Spread the word! YLE, the Finnish national broadcaster has unveiled the seven competing acts at the forthcoming Finnish national final- UMK 2026.
Finland is gearing up for Eurovision 2026 and is working round the clock on its iconic national final which is scheduled to be held at the Nokia Arena in Tampere on Saturday 28 February. A total of 7 acts will battle for the golden ticket to Vienna:
- Etta – Million Dollar Smile
- Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin
- Komiat – Lululai
- Sinikka Monte – Ready To Leave
- Antti Paalanen – Takatukka
- CHACHI – Cherry Cake
- KIKI – Rakkaudenkipee
The songs will be released on the following dates:
- 15/01: Etta – Million Dollar Smile
- 16/01: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin
- 19/01: Komiat – Lululai
- 20/01:Sinikka Monte – Ready To Leave
- 21/01: Antti Paalanen – Takatukka
- 22/01: CHACHI – Cherry Cake
- 23/01 KIKI – Rakkaudenkipee
Finland at Eurovision
Finland debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961 and has won the competition once, namely in 2006 when Lordi brought the coveted trophy to home soil for the very first time with Hard Rock Hallelujah. The Nordic country has competed 58 times in Europe’s favourite television show.
