The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics - all the details!

The memory of the Summer Olympics will soon be the Paris 2024 Olympics , as the excitement and sporting achievements are filtered to fade into the corridors of memory. Although we are forced to accept the end of this major sporting event, we find some comfort in the fact that Paris is concluding this chapter in a remarkable manner.

After an impressive opening ceremony on July 26, it will be time to officially bid farewell to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics on August 11, after 16 days of epic sporting activity. The closing ceremony is expected to be just as spectacular as the kick-off.

Get ready for the ultimate adventure, and find out all the important details including dates, times and how to get tickets to enjoy an unforgettable end to this amazing sporting experience.

When will the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics be?

The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held on August 11, 2024.

What time will the Paris 2024 Olympics start?

The ceremony will start at 8 p.m., a few hours after the end of the last sporting event at the Olympic Games, the women's marathon.

Where will the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics be held?

While the opening ceremonies will be held outdoors, Paris is moving into tradition with the closing ceremony, which will be held at the Stade de France. This stadium is the official venue for athletics, para-athletics and rugby during the Games.

What does the program include at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Details of the lineup remain secret for now, however, we are certain to witness the traditional elements that characterize each closing ceremony, such as the closing parade in which athletes participate carrying national flags, and the distribution of medals of honor. Tributes to the winners of the just-concluded women's marathon are also expected, as well as inspirational speeches and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame.

Is there a cost to attend the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Yes, but the cost is slightly lower compared to the opening ceremony. Ticket prices for the closing ceremony range between 45 and 1,600 euros. Although the ceremony is considered one of the most popular events, getting a ticket will be an Olympic-sized challenge.

How can I get tickets for the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics?

If you have registered your interest before 20 April 2023 on the official ticketing platform and are selected by lottery, you will receive an email notification allocating you a time slot to purchase individual tickets. Tickets went on sale again at the end of 2023, and some tickets are still available, but you should be aware that the remaining tickets are the higher-cost ones.

Enter to purchase tickets for the closing ceremony