Finland held its national final for Eurovision 2026 – “UMK 2026″.
Sami Sykkö, Jorma Uotinen, and Jasmin Beloued hosted the show
Erika Vikman,JJ, Sissal, Sonja Lumme, Turisti, Averagekidluke, Ares, and Elastinen performed as special guests
The Songs
7 artists will perform tonight in the following running order:
- Komiat – “Lululai”
- Etta – “Million Dollar Smile”
- KIKI – “Rakkaudenkipee” (Love Sick)
- Antti Paalanen – “Takatukka” (Back hair)
- CHACHI – “Cherry Cake”
- Sinikka Monte – “Ready to Leave”
- Pete Parkkonen ft. Linda Lampenius – “Liekinheitin” (Flamethrower)
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The Results
A combination of an international jury and the public selected the winner of “UMK 2026”.
The international jury (from the UK, Netherlands, Montenegro, Malta, Austria, Denmark, and Spain voted as follows (with 25% of the final score):
Adding the public vote on top:
So Pete Parkkonen ft. Linda Lampenius won “UMK 2026“.
They will perform “Liekinheitin” (Flamethrower) in Eurovision 2026
Finland will compete in semi-final 1 of Eurovision 2026 (on May 12th, 2026).
The country is allocated to perform in the first half of the show.
Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.
