The 2026 Winter Olympics are now officially over as the torch has been passed from Italy to France, who will host the 2030 Winter Games across the French Alps. The Closing Ceremony, which took place in Verona and was themed “Beauty in Action,” showcased Italy’s culture through operatic performances, an aerial ballet and numerous musical numbers.
Just as the Opening Ceremony did, Italy pulled out all the stops in highlighting its many contributions to the world of art, dance and theater. Italian ballet star Roberto Bolle performed a beautiful aerial ballet that was meant to symbolize the water cycle as he was suspended in the air like a falling water droplet. He previously performed at the Winter Olympics 20 years ago to kick off the Turin Games.
In between the many performances, was the parade of athletes, the passing of the Olympic torch and the awarding of the final two Olympic gold medals of the Winter Games.
Here are the highlights and best moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony.
