Join us for the Official Closing Ceremony of the XXV Olympic Games at the Verona Arena with the handover to the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games.
The Olympic Closing Ceremony
A special moment for a grand finale. The historic Verona Arena will host the evocative Closing Ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
The spectacular grand finale of the Games, created by Filmmaster and broadcast globally, will blend music, art, and pure sporting spirit, celebrating unity and brotherhood among athletes and nations. It will be the occasion to honor all participants, before the traditional handover that celebrates the successes and bonds created during the event, while simultaneously looking ahead to the future of the Olympic movement.
The choice of the Verona Arena is not casual. The iconic amphitheater embodies Italy's cultural richness, offering an unparalleled setting to conclude a worldwide event. Here, the glorious past of the place merges with the future of sport, highlighting Italian heritage as the stage for the Olympic Closing Ceremony and the Paralympic Opening Ceremony.
On March 6, indeed, at the Verona Arena, the Opening Ceremony of the XIV Paralympic Games will take place, showcasing “Life in motion”, an anthem to life and movement. Among the first announced talents are Stewart Copeland, legendary drummer of the Police, and Meduza, ambassadors of house music worldwide.