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Viewers want to know when the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony will happen, the precise date and time, and who will be performing at the worldwide event. The organizers have kept the list of performers secret for a long time, but we have a lot of more details on which artists, including Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, and Celine Dion, will be participating over the course of the more than 3-hour affair. Here’s when to watch the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Olympic Games and a full breakdown of the artists performing at the event.
What is the Opening Ceremony time and date for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony will take place on July 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET. In the United States, it will air live on NBC and Peacock.
The full ceremony will last about three and a half hours and feature multiple performances as well as the Parade of Nations, which will take place outside of the stadium for the first time. The Olympic team for each country will instead be announced as they travel on boat down the Seine river in a 6km-long route that starts from Austerlitz Bridge to the Trocadero.
Who is performing at the Olympics Opening Ceremony in 2024?
Here’s a rundown of the performers and celebrities who are slated to appear at the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It’s unclear when each of them will perform, but
Celine Dion & Lady Gaga – The two singers will perform a duet to Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” according to journalist Thierry Moreau. This will be first time Celine Dion will be performing on stage since she shared her diagnosis of Stiff Person-Syndrome in December 2022. It has also been rumored by newspaper Le Parisien that they might sing “Hymne à l’amour” as well.
Snoop Dogg & Salma Hayek – The famous rapper and actress will be the final torch bearers and will be responsible for lighting the Olympic Torch.
Juliette Armanet & Sofiane Pamart – The singer and pianist are expected to perform their interpretation of “Imagine” by John Lennon.
Aya Nakamura – The popular French-Malian singer will sing two classics by Charles Aznavoir, “For Me Formidable” and “La Bohème.”
Marina Viotti & Gojira – The opera singer Viotti and the metal band Gojira will perform an unusual duet to an unknown piece.
Philippe Katerine & Cerrone – The artist and disco drummer will perform a duet to “Supernature” by Cerrone.
Rim’K – The rapper from the group Mafia K-1 Fry and hip hop band 113 will also make an appearance.
Lebron James & Coco Gauff – An honorable mention: This pair of athletes are the official flag bearers for Team USA and will appear when the team is announced.
All of the artists will take turns performing on top of boats along the Seine with the athletes. It was rumored that Taylor Swift would also be attending or performing at these ceremonies, but there has no been official announcement on it.
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