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Electronic dance-hall giants Major Lazer are bringing their unmistakable Caribbean-infused bass to one of the world’s grandest stages: the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Verona, Italy. Producer-DJ Diplo confirmed the booking, revealing that the trio—Diplo, Walshy Fire and Ape Drums, now joined by vocalist America Foster—will headline the February 22 spectacle inside the ancient Verona Arena. Why the Olympics wants Major Lazer • Global appeal: With billions of streams on hits like “Lean On,” “Light It Up” and “Cold Water,” the act guarantees cross-generational, multi-national reach. • Genre fusion: Their blend of dancehall, soca, afro-beat and EDM mirrors the cultural diversity of the Games themselves. • Stadium-tested energy: From Coachella to Glastonbury, the group’s pyro-heavy shows translate seamlessly to massive venues. What fans can expect in Verona Organizers hint at a 30-minute megamix that will weave the group’s chart-toppers with Italian classical motifs performed by a 60-piece orchestra, celebrating the host nation’s musical legacy. Surprise cameos are rumored—Diplo’s camp has reportedly reached out to Italian pop star Mahmood and reggaeton icon J Balvin for potential walk-ons. A newly commissioned track, “Torch,” is slated to debut during the athletes’ parade, timed to a synchronized drone display above the open-air amphitheater. Timing and broadcast details • Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 • Local start: 20:30 CET (19:30 UTC) • Global TV & streaming: Rights holders NBC (US), BBC (UK), Eurosport (EU) and others will carry the show live; Peacock will host the on-demand replay. • Social rollout: Major Lazer plan a TikTok behind-the-scenes series and an Instagram Live rehearsal tease on 20 February to stoke fan engagement. Economic impact for Verona City officials project a 12 percent tourism uptick over Closing-Ceremony weekend, translating to an estimated €42 million in hospitality revenue. Hoteliers report that 90 percent of central rooms are already booked, while Trenitalia has scheduled late-night return trains to Milan and Venice to handle overflow. What this means for Major Lazer’s 2026 cycle The Olympics slot doubles as the launchpad for their forthcoming album “Global Forward,” due in May. A world tour routing through Latin America, Europe and Asia is expected to be unveiled minutes after the final firework, capitalizing on the worldwide TV bump. Bottom line By pairing Major Lazer’s festival-scale spectacle with the historic Verona Arena, Milano Cortina 2026 is setting up a Closing Ceremony that blurs the lines between sports pageantry and stadium rave—positioning both the Games and the band for record-breaking global attention.