TIRANA, December 19 – The stage of Fest 64 opened for the third night, a celebration where time seemed to pause for music. Two generations shared the same space of sounds, while the audience experienced emotions from nostalgic songs that spoke to memory and heart, touching every Albanian.

During this third night of the 64th Song Festival at Albanian Radio and Television, the audience heard songs that had made history, reorchestrated with a modern touch by conductors Kapedani, Qinami, and Ademaj.

The second night of Fest 64 left strong emotional impressions, as impressive performances kept the audience engaged until the final notes.

Over the first two nights at the Palace of Congresses, 28 songs competed, each aiming for a “ticket” to the grand European stage of Eurovision 2026 in Austria.

With the end of the second night, the final stretch toward the fourth and final night began, turning anticipation into a countdown and heightening excitement with every passing hour.

Organizers confirmed that 23 out of the 28 artists would advance to the final. The finale will include five spots for the “Debutants” category and 18 spots for the “Big” category, selecting the best of the Albanian music scene.

The winner will be determined through a 50/50 formula: 50% jury votes and 50% audience votes via SMS (Vodafone/One in Albania and IPKO/Vala in Kosova).

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