Phoenix Perform With Air, Ezra Koenig, More at the Olympics Closing Ceremony

 “We are infinitely happy to have had the chance to celebrate with all the athletes and the entire world at the Closing of the Olympic Games in our beloved city of Paris,” Phoenix said in a statement following their performance. “It was a wonderful moment to have been invited to take the stage with our friends from France and around the world, honoring the French spirit and remaining true to our motto: Liberté, Égalité, Phoenix! We are thrilled to both pass the baton to the Paralympics athletes and to Los Angeles for the forthcoming 2028 games.”

The closing ceremony will also feature performances by Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Snoop Dogg, who will help usher in the handover to LA28, when the summer Olympics head to L.A. from June 14 to July 30 in 2028.

The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony featured a performance by Lady Gaga, Gojira going viral, and Celine Dion’s long-awaited return to the stage.