As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games draw to a close, spectators around the world can look back on two weeks filled with intense competition and memorable moments. Over 10,000 athletes from 206 countries have competed across 32 different sports, creating a global spectacle. For Australia, these Games have been particularly historic, with the nation’s athletes achieving their highest-ever gold medal count.
The Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony picked up where the Opening Ceremony left off and brought together the world with an artistic spectacle.
Scroll down to see the most iconic moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony.
The flame starts its final journey
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
To kick off the Closing Ceremony, French singer Zaho de Sagazan and the choir of the Haendel-Hendrix Academy sing iconic Sous le Ciel de Paris (Under the Paris sky) in the Jardin des Tuileries around the cauldron.
French Olympic champion Leon Marchand carries the Olympic flame to the Stade de France.
Flags on display
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
The flagbearers enter the State de France during the Closing Ceremony to start the festivities.
Team Australia have arrived
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
The lively music sets the soundtrack for the athletes arrival into Stade de France, and Team Australia are lapping up every minute of it.
Final medal ceremony of the Games
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Gold medallist Sifan Hassan of Team Netherlands celebrates on the podium before being presented with her medal by Thomas Bach, President of International Olympic Committee, during the Women’s Marathon Medal ceremony during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France.
New IOC Athlete’s Commission members welcomed
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
German gymnast Kim Bui and Australian canoeist Jessica Fox are among the four newly-elected IOC Athlete’s Commission members honoured during the celebration of the volunteers.
The artistic element of the closing ceremony begins
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Like the Opening Ceremony, the Closing Ceremony has an story that will be told through performance, music and dance.
Channel 9’s Eddie McGuire described it as:
“So, night has fallen and the Stade de France is transformed into a monumental theatre. We are transported to another space and time in a world that is dark, deserted and mysterious. And emerging from the sky the golden Voyager lands before our eyes into a spectacular landscape. Enhanced by lighting effects, enhanced by an epic score, characteristic of Thomas Jolly’s artistic universe, we are following in the footsteps of this voyager as he takes us on a dream- like quest to the very foundations of humanity.”
In this photo, The Horsewoman, which you may remember from the Opening Ceremony, prepares to pass the national flag of Greece to The Golden Voyager as a light show takes place.
The rings are assembled
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
The performance led to the creation of the Olympic Rings, which ascended above the Stade de France.
Phoenix & the athletes take the stage
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
French rock band Phoenix kick off the live music performance portion of the Closing Ceremony and are joined by Olympic athlete stage-crashers.
Throughout their performance they were joined by other musicians like French band Air and Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend.
Official speeches with an Aussie touch
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, makes a speech alongside Thomas Bach, President of International Olympic Committee during the Closing Ceremony. They were joined on stage by an athlete representative from each continent, with Australia’s most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon representing Oceania.
Welcome to Los Angeles
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Thomas Bach, President of International Olympic Committee and Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, pass the Olympic Flag on to Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise dives into the stadium
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Repelling in from the roof of the stadium, American Actor and Film Producer Tom Cruise rides on a Motorbike with the IOC Flag during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France.
LA28 has arrived
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
On Long Beach, California we got a taste of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics with live performances from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg.
The flag is passed onto the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Members of the French Paralympic team wave their nation’s flag during the Closing Ceremony.
Fin
Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony comes to an end with French Singer-Songwriter Yseult performing My Way to a backdrop of fireworks.
Read on for everything you need to know…
What time is the Closing Ceremony for Paris 2024?
The Closing Ceremony for this year’s Olympics will kick off on Sunday August 11th at 8pm in Paris, local time. For Australians, that means it will start on Monday August 12th at 4:00am AEST/3:30am ACST/2:00am AWST.
Where can I watch the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony in Australia?
Channel Nine and 9Now will broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony live. There will also be a replay at a much more acceptable hour – stayed tuned for the exact time – on August 12th.
Who are the flag bearers for Australia?
It’s one of the greatest honours in sport, being a flag bearer at the Olympics, and the Australian flag bearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony are swimming champion Kaylee McKeown and sailor Matt Wearn. Both gold medal winners in these Games, they will carry the flag for the Australian team.
What can we expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony?
Unlike the opening ceremony on the River Seine, the closing ceremony will be hosted at the Stade de France. The ceremony will follow Olympic tradition, featuring a parade of athletes, the awarding of final medals, and a special acknowledgment of the volunteers who contributed to the Games’ success.
The closing ceremony promises a mix of live and recorded entertainment. Notable performances are expected from Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with segments filmed in Los Angeles. Rumours also suggest that Tom Cruise might make a guest appearance, following reports of his involvement in filming stunts for the event.
The ceremony will also include a unique performance titled Record, featuring over 100 performers including acrobats, dancers, and circus artists. While details on other musical acts remain under wraps, the organisers have hinted at appearances by globally renowned artists, ensuring a spectacular conclusion to the Games.
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