The Paris Olympics have been nothing short of spectacular. The dazzling display of athletic prowess kickstarted on 26 July 2024 with a grand opening ceremony featuring Ariana Grande, Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, and many more celebrities. Since then, the summer events have been an emotional rollercoaster filled with stories of triumphs and heartbreak. Simone Biles took the stage by storm, showcasing her dominance and legacy as the GOAT in gymnastics with three golds. Léon Marchand stunned the world with his record-breaking run of 1 minute, 54.06 seconds, which saw him trample Michael Phelps’ Olympic record in men’s 200m individual medley. And who can forget the scorching speed of Noah Lyles in men’s hundred-meter finals, snatching the gold from Kishane Thompson by .005s?

Now, the extraordinary display of brilliance and talent is coming to an end as the Paris Olympics inches towards its conclusion. It will follow an extravagant closing ceremony poised to mesmerize the audience one last time before the curtain rises again for the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Where’s the closing ceremony going to happen, and what are the events on the roster? We tell you everything.

Know the exact location of the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

The mega event is slated to draw the curtain to its brilliant run of 17 days on 11 August 2024. The Paris Olympics opening ceremony divulged from the traditions and was organized outdoors along the Seine River. The ceremony concluded at the temporary venue of Jardins du Trocadéro.

However, the closing ceremony isn’t happening on the banks of the river Seine. Instead, the magnificent 80,000-seater Stade de France stadium will host the closing ceremony. The stadium will be turned into a gigantic concert hall that will feature the closing formalities of the Paris Olympics alongside the star-studded extravaganza.

What can you expect from the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony?

There is an element of surprise with the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. While the exact details of events happening during the closing ceremony are limited, it’s certain that Thomas Jolly, who choreographed the opening ceremony, is also in charge of the closing ceremony. In his words, the closing ceremony is going to be “very visual, very choreographic, very acrobatic” and will have “an operatic dimension to give a great visual fresco and say goodbye to athletes from all over the world.” The closing day of the Olympics will see the medal ceremony for the women’s marathon and the parade of athletes who have participated in the summer games. According to Olympics.com, Katies Ledecky and Nick Mead will be the United States flag bearers for the closing ceremony at Stade de France. Then, there will be the ceremonial handover of the Olympic flag from Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Praise, to Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles. 

However, beyond the regular formalities, the closing ceremony will culminate in a grand gala of events. Over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers, and circus artists are poised to make the ceremony as colorful and vibrant as possible. Then there’s a whole host of internationally famous celebrities who will rock the events with their electrifying performances. Reports indicate there will be performances from the ‘Ocean Eyes’ famed Billie Eilish, rapper Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the melodic muse H.E.R. Stay tuned as we provide more updates for the coming ceremony!