Mariah Carey to headline 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Feb. 6.

Mariah Carey has been announced as the first international performer for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, set for February 6 at San Siro stadium. Organizers cited her global appeal and emotional resonance as fitting the event’s theme of harmony and unity. The ceremony will be part of a broader celebration across northern Italy, with smaller events in mountain regions. The closing ceremony on February 22 will be headlined by ballet star Roberto Bolle at Verona’s Roman Arena. The announcement was made.