Albania made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 and has since participated and broadcast multiple Eurovision family contests.
Albania in Eurovision
Albania made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004, one year after it first broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest and has competed annually since:
- 2004 – Anjeza Shahini – “The Image of You” – 7th – 106 points
- 2005 – Ledina Çelo – “Tomorrow I Go” – 16th – 53 points
- 2006 – Luiz Ejlli – “Zjarr e ftohtë” – 14th in the Semi-Final – 58 points
- 2007 – Frederik Ndoci – “Hear My Plea” – 17th in the Semi-Final – 49 points
- 2008 – Olta Boka – “Zemrën e lamë peng” – 17th – 55 points
- 2009 – Kejsi Tola – “Carry Me in Your Dreams” – 17th – 48 points
- 2010 – Juliana Pasha – “It’s All About You” – 16th – 62 points
- 2011 – Aurela Gaçe – “Feel the Passion” – 14th in the Semi-Final – 47 points
- 2012 – Rona Nishliu – “Suus” – 5th – 146 points
- 2013 – Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Sejko – “Identitet” – 15th in the Semi-Final – 31 points
- 2014 – Hersi – “One Night’s Anger” – 15th in the Semi-Final – 22 points
- 2015 – Elhaida Dani – “I’m Alive” – 17th – 34 points
- 2016 – Eneda Tarifa – “Fairytale” – 16th in the Semi-Final – 45 points
- 2017 – Lindita – “World” – 14th in the Semi-Final – 76 points
- 2018 – Eugent Bushpepa – “Mall” – 11th – 184 points
- 2019 – Jonida Maliqi – “Ktheju tokës” – 17th – 90 points
- 2020 – Arielna Ara – “Fall from the Sky” – Cancelled due to COVID-19
- 2021 – Anxhela Peristeri – “Karma” – 21st – 57 points
- 2022 – Ronela Hajati – “Sekret” – 12th in the Semi-Final – 58 points
- 2023 – Albina & Familija Kelmendi – “Duje” – 22nd – 76 points
- 2024 – Besa – “Titan” – 15th in the Semi-Final – 14 points
- 2025 – Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm” – 8th – 218 points
- 2026 – Alis – “Nân” – 13th – 145 points
Albania and other Eurovision family events
Albania has competed in nearly every competitive Eurovision event. Find out about its participation and broadcast of the various contests and events below.
Eurovision Choir
Albania has not participated in Eurovision Choir, but did air the 2017 contest, which was held in Riga, Latvia.
Eurovision Dance Contest
The Eurovision Dance Contest was held in 2007 and 2008, while Albania did not participate in the competition, they aired both editions of the competition.
Eurovision Young Dancers
Albania participated once in Eurovision Young Dancers in 2015, represented by Klaudio Begaj, who did not qualify for the Final duel. Klaudio Begaj was selected by RTSH to represent Albania at the contest. RTSH also broadcast the 2003 and 2017 contests.
Eurovision Young Musicians
Albania has participated once to date in Eurovision Young Musicians; cellist Klaudio Zoto competed in the 2018 contest in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The cellist did not qualify from his Semi-Final for the final. Klaudio was selected in a national final formed of eight musicians.
Albania was listed as participating in the 2004 contest ahead of the show, however did not participate in Lucerne.
Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Albania first aired the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, but it would not be until 2012 that Albania debuted in the contest. Albania has been a regular participant in the contest since.
- 2012 – Igzidora Gjeta – “Kam një këngë vetëm për ju” – 12th – 35 points
- 2015 – Mishela Rapo – “Dambaje” – 5th – 93 points
- 2016 – Klesta Qehaja – “Besoj” – 13th – 38 points
- 2017 – Ana Kodra – “Don’t Touch My Tree (Mos ma prekni pemën)” – 13th – 67 points
- 2018 – Efi Gjika – “Barbie” – 17th – 44 points
- 2019 – Isea Çili – “Mikja ime fëmijëri” – 17th – 36 points
- 2021 – Anna Gjebrea – “Stand By You” – 14th – 84 points
- 2022 – Kejtlin Gjata – “Pakëz diell” – 12th – 94 points
- 2023 – Viola Gjyzeli – “Bota ime” – 8th – 115 points
- 2024 – Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj” – 7th – 126 points
- 2025 – Kroni Pula – “Fruta perime” – 6th – 146 points
Albania broadcast the 2020 contest but did not compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other Programs
The following shows were broadcast by RTSH of Albania:
- Eurovision Song Contest’s Greatest Hits – 2015
- Eurovision Europe Shine a Light – 2020
During the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and Eurovision family of events over fifty countries have competed, but there are more countries eligible or interested in participating. Find out more here.