Finland’s Eurovision hopes are burning brighter than ever this year with “Liekinheitin”, the explosive entry by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen. The song is about to be performed at tonight’s Eurovision semi-finals – but will the rest be history, as they say?

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen's “Liekinheitin” dominated the Finnish selection season and quickly became one of the most talked-about Eurovision entries among fans and bookmakers alike. Since its release, the song has remained near — and often at — the top of the Eurovision betting odds, with Finland currently considered one of the strongest contenders for victory in Vienna. And who are these Linda and Pete, you may ask. Well, click here to learn more!

At the moment, the song is considered the clear favourite to win Eurovision 2026. According to Eurovisionworld’s betting odds, “Liekinheitin” currently has around a 34–38 per cent chance of winning the contest, a remarkably strong position this close to the live shows. Finland has consistently held the number one spot in the bookmakers’ rankings throughout the Eurovision season, ahead of other top contenders such as Greece and Denmark.

Combining cinematic pop-rock energy, dramatic visuals, and Lampenius’ virtuosic violin performance, “Liekinheitin” stands out from this year’s competition with its larger-than-life staging and unmistakably Finnish intensity. The song’s title translates to “Flamethrower”, and the performance channels themes of passion, danger, and burning emotion. Eurovision fans have especially praised the chemistry between Lampenius and Parkkonen as well as the song’s memorable live arrangement.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Finland’s 2026 entry is the live violin element: the EBU has exceptionally allowed Lampenius to perform her violin live on the Eurovision stage — something rarely seen in the modern contest era. The decision has generated even more international buzz around the Finnish entry and strengthened its reputation as one of this year’s most ambitious performances.

Whether “Liekinheitin” ultimately brings Eurovision victory back to Finland or not, the song has already become one of the defining entries of the 2026 contest — bold, theatrical, and impossible to ignore. This story will most certainly be continued.

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Watch the UMK performance of Liekinheitin on YouTube.