Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony Milan Cortina 2026
'Life in Motion': Verona Arena Lights Up the Paralympic Games
About Paralympics Opening 2026
The Arena Lights Up the Paralympic Games
The Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games takes place at the Arena di Verona, the famous Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra. Titled 'Life in Motion', the ceremony represents a historic moment: it is the first Paralympic ceremony to be hosted at a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A Message of Inclusion
Under the artistic direction of Alfredo Accatino, the show interprets movement as change and transformation of perception, with a strong message of peace, love, the right to inclusion, and universal values. The athletes' entrance and the lighting of the Paralympic cauldron mark an evening that unites sport, art, and civil commitment.
Verona and the 2026 Games
With this event, after hosting the Olympic closing ceremony, the city of Verona (province of Verona, Veneto Region) confirms its leading role in the Milan Cortina 2026 Games, bringing the Arena to the centre of global attention and the values of Paralympic sport.
Paralympics Opening 2026 — edition 2026
On Friday, March 6, 2026, the Arena di Verona hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, titled 'Life in Motion'. Artistically directed by Alfredo Accatino, the ceremony presented a message of peace, love, and inclusion, with the entrance of the Paralympic athletes and the lighting of the cauldron. It was the first Paralympic ceremony in history to take place at a UNESCO site.
Programme Paralympics Opening 2026 2026
March 6, 2026 — Arena di Verona
- 'Life in Motion' show, artistic direction by Alfredo Accatino
- Themes: peace, love, the right to inclusion and inclusive spaces, universal values
- Artists: Stewart Copeland (The Police drummer) in musical dialogue with a drummer with a disability, Meduza, Dardust (with a special musical project), Mimì Caruso and Rob (X Factor winners)
- Parade of athletes and lighting of the Paralympic cauldron
- Live television broadcast on Rai 1
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Getting There
The Arena di Verona is located in Piazza Bra, in the historic centre, a short walk from Verona Porta Nuova station. Security measures and traffic restrictions are expected during the event.
Access
Access by ticket/accreditation. The ceremony will be broadcast live on television.
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Where does it take place — Paralympics Opening 2026
Arena di Verona
Piazza Bra 1, 37121 Verona