Albanian broadcaster RTSH has revealed the first details regarding its traditional music festival.
In 2027, “Festivali i Këngës” will mark its 65th edition.
Since its Eurovision debut in 2004, Albania has consistently selected its Eurovision entry via “Festivali i Këngës“, and the pattern is expected to follow in 2027.
“Festivali i Këngës” – Known Details
- The submission window will open on September 22nd and will close on September 27th, 2026
- The song mustn’t be released before the submission (and neither before approval).
- The submissions will be made online via the RTSH website.
- The song must be sung in Albanian
- The maximal song duration is 4 minutes.
- Songs created with AI will be banned.
- The performer of the song, as well as the composers, lyricists, and orchestrators, must be Albanian.
- Performers must be at least 17 years old.
- Each performer can submit one song only.
- Composers can submit up to one song (including as co-composers).
- Lyricists can submit up to 2 songs (including as co-writers).
- Orchestrators can submit up to 2 songs (including as co-writers).
RTSH press release features the following statement:
All artists from Albania, Kosovo and the Albanian diaspora are invited to participate, with their creations and interpretations that will reflect the latest developments in Albanian pop music
Alis represented Albania in Eurovision 2026.
He performed the song “Nân” and ended in 13th place in the final
Eurovision 2027 will be held in Bulgaria in May 2027
