The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened with a grand ceremony that spanned multiple venues across northern Italy, showcasing a blend of city and mountain life. Mariah Carey headlined the event at Milan's San Siro Stadium, performing the classic Italian song 'Nel blu, dipinto di blu' to a cheering crowd, as reported by Geo Entertainment and Straitstimes. The ceremony was described by The Guardian as 'intimate and enormous,' emphasizing the theme of 'Armonia,' which highlighted the harmony of different elements coming together. This innovative approach allowed the ceremony to unfold simultaneously in Milan, Cortina, Livigno, and Predazzo, creating a unique narrative structure.