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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteThe Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony took place on 6 February 2026 at Milan’s San Siro Stadium. The combined names in the IOC’s advance announcement and CONI’s post-event recap were Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Lang Lang, Giovanni Zanon, Ghali, Cecilia Bartoli, Sabrina Impacciatore, Pierfrancesco Favino, Matilda De Angelis and Charlize Theron.
That is a source-qualified list of named performers and participants—not a claim that every dancer, choir member, ensemble musician or volunteer in the production was identified publicly.
Who was named before the ceremony?
The International Olympic Committee’s 23 January 2026 announcement named these people in the planned ceremony cast:
| Name | How the IOC announcement identified the person |
|---|---|
| Mariah Carey | Leading artist |
| Andrea Bocelli | Leading artist |
| Laura Pausini | Leading artist |
| Lang Lang | Chinese pianist in the ceremony cast |
| Giovanni Zanon | Named member of the ceremony cast |
| Sabrina Impacciatore | Named member of the ceremony cast |
| Pierfrancesco Favino | Named member of the ceremony cast |
| Matilda De Angelis | Named member of the ceremony cast |
The announcement did not describe every person in that list as a singer. It included musicians, actors and other cast participants.
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Who did the post-event recap say was involved?
CONI’s 6 February recap added names and roles reported after the ceremony. It mentioned Italian rapper Ghali, mezzosoprano Cecilia Bartoli, actors Matilda De Angelis, Pierfrancesco Favino and Sabrina Impacciatore, and international stars Mariah Carey and Charlize Theron. The recap described Andrea Bocelli separately in connection with the torch sequence.
| Name | Role or description in the CONI recap |
|---|---|
| Ghali | Italian rapper |
| Cecilia Bartoli | Mezzosoprano |
| Matilda De Angelis | Actor |
| Pierfrancesco Favino | Actor |
| Sabrina Impacciatore | Actor |
| Mariah Carey | International star |
| Charlize Theron | International star |
| Andrea Bocelli | Associated with the torch sequence |
The combined named list
Reading the two official source records together produces this 11-name roster:
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- Mariah Carey
- Andrea Bocelli
- Laura Pausini
- Lang Lang
- Giovanni Zanon
- Ghali
- Cecilia Bartoli
- Sabrina Impacciatore
- Pierfrancesco Favino
- Matilda De Angelis
- Charlize Theron
The IOC announcement is the evidence for who was publicized in advance; CONI’s recap is the evidence for people it said were involved after the event. Because no separate exhaustive production roll was established, this combined list should not be read as a complete census of every participant.
Which performances were confirmed after the event?
BBC’s post-event report specifically confirmed two musical moments: Andrea Bocelli performed “Nessun Dorma” as the torch entered San Siro, and Mariah Carey performed “Volare.” Those reports identify confirmed examples, not a complete set list.
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Where and when did the ceremony happen?
The ceremony was held on 6 February 2026, with San Siro in Milan as its central stadium venue. The official competition schedule lists the Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony. The official programme also presented the event as a celebration linking Milan, Cortina and competition venues rather than a single-location show.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What was the ceremony’s theme?
The theme was “Armonia,” translated as “Harmony.” In the official English programme, IOC President Kirsty Coventry wrote: “This Olympic spirit is reflected in ‘Armonia’ – or ‘Harmony’ – the overarching theme of tonight’s ceremony.”
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How to interpret the “full list”
- The 11 names above are all the performers and participants named in the cited IOC announcement and CONI recap.
- Some names are actors or other ceremony participants, not musical performers.
- The available official materials do not identify every dancer, ensemble member, choir member or other production contributor.
- The confirmed song details available from post-event reporting are Bocelli’s “Nessun Dorma” and Carey’s “Volare”; no complete set list is established here.
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