Glasgow's Commonwealth Games closing ceremony set for Aug. 2 with star-studded performances
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will conclude on Sunday, Aug. 2, with a closing ceremony at Glasgow's Hydro starting at 9 p.m. BST, featuring musical acts and the handover to the 2030 host city, Ahmedabad.
Glasgow will host the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, Aug. 2, with the program kicking off at 9 p.m. BST in the Hydro venue. British audiences can tune in to TNT Sports 2 from 7:30 p.m. BST, and the broadcast will also be available via HBO Max. The entertainment lineup is anchored by Scottish rock veterans Simple Minds, while Australian pop star Delta Goodrem returns for her third Commonwealth Games appearance.
Supporting acts include BEMZ, Cammy Barnes and Sandi Thom, adding a mix of local and international flavor. The ceremony will also feature the official transition to Ahmedabad, India, the designated host for the 2030 Games, highlighted by performances from Shankar Mahadevan and actress-singer Rashmika Mandanna. Australia currently leads the medal table with 104 medals, followed by Canada and England.
Why it matters
The ceremony marks the end of the Games and introduces the next host city, shaping the event's legacy and future.
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