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2026 Winter Olympics Kick Off with Star-Studded Ceremony

1/31/2026

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The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place next Friday at San Siro stadium in Milan.
Mariah Carey (American singer) and Andrea Bocelli (Italian tenor) headline the ceremony.
More than 1,200 volunteers, including La Scala students, will perform before 60,000 attendees worldwide.
Creative director Lulu Helbeck described the ceremony as “the biggest show on earth.”
The event is expected to boost Milan's economy and tourism.

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Story summary

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place next Friday at San Siro stadium in Milan.
Mariah Carey (American singer) and Andrea Bocelli (Italian tenor) headline the ceremony.
More than 1,200 volunteers, including La Scala students, will perform before 60,000 attendees worldwide.
Creative director Lulu Helbeck described the ceremony as “the biggest show on earth.”
The event is expected to boost Milan's economy and tourism.