Albania to Perform 13th in Eurovision 2026 Semifinal

Albania will perform 13th in the second semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 14.

The contest will take place in Vienna. Alis will represent Albania with the song “Nân”.

The public and professional juries will select the top 10 countries from each semifinal. These countries will advance to the grand final on May 16. Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom will not compete in the semifinals. They will, however, vote and perform during the show.

France, the United Kingdom, and Austria will vote and perform in the second semifinal, where Albania competes.

Alis will perform “Nân” in Albanian. RTSH awarded the song first place at its 64th Festival of Songs in 2025. The festival jury praised its unique interpretation and universal message about love.

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