Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey to Perform at Olympic Opening Ceremony
Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli and pop icon Mariah Carey are set to perform at the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on February 6, 2026. This highly anticipated event will take place at Milan’s iconic San Siro soccer stadium.
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights
The opening ceremony will be a grand celebration, lasting approximately three hours. It will feature the Parade of Athletes and a variety of entertainment segments. Organizers expect it to be the most-watched moment of the Games.
Multiple Locations for Spectacle
In a unique twist, parts of the ceremony will also unfold in three additional locations. This approach reflects the Milan Cortina Games’ status as the most geographically dispersed Olympics in history.
- Cortina: Heart of the Dolomite mountains
- Livigno: Nestled in the Italian Alps
- Predazzo: Located within the autonomous province of Trento
Tribute to Giorgio Armani
Attendees can look forward to a tribute honoring the late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who passed away in September at the age of 91. Armani, who designed the Italian team’s Olympic uniforms, has a lasting legacy in Milan, linked to the Armani theater and the Silos museum.
Andrea Bocelli’s Participation
Andrea Bocelli, known for his diverse musical repertoire, will perform during the Olympic ceremony. His world tour schedule will have a brief pause for this significant event. Following his performance in Milan, Bocelli will continue his tour with a concert at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on February 7, followed by additional U.S. dates.
Mariah Carey Joins the Lineup
Mariah Carey, a six-time Grammy award winner, announced her involvement through an Instagram post expressing excitement for the event. She is the first international star confirmed to take the stage at San Siro.
Additional Performers
Alongside Bocelli and Carey, Italian actors Sabrina Impacciatore and Matilde De Angelis will also participate in the ceremony. Impacciatore is known for her role in HBO’s “The White Lotus,” while De Angelis starred in the Netflix series “The Law According to Lydia Poet.”
Audience Expectations
With a live audience of approximately 60,000 spectators, and millions more expected to tune in worldwide, the opening ceremony promises to be an unforgettable spectacle. The closing ceremony will feature celebrated ballet star Roberto Bolle at Verona’s ancient Roman Arena on February 22, 2026.
