Festivali i Këngës 62

[2] The four live shows were hosted by Adriana Matoshi, Kledi Kadiu, Krisa Çaushi, and Xhuliano Dule, and were held at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, Albania.

[6][7] During this period, the broadcaster received over 80 submissions from a diverse group of artists and composers, encompassing participants among others from Albania, Kosovo, Italy and the United States.

[15] Key: Withdrawn Replacement The semi-finals of Festivali i Këngës took place on 19 and 20 December 2023 and were broadcast live at 21:00 (CET) on the respective dates.

[20][21] Albanian musicians, including Rachelle Andrioti, Aleksandër Gjoka and Indrit Mesiti, performed in the second semi-final.

[24] Following the conclusion of the show, a jury evaluated the performances and selected eight out of 17 contestants from the New artists category to advance to the grand final.

[25] Kosovo-Albanian artist Adelina Ismaili was a special guest of the show, where she performed her song "Zemrën nuk ta fal".

[29] Several influential figures attended the live show, including the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, Speaker of the Parliament, Lindita Nikolla, as well as the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti.

Additionally, the winner of the televoting was Besa Kokëdhima with her song "Zemrën n'dorë", which concurrently designated her as the Albanian representative for Eurovision 2024.

[35] Each evening comprised a dedicated program on RTSH 24 and Radio 2, wherein participating artists shared insights into their behind-the-scenes experiences.

Kosovo-Albanian artist Adelina Ismaili performed her song " Zemrën nuk ta fal " during the nostalgia night as a special guest.