2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
The ceremony was hosted at the OVO Hydro
Date2 August 2026 (2026-08-02)
Time21:00 BST (UTC+1)
Location
Filmed byTNT Sports

The 2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony took place on 2 August at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, and saw the formal closing of the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the official handover to Ahmedabad, hosts of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. It was the first time in the history of the games that the closing ceremony was hosted in an indoor venue.

Background

Following the selection of Glasgow as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, organisers announced that the opening and closing ceremonies would be scaled down compared with previous editions as part of the event's streamlined delivery model. In July 2026, it was announced that the closing ceremony would be hosted in the OVO Hydro like the opening ceremony.[1]

Production

In July 2026, organisers announced that Scottish rock band Simple Minds would headline the closing ceremony.[2][3]

They were joined by Scottish musicians Cammy Barnes, BEMZ and Sandi Thom, each performing tributes to Scotland throughout the ceremony.[4] Folk-electronic band Elephant Sessions performed during the finale of the event, while Shereen Cutkelvin featured during the ceremonial flag handover to India.[5][6]

As part of the handover ceremony to Ahmedabad, India, it was separated into three different sections with performers from Indian artists Shankar Mahadevan and Rashmika Mandanna taking part alongside a theatrical performance led by Manushi Chhillar.[7]

Among those in attendance were Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

Broadcast

In the United Kingdom, the closing ceremony was broadcast live by TNT Sports.[8] BBC Alba also broadcast the ceremony with Gaelic language commentary.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Simple Minds to close Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games". BBC News. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Simple Minds to headline Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony". The National. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Wilson, Tom (21 July 2026). "Simple Minds to headline Glasgow 2026 closing ceremony". Deadline News.
  4. ↑ "Commonwealth Games 2026: The Glasgow Closing Ceremony in pictures featuring Delta Goodrem, Simple Minds, Neeraj Chopra and much more". olympics.com. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Scots Legends Simple Minds to Close Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games". Glasgow 2026. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Glasgow Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony 2026: Lineup, tickets, TV". The Scotsman. 31 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Commonwealth Games closing ceremony to bring 'joy, colour and unity'". The Herald. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "TNT Sports Partners with UK Public Service Broadcaster 5". Commonwealth Sport. 4 June 2026. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Geamaichean a' Cho-fhlaitheis Glaschu 2026/Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 - Cuirm Crìochnachaidh/Closing Ceremony". BBC. 1 August 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
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