Star-Studded Spectacle: Highlights from Paris’ Unforgettable Closing Ceremony

The Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics dazzled attendees with performances from major stars as the event officially handed over to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

PARIS, France — The spectacle featured high-profile entertainers such as Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The event on Sunday was a grand finale for the Paris Games and a vibrant introduction to LA’s role as the next host city.

The all-star lineup, which also included California native H.E.R. singing the U.S. national anthem, symbolized a cultural handoff to Los Angeles. LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman expressed excitement, emphasizing how this flag pass marks a significant moment for the upcoming LA Games. “We are thrilled to feature the very best of LA with local artists and are grateful to Billie, H.E.R., the Chili Peppers and Snoop for their collaboration on what will be an incredible show to a global audience that will give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2028,” he stated.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers brought Los Angeles to Paris with a performance filmed along LA’s iconic beaches. Billie Eilish followed with her hit “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” keeping the energy alive.

Snoop Dogg, joined by Dr. Dre, performed his classic “Drop it Like It’s Hot,” enriching the ceremony with his trademark style.

Other performers included French pop-rock band Phoenix and Belgian singer Angele, who covered Kavinsky’s electro hit “Nightcall.” Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig also made an appearance, teaming up with Phoenix for a rendition of “Tonight.”

French R&B singer Yseult closed the night with a moving performance of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” a song originally adapted from the French tune “Comme d’habitude.”

The closing ceremony complemented the grandiose opening, which featured a dramatic performance by artist Alain Roche on a vertically floating piano. The opening event also saw performances from Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, marking Dion’s return to the stage after dealing with stiff person syndrome.

Looking forward, Los Angeles is ready to host the Olympics for the third time, having previously done so in 1932 and 1984. The city will also host the Paralympics for the first time in history.

Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz contributed to this report.