Festivali i Këngës 62
| Festivali i Këngës 62 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | |
| Semi-final 1 | 19 December 2023 |
| Semi-final 2 | 20 December 2023 |
| Semi-final 3 | 21 December 2023 (Nostalgia Night) |
| Final | 22 December 2023 |
| Host | |
| Venue | Palace of Congresses, Tirana |
| Presenter(s) |
|
| Host broadcaster | Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | 31 |
| Vote | |
| Voting system | Jury selected the top three contestants, which included awards for Best Newcomer and Critic's Choice. Public selected the Albanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. |
| Festival selection | |
| Winner | "Çmendur" by Mal Retkoceri |
| Eurovision selection | |
| Winner | "Zemrën n'dorë" by Besa Kokëdhima |
Festivali i Këngës 62 was the 62nd edition of the annual Albanian music competition Festivali i Këngës. The contest was organised by Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, Albania. It consisted of two semi-finals held on 19 and 20 December 2023, followed by a nostalgia night on 21 December and concluded with the grand final on 22 December 2023. The four live shows were hosted by Adriana Matoshi, Kledi Kadiu, Krisa Çaushi, and Xhuliano Dule. Mal Retkoceri emerged as the winner of the contest with his song "Çmendur". The Albanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 was determined by public voting, with Besa Kokëdhima and her song "Zemrën n'dorë" being chosen.