Tonight , Finland held their National Final ” UMK 2026″ at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland. The show was hosted by Sami Sykkö, Jorma Uotinen, and Jasmin Beloued.Seven acts competed for the honour of representing Finland in Vienna they were :

1. Komiat  Lululai
2. Etta – Million dollar Smile
3. Kiki – Rakkaudenkipee
4. Antti Paalanen – Takatuka
5. CHACHI – Cherry Cake
6. Sinikka Monte – Ready to Leave
7. Linda Lampenius xPete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin

The winner was determined by combining the Finnish public vote (contributing 75% of the result) and the international jury score (contributing 25%).

However, there could only be one winner and that is Linda Lampenius xPete Parkkonen with Liekinheitin

Finland have been drawn to perform in the first half of the first semi Final on 12th May.However, YLE have made a statement this week, that the winner tonight is not obliged to go to ESC 2026 in Vienna. Discussions will take place with them after the show.

What do you think of this result? Do you think Finland will reach the Grand Final this year? And do you think they have a potential ESC 2026 winner?Please leave any thoughts in our comments box and you can also find us on Facebook, Bluesky , Instagram and X .

Author: Sarah Rudman

Source : YLE

Visual Source : Eurovision.com You Tube