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==Preparations==

==Preparations==

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The opening ceremony was directed by Marco Balich and produced by [[Banijay Entertainment|Banijay Live]]’s Balich Wonder Studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.news.cn/europe/20260121/29cc7897a3714cf6b629ed75f95e80ac/c.html|title=Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils twin Olympic cauldrons|website=english.news.cn|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref> It is the first time that there are two cauldrons in two different cities. The ceremony primarily took place at the [[San Siro]] in [[Milan]], while there were events, including the Parade of Nations at sites in [[Cortina d’Ampezzo|Cortina]], [[Livigno]], and [[Predazzo]], highlighting the Games’ host sites.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gstatic.olympics.com/s3/mc2026/press/Press%20Kit/Press%20Kit%20Olympic%20Opening%20Ceremony/MICO26_CER_OOC_Programme%20%281%29.pdf|title=Cerimonia di Apertura – Opening Ceremony|publisher=International Olympic Committee}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/2026-olympics-opening-ceremony-milan-cortina-review-1235178055/|title=At the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Weirdness Was in Short Supply — but Not Attempts at ‘Harmony’|first=Kate|last=Erbland|date=6 February 2026|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref> The ceremony featured about 1,200 volunteer performers and more than 1,400 costumes; the performers participated in nearly 700 hours of rehearsals. There were nearly 61,000 spectators at San Siro, with ticket prices reaching $2,300 USD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/olympics-opening-ceremony-winter-2026/|title=Olympics opening ceremony kicks off 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina in style |last1=Suarez Sang |first1=Lucia I |last2=Chasan |first2=Aliza |last3=Intarasuwan |first3=Kiki |last4=Gaffney |first4=Melissa |last5=Johnston |first5=Taylor |date=6 February 2026|website=[[CBS News]]|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://olympic.ca/2026/02/06/milano-cortina-2026-officially-begins-with-spectacular-and-unique-opening-ceremony/|title=Milano Cortina 2026 officially begins with an Opening Ceremony|first=Paula|last=Nichols|date=6 February 2026|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref> It was filmed by [[Olympic Broadcasting Services]] (OBS) and broadcast by the [[International Olympic Committee]]’s (IOC) global media rights holders.{{fact}}

The opening ceremony was directed by Marco Balich and produced by [[Banijay Entertainment|Banijay Live]]’s Balich Wonder Studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.news.cn/europe/20260121/29cc7897a3714cf6b629ed75f95e80ac/c.html|title=Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils twin Olympic cauldrons|website=english.news.cn|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref> It is the first time that there are two cauldrons in two different cities. The ceremony primarily took place at the [[San Siro]] in [[Milan]], while there were events, including the Parade of Nations at sites in [[Cortina d’Ampezzo|Cortina]], [[Livigno]], and [[Predazzo]], highlighting the Games’ host sites.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gstatic.olympics.com/s3/mc2026/press/Press%20Kit/Press%20Kit%20Olympic%20Opening%20Ceremony/MICO26_CER_OOC_Programme%20%281%29.pdf|title=Cerimonia di Apertura – Opening Ceremony|publisher=International Olympic Committee}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/2026-olympics-opening-ceremony-milan-cortina-review-1235178055/|title=At the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Weirdness Was in Short Supply — but Not Attempts at ‘Harmony’|first=Kate|last=Erbland|date=6 February 2026|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref> The ceremony featured about 1,200 volunteer performers and more than 1,400 costumes; the performers participated in nearly 700 hours of rehearsals. There were nearly 61,000 spectators at San Siro, with ticket prices reaching $2,300 USD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/olympics-opening-ceremony-winter-2026/|title=Olympics opening ceremony kicks off 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina in style |last1=Suarez Sang |first1=Lucia I |last2=Chasan |first2=Aliza |last3=Intarasuwan |first3=Kiki |last4=Gaffney |first4=Melissa |last5=Johnston |first5=Taylor |date=6 February 2026|website=[[CBS News]]|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://olympic.ca/2026/02/06/milano-cortina-2026-officially-begins-with-spectacular-and-unique-opening-ceremony/|title=Milano Cortina 2026 officially begins with an Opening Ceremony|first=Paula|last=Nichols|date=6 February 2026|accessdate=7 February 2026}}</ref> It was filmed by [[Olympic Broadcasting Services]] (OBS) and broadcast by the [[International Olympic Committee]]’s (IOC) global media rights holders.{{fact}}

The theme for the ceremony was “{{lang|it|Armonia}}” (”Harmony”).<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 October 2025 |title=Harmony (Armonia): the vision that will unite the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |publisher=International Olympic Committee |archive-date=28 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251028001815/https://www.olympics.com/en/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> Balich explained that the word harmony derives from [[Ancient Greek]]: “It means ‘bringing together’ in musical terms, different elements.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2025 |title=Harmony (Armonia): the vision that will unite the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |work=Milan-Cortina 2026 |archive-date=14 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260114122515/https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The theme for the ceremony was “{{lang|it|Armonia}}” (”Harmony”).<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 October 2025 |title=Harmony (Armonia): the vision that will unite the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |publisher=International Olympic Committee |archive-date=28 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251028001815/https://www.olympics.com/en/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> Balich explained that the word harmony derives from [[Ancient Greek]]: “It means ‘bringing together’ in musical terms, different elements.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2025 |title=Harmony (Armonia): the vision that will unite the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |work=Milan-Cortina 2026 |archive-date=14 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260114122515/https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/harmony-armonia-vision-theme-opening-ceremony-olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics took place on 6 February 2026. It started at 20:00 CET (19:00 UTC) and concluded at 23:29.[1] It was held primarily at San Siro in Milan, but also included Livigno, Predazzo and the streets of Cortina, Italy. This was the first opening ceremony of the Olympics which took place across four locations in the host country.[2]
As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings included an artistic program showcasing the culture of the host country and city, with harmony being a central theme,[3] concluding with the parade of athletes and the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons.

The Games were formally opened by the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella. This was the first Winter Olympics and first Olympic Games opening ceremony under the IOC presidency of Kirsty Coventry.[4]

San Siro

The opening ceremony was directed by Marco Balich and produced by Banijay Live‘s Balich Wonder Studio.[5] It is the first time that there are two cauldrons in two different cities. The ceremony primarily took place at the San Siro in Milan, while there were events, including the Parade of Nations at sites in Cortina, Livigno, and Predazzo, highlighting the Games’ host sites.[6][7] The ceremony featured about 1,200 volunteer performers and more than 1,400 costumes; the performers participated in nearly 700 hours of rehearsals. There were nearly 61,000 spectators at San Siro, with ticket prices reaching $2,300 USD.[8][9] It was filmed by Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) and broadcast by the International Olympic Committee‘s (IOC) global media rights holders.[citation needed]

The theme for the ceremony was “Armonia” (Harmony).[10] Balich explained that the word harmony derives from Ancient Greek: “It means ‘bringing together’ in musical terms, different elements.”[11]

The ceremony began at 20:00 CET with a 30-second countdown. The show itself began with a tribute to Italian artist Antonio Canova, telling the story of Cupid and Psyche through a museum setting accompanied by dancers and music.[12] After this, Italian actress Matilda De Angelis ‘conducted’ Italian composers Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, and Giuseppe Verdi. Three hanging blue, red, and yellow paint tubes appeared over the stadium, releasing their colours while dancers performed, symbolising creativity and artistic expression. Their respective costumes showcased Italy’s cultural heritage, cuisine, and history. A brief tribute to the late Italian pop culture icon Raffaella Carrà also occurred.[13]

A performance by American singer Mariah Carey followed, with her performing “Nel blu, dipinto di blu” in Italian and her single “Nothing Is Impossible“. Afterwards, models wore costumes in the colours of the Italian flag designed by the late Giorgio Armani. Vittoria Ceretti passed the country’s flag off to the Carabinieri; in Cortina, Fulvio Valbusa, Giorgio Di Centa, Pietro Piller Cottrer, and Cristian Zorzi did the same to an all-women Carabinieri. At San Siro, Italian singer Laura Pausini performed “Il Canto degli Italiani“, while a mountain choir did the same simultaneously in Cortina d’Ampezzo.[14]

The Olympic rings were unveiled during a segment featuring dancers showcasing the ‘harmony’ between the city (Milan) and the mountains (Cortina), symbolising the two host cities of the Games. In addition, Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino delivered a recitation of Giacomo Leopardi‘s poem “L’infinito“. The score was led by Giovanni Andrea Zanon playing the 1716 Berthier Stradivarius violin.[15] After this, the parade of nations commenced, beginning with Greece and ending with the host nation, Italy. Athletes from 93 countries paraded from four venues in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno, and Predazzo.[16]

Following the parade, Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore and dancers celebrated the centenary of the Winter Olympic Games. This segment featured the Games’ mascots, Tina and Milo. Music played during the segment included “Prisencolinensinainciusol” by Adriano Celentano. Prior to the official speeches by IOC President Kirsty Coventry and the Games’ organising committee president Giovanni Malago, actress Brenda Lodigiani performed a segment on Italian hand gestures. Afterwards, Italian president Sergio Mattarella declared the Games open. Afterwards, Italian tenor singer Andrea Bocelli performed “Nessun dorma“.[17]

A segment promoting peace featured South African and American actress and United Nations Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron and Italian rapper Ghali, with dancers recreating the “dove of peace“.[18]

The Olympic flag was raised in both Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, carried by Rebecca Andrade, Eliud Kipchoge, Cindy Ngamba, Pita Taufatofua, Tadatoshi Akiba, Maryam Bukar Hassan, Nicolò Govoni, Filippo Grandi, Franco Nones and Martina Valcepina; the Olympic Hymn was performed by Italian singer Cecilia Bartoli, American musician Yo-Yo Ma, Chinese pianist Lang Lang, and the Teatro alla Scala children’s choir members. The Olympic oath was stated at Cortina’s Piazza Angelo Dibona by athletes, coaches, and judges.[19]

Prior to the lighting of the cauldrons, a tribute to European Union featuring the anthem was shown.[citation needed] Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti appeared during a segment; the flame previously briefly entered the San Siro before departing to its final destination. The cauldron, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci‘s ‘knot’ geometric designs, was lit by Italian alpine skiers Deborah Compagnoni and Alberto Tomba located in Milan’s Arco della Pace monument, while another was lit by Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia at Cortina’s Piazza Angelo Dibona..[20]

Laura Pausini sang “Il Canto degli Italiani“, the Italian national anthem

The opening ceremony was filmed by host broadcaster Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), with OBS distributing a “world feed” for rights-holding broadcasters to use.[21]

Commentators and hosts

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Dignitaries in attendance

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International Olympic Committee

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Members of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic movement, not counting foreign representatives:

International organizations

States

The Guardian‘s Alexis Petridis gave the ceremony received mixed-to-positive reviews,[66] while Variety‘s Alison Herman described it as a “playful celebration of Italian culture.”[67] In addition, Dominic Patten of Deadline Hollywood stated that the ceremony was “a beautiful but baffling Italian buffet.”[68] The ceremony faced criticism for its usage of generative artificial intelligence during the segment celebrating the centenary of the Winter Olympic Games.[69]

According to Auditel ratings, the opening ceremony was seen in Italy by an average of 9.2 million viewers.[70] In the United States, the ceremony was seen by 21.4 million viewers, a 34% increase from the 2022 Winter Olympics.[71]

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