ANDREA BOCELLI DELIVERS A STUNNING ‘NESSUN DORMA’ AT THE OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES MILANO CORTINA 2026 — A MOMENT THAT LEFT THE STADIUM HOLDING ITS BREATH. As the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 unfolded in spectacular fashion, it was the voice of Andrea Bocelli that brought the night to an emotional standstill. Stepping onto the world stage under a hush that felt almost reverent, Bocelli launched into his iconic rendition of “Nessun Dorma,” delivering each note with a quiet intensity that echoed far beyond the arena. The performance built slowly, deliberately, until the final soaring lines landed with breathtaking force — transforming a ceremonial moment into something timeless and deeply human. Viewers around the globe described goosebumps, tears, and stunned silence, as the aria’s themes of hope and triumph seemed to perfectly capture the spirit of the Games themselves. Long after the last note faded, applause thundered through the venue, with many already calling it one of the defining moments of the ceremony — and asking whether any opening could ever top what they had just witnessed…

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Andrea Bocelli Delivers Powerful Performance of His Iconic ‘Nessun Dorma’ at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

Last night, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, one of the most recognizable voices in music, delivered a breathtaking performance of his iconic “Nessun Dorma” at the Olympic Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The performance was a standout moment during the star-studded ceremony, as Bocelli took the stage just after the President of the Italian Republic officially declared the Olympic Winter Games open.

Surrounded by an orchestra and the Olympic athletes, Bocelli delivered an unforgettable performance of “Nessun Dorma” as the Olympic flame was carried into San Siro Stadium. His performance culminated in the flame’s exit from the stadium, a symbolic moment opening the Games beyond the venue. The performance served as a powerful reminder of how music can be a shared language, echoing the athletes’ journeys and stories.
2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: Andrea Bocelli Performs, Cauldrons Lit and More Memorable Moments
Bocelli made his Olympic debut at the Closing Ceremony of the Torino 2006 Winter Games, remaining a key figure for the Italian Olympic Games two-decades later. Music emerges as a universal language in this year’s program, celebrating unity through diversity for a truly shared experience, becoming an integral part of the story that unites sport, art, and culture, in the spirit of the Olympic values of dialogue and sharing.

Bocelli’s 2026 Romanza 30 th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating his widely-acclaimed 1997 breakthrough album Romanza, officially kicks off tonightin Columbus, OH. The tour, presented by global wealth management and investment banking firm, Stifel, will feature many of his famed songs live, including timeless songs like Con Te Partirò.

Andrea Bocelli at the Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony: What other sporting events has the Italian star sung at?

Produced by AEG Presents, the 2026 Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour will see Bocelli perform in iconic venues across the world, including his return to Madison Square Garden for two nights in New York City, The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO, Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, TD Garden in Boston, and more. Internationally, the tour will see Bocelli perform in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Venice, Italy, Gdansk and Warsaw, Poland, and Vienna, Austria. For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.andreabocelli.com/tickets.

Romanza became a global phenomenon upon its release in 1997, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide. The record earned Platinum and Diamond certifications in over 20 countries, including Triple Platinum in the United States and Diamond status in Canada. It is both the best-selling Italian-language album and the best-selling predominantly non-English language album of all time. Romanza also topped the charts in 11 countries and reached the top of Billboard’s U.S. World Albums and Top Catalog Albums charts.

Andrea Bocelli to headline Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony - Sportsnet.ca

Maestro Andrea Bocelli is the most successful classical artist of all time who has sold nearly 90 million records and amassed over 25 billion streams since rising to fame after winning the 1994 Sanremo Music Festival. Renowned for his interpretations of major operatic works under legendary conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa, and Zubin Mehta, he has earned six Grammy and six Latin Grammy nominations and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bocelli has performed for four Presidents of the United States, four Popes, the British Royal Family, and at global events around the world including the Olympic Games and World Expos. He also founded the Andrea Bocelli Foundation to advance education and healthcare worldwide. His 2020 Easter performance at Milan’s Duomo became one of the most-watched classical livestreams in history, offering an uplifting message of love, healing and hope.

Romanza – 30th Anniversary World Tour Dates
Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena Friday, February 20, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC Monday, February 23, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena *with special guests Michael W. Smith and Lauren Daigle Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – Chicago, IL – United Center Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Aguascalientes, Mexico – Feria Nacional de San Marcos Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Venice, Italy – Piazza San Marco Friday, August 14, 2026 – Gdansk, Poland – Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk Sunday, August 16, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst-Happel-Stadion Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Portland, OR – Moda Center Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center Sunday, September 13, 2026 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl Friday, September 18, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center Sunday, September 20, 2026 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Monday, September 21, 2026 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Thursday, December 10, 2026 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Friday, December 11, 2026 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Thursday, December 17, 2026 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
Monday, December 21, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena Tuesday, December 22, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena

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THE NIGHT IL VOLO STOPPED SINGING — AND THE ROOM HELD ITS BREATH. It was supposed to be another flawless Il Volo concert. Velvet lights. Perfect harmonies. Nothing out of place. Until the music broke. One voice hesitated. Another lowered his mic. And then—silence. “He showed us how to sing with truth,” one of them said softly. A wheelchair moved into the blue light. No announcement. No buildup. Just Andrea Bocelli, waiting. Il Volo stepped back. One knelt beside him and whispered, “Tonight, this voice is why we are here.” What followed wasn’t a performance. It felt like a passing. A fragile voice meeting younger ones, not to compete—but to entrust. When the final note faded, no one clapped. Because it wasn’t clear… who was saying goodbye—and who had just inherited the song.

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