The line-up of performers at the Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony is set to dazzle in Italy.
Dipping temperatures in Milan won't stop the stars from shining during the Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony.
The San Siro – home of Inter and AC Milan – will host the bulk of the spectacle, while the party will spill over into the co-host town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, where many of the events will take place.
The theme of the ceremony will be "harmony", with an array of Italian and global superstars set to bring the show to life.
We've already witnessed Snoop Dogg, who has been made an honorary coach for Team USA, carrying the Olympic torch, so expect more from him.
But who else will be showcased on the big night?
Radio Times brings you a round-up of performers set to entertain at the Olympics opening ceremony.
The headline act at the Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony will be Mariah Carey.
The All I Want for Christmas singer has already occupied December for the past 30 years, now she's going for the rest of winter.
The 56-year-old will make her first appearance at the Olympics in Milan. Reports suggest she could even sing in Italian.
Andrea Bocelli is another blockbuster name set to feature, 20 years on from performing at the closing ceremony of Turin 2006 – the last Winter Olympics to take place in Europe.
Other performers will include:
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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
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