Commentators Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon hosted the NBC broadcast of the ceremony, which features a traditional performance by the host country of every Olympic Games. See the artists who used music to unite the viewers across the world before athletes compete across sports from skiing to ice hockey, vying for gold.

The Olympics have begun—and are already bringing out major stars. The 2026 Winter Olympics have just kicked off in Milan, and this evening’s Opening Ceremony drew quite a few stars, ready to cheer on the best athletes in the world.

It wasn't a surprise, but it was still quite something to hear.

Olympic athletes in the mountain town of Livingo got their own opening ceremony, much smaller and unlike any grand event you see on TV.

Honoring Italy’s history of classical music was a whimsical turn in showcase of centuries of cultural arts heritage

As the Milan-Cortina festivities unspooled across multiple locations, the theme of "harmony" felt more necessary — and harder to capture — than ever.

Greece, as always, will be the first country introduced in the Parade of Nations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.