Albanian broadcaster RTSH published the 28 performers for the 65th Festivali i Këngës on 9 October; Eurovision’s official website summarised the full field on 12 October. It is the first complete national-selection lineup for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.
A returning name and open questions
The list combines newcomers and returning artists. The best-known name for international audiences is Kejsi Tola, who won the festival in 2009 and represented Albania in Moscow. The 28 participants also include duos and collaborations such as Auron Deva & DJ Sardi and Josif Gjipali & Ardita Meni.
Songs and the precise dates and start times of the shows will be announced later. That means it is not responsible yet to predict the running order or favourites; the confirmed development is the completion of the performer lineup.
Why does it matter to the festival market?
Festivali i Këngës is at once a television competition, a live-music event and a national export platform. The lineup announcement starts fan and media attention, but until the songs premiere the product is incomplete: the value of broadcasting, tickets and sponsor activations will become measurable in the next information waves.
Business opportunity
The early lineup gives media partners, music distributors, fan-travel operators and regional brands preparation time. With dates and ticket information still absent, FestivalTV is not publishing a travel offer or inventory claim.
Summary
Festivali i Këngës 65 features 28 acts competing for Albania’s Eurovision 2027 song; RTSH released the lineup on 9 October 2026, with songs and dates to follow.
Frequently asked questions
- How many acts are in Festivali i Këngës 65?
- Twenty-eight performers or formations.
- When will the competition take place?
- The organiser has not yet announced the exact dates or airtimes.
