2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics is scheduled to take place on 26 July 2024 in Paris, starting at 19:30 CEST. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings will include an artistic program showcasing the culture of the host country and city, the parade of athletes and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. The Games will be formally opened by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron.