Verona Olympic Arena

The music will then travel beyond the walls of the Arena, encompassing Piazza Bra and the Philharmonic Theatre, where the Orchestra and Chorus of the Fondazione Arena di Verona will accompany the public until the very last moment of the Games.

The event will be broadcast live on TV around the world, allowing millions of viewers to enjoy the show. For those who wish to experience the emotions live, tickets are available exclusively through the Milan Cortina 2026 official channels.

The Olympic flame has crisscrossed the whole of Italy. The General Manager of the Fondazione Arena di Verona, Cecilia Gasdia, and the Deputy Artistic Director, Stefano Trespidi, were among the torchbearers who bore the Olympic flame to Verona on 18 January on its long journey to Milan Cortina 2026.

“Sport has always been part of my life. I was a skier and I am very familiar with the sacred fire that sportsmen and artists share. A boundless passion burns within us, pushing us beyond our limits. It was a real honour for me to carry the Olympic flame along the streets of Verona, my city. There were such powerful emotions, because we were all surrounded by loved ones. Now, our amphitheatre is preparing to welcome the Olympic Family and enter homes around the world – a huge source of pride for all Italians.”

- Cecilia Gasdia

A few days later, the Arena will once again be the star of the Games, this time lighting a new flame: that of the Winter Paralympic Games. A visionary show, also created by Filmmaster, will transform the Amphitheatre into an artistic melting pot to celebrate the strength and energy of Paralympic sport.

Here are the key moments during the evening:

• The concept: ‘Life in Motion’ – a hymn to vitality and to the future. The ceremony will focus on human ability to overcome limits, through a narrative that blends inclusion and pure spectacle.
• The protagonists: Steward Copeland and Meduza – a musical encounter between generations. The rock legend Stewart Copeland, drummer with The Police, will harmonise with the electronic sounds of Meduza, the trio of producers who have become the most-streamed Italian artist in history, creating a powerful and unprecedented soundtrack.
• The tribute: the Art of Jago and Emilio Isgrò – a marvellous tribute to contemporary art that will feature the sculpture of Jago and the poetry of Emilio Isgrò.

This event will also be broadcast live on TV around the world. For those who wish to experience the energy of the evening live, tickets are available exclusively through the Milan Cortina 2026 official channels.