Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961
Finland was represented by Laila Kinnunen, with the song "Valoa ikkunassa", at the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 18 March in Cannes, France. Finland was one of three countries (along with Spain and Yugoslavia) making their Eurovision debut in 1961 and "Valoa ikkunassa" was chosen as the first Finnish entry at the national final organised by broadcaster Yle and held on 12 February.
| Eurovision Song Contest 1961 | ||||
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| Country | Finland | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | National Final | |||
| Selection date(s) | 12 February 1961 | |||
| Selected entrant | Laila Kinnunen | |||
| Selected song | "Valoa ikkunassa" | |||
| Selected songwriter(s) |
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| Finals performance | ||||
| Final result | 10th, 6 points | |||
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