjike is back — and once again, Albania is ready for a celebration of music, legacy and star-studded performances.
Since its debut in 1999, the festival has stood as one of the country’s most influential stages, bringing together established icons and promising newcomers. Created by producer and host Ardit Gjebrea, the show has grown into a multi-night spectacle, combining live performances, emotional storytelling, and a voting system that blends jury deliberation, artist votes, and public input.
As it enters another anticipated edition, Kënga Magjike continues to hold its place as a cultural cornerstone, a place where old favourites return, new names emerge, and the magic keeps evolving.
You will be able to watch the show wherever you are in the world. Just like the first two nights, the grand final will be livestreamed on the official Kënga Magjike YouTube channel. The magic commences at 20:00 CET.
The jury panel: Eurovision stars and wiwibloggs’ own Deban Aderemi
This year’s judging panel brings together respected musicians, Eurovision icons, industry professionals and international media voices — including one very familiar name to wiwibloggs readers.
The 2025 Kënga Magjike jury consists of:
– Deban Aderemi — wiwibloggs journalist, media personality and Eurovision commentator
– Jonida Maliqi — Albania’s Eurovision 2019 representative and acclaimed vocalist
– Kaliopi — Legendary North Macedonian artist and two-time Eurovision representative
– Gianni Testa — Italian composer, producer and Sanremo music professional
– Enkel Demi — Albanian journalist, TV host and long-time cultural commentator
Artists to watch
Among the standout artists that will be performing in the grand final are:
– Albina Kelmendi — Albania’s Eurovision 2023 representative
– Juliana Pasha — Albania’s Eurovision 2010 powerhouse
– Inis Neziri — Winner of numerous international festivals
– Young Zerka — Reggae-pop performer with a distinctive style
– Loré — Rising vocalist with strong identity, last year’s winner of Best New Artist Award
– Mira Konçi — Returning established performer loved by Albanian audience
– Liljana Kondakçi — Icon of Albanian music, returning to the music scene after many years
– Auron Deva — Promising newcomer and frontrunner for Best New Artist
With a jury featuring Eurovision stars, respected industry professionals, wiwibloggs’ own Deban Aderemi, and a line-up filled with beloved voices and rising talent, Kënga Magjike once again promises a memorable and emotionally rich musical experience.
