Despite being born with congenital glaucoma, a freak sports accident took Andrea Bocelli's vision completely away as a child.

Commentators Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon hosted the NBC broadcast of the ceremony, which features a traditional performance by the host country of every Olympic Games. See the artists who used music to unite the viewers across the world before athletes compete across sports from skiing to ice hockey, vying for gold.

What happened during the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony live from Milan? Read on for all the memorable moments, including the Parade of Nations and fabulous performances.

A rousing Opening Ceremony that included everything from dancing musical notes to massive paint tubes to massive flying Olympic rings to Mariah Carey ended with a dramatic reveal as Italian legends Sofia Goggia, Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni lit the two torches that will burn for the length of the Winter Olympics.

The Olympic Winter Games in Milan kicked off with a stunning slate of performances.

SEVEN’S CHRONICLE. I’M HERE NOW AT STEEL HOUSE OMAHA, ONE OF OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS VENUES. IT SITS RIGHT DOWNTOWN AND IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR THOSE SHOWS THAT MIGHT BE TOO SMALL FOR THE ARENA, BUT TOO BIG FOR THE ORPHEUM THEATER OR THE HOLLAND.

The New Voice Festival is making it’s United States premiere in Boise, Idaho this June. International Opera Singer and Master Vocal Coach, Andrea Delgiudice, has been running the program in Italy for the past 15 years and is now bringing it state side.