MILAN, ITALY – February 6, 2026 – Mariah Carey brought the glamour to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, performing a medley of Italian classics and her own hits before a crowd of 60,000 at San siro Stadium. The spectacle offered a distinctly Italian flair, a stark contrast to the rain-soaked debut of the Paris Olympics last summer.
A Night of Italian Icons and Pop power
The ceremony unfolded with vibrant energy, beginning with dancers performing to Gioachino Rossini’s iconic “William Tell Overture.” A nod to Italian cinema followed, as an actor in a black strapless gown playfully evaded “paparazzi” flashbulbs in a tribute to Federico Fellini’s 1960 masterpiece, La Dolce Vita.
Mariah Carey performs during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 winter Olympics at San Siro Stadium in milan, Italy.Elsa/Getty Images
The Milano cortina opening ceremony offered a vibrant and culturally rich start to the Winter Games, showcasing Italy’s artistic heritage and musical prowess on a global stage.
