MILAN, ITALY – Italian superstar Laura Pausini will headline the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 6 at San Siro Stadium, organizers announced January 2, joining global icon Mariah Carey in a blend of music and Italian heritage.
Pausini, a Grammy winner with five Latin Grammys, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar nomination over three decades, embodies the event’s “Harmony” theme, bridging tradition, modernity, Italian roots, and worldwide appeal.
Produced by Balich Wonder Studio, the spectacle celebrates Italian culture and innovation through international performances. The Olympics, spanning February 6-22 across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and venues in Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige, mark a northern Italy showcase of winter sports.