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Glasgow 2026 is reimagining what an Opening Ceremony can be. We’ll be welcoming an audience of thousands for a fully immersive experience as a Commonwealth Games Ceremony in staged in an arena for the first time ever.

On 23 July, the Glasgow 2026 Opening Ceremony will take place in Glasgow's Hydro, an iconic venue that has supported some of the world’s biggest music stars and acts.

What to expect?

This is not a ceremony you will want to watch from a distance. It’s a ceremony you will want to be a part of and feel. With incredible dance and performance, headline acts, breathtaking visuals and the arrival of all 74 Batons, the audience will be surrounded by icons and heroes of the Games from the very first moment.

At its heart is the story of Glasgow - irrepressible and cool, emotional, hilarious, creative and proudly loud, brought to life by a creative team whose work spans the world’s biggest live shows.