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Andrea Bocelli to Perform at Milan–Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony

Organizers cast the tenor as a symbol of Italian cultural excellence to present the Games through the country’s musical heritage.

Overview

  • The Milan–Cortina 2026 organizing committee confirmed Bocelli’s participation roughly a month before the ceremony on 6 February 2026.
  • The central portion of the opening ceremony will take place at Milan’s San Siro stadium, according to official announcements.
  • The lineup already includes previously announced performers Mariah Carey and Italian singer Laura Pausini.
  • Organizers called Bocelli one of the world’s most famous voices and framed his appearance as a showcase of Italy’s musical legacy.
  • Bocelli last performed at an Olympic ceremony during the Turin 2006 Winter Games closing.