Laura Pausini and Mariah Carey: the stars of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Italian singer Laura Pausini was confirmed as one of the main attractions of the opening ceremony of Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic GamesThe announcement was made by the event organizers on Friday (2).

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The opening event will take place on February 6, 2026.at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. In addition to Pausini, the celebration will feature American star Mariah Carey and other international acts.

The production, signed by Balich Wonder Studio, will have the concept of harmony as its central theme. According to the official statement, Laura Pausini was chosen because she represents the meeting point between the Italian roots and the international perspective.

With over 30 years in the business, Pausini has accumulated awards such as a Grammy, a Golden Globe, and five Oscars. Latin GrammyYour participation reinforces the organizers' goal of uniting tradition and modernity in the celebration of Italian culture.

The Winter Games will be held in various locations in northern Italy, including Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige. The competitions take place between February 6th and 22nd.