By Micah Jonah
January 11, 2026
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, organizers announced on Sunday.
Bocelli, who previously took part in the closing ceremony of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics, is expected to deliver what organizers described as “one of the most iconic passages of the event.”
“His presence represents a natural bridge between music and sport,” the organizers said, adding that the performance offers “an opportunity to recount the Games through the Italian musical heritage, known and appreciated throughout the world.”
The opening ceremony will take place on February 6, at Milan’s San Siro Stadium. It is being created and produced by Balich Wonder Studio and will feature international artists alongside showcases of Italian culture and innovation.
American singer Mariah Carey has been confirmed as the first major music act of the ceremony, while Italian singer and songwriter Laura Pausini will also feature in the star-studded lineup.
