What You Need to Know About the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw to a close after over two weeks of thrilling competition, the city is gearing up for the closing ceremony.

Date and Venue:
The ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 11, at the Stade de France, which has hosted athletics and rugby sevens events during the Games. The festivities are set to begin at 20:00 BST and conclude at 22:30.

How to Watch:
In the UK, you can catch the closing ceremony live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app. Coverage starts at 19:00 BST, with live text updates available.

Tom Cruise’s Involvement:
While organizers have been tight-lipped about the lineup, rumors suggest that Tom Cruise may make a dramatic appearance by abseiling down the stadium. The ceremony will include a segment where Paris hands over the Olympic torch to Los Angeles, the 2028 Summer Games host, which could feature the Hollywood star.

Performances and Artistic Highlights:
The closing ceremony will showcase a range of performers, dancers, and circus artists, with notable acts including Snoop Dogg, and French bands Air and Phoenix. Artistic director Thomas Jolly has titled the show ‘Records,’ promising a science-fiction-inspired immersive journey from the origins of the Olympics to a futuristic vision of the Games’ reinvention.

Traditional Elements:
The ceremony will also include:

• The parade of athletes.
• A tribute to the 45,000 volunteers.
• The medal ceremony for the women’s marathon.
• The extinguishing of the Olympic flame, which has been on display at the Tuileries.
• The official end of the Games announced by IOC President Thomas Bach.
• The handover of the Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Weather Forecast:
While the ceremony will be held indoors, the weather outside is expected to be very hot, with temperatures reaching up to 33°C in Paris. No rain is forecast for the day.

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