Simple Minds perform at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony, Hydro arena, Glasgow; handover to 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony: Date, time, performers, location, how to watch live

Find out everything you need to know ahead of the closing of the 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Hydro arena in Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday (2 August).

Eleven days of sporting action comes to a close at the 2026 Commonwealth Games courtesy of the closing ceremony at the iconic Hydro arena in Glasgow on Sunday 2 August.

A celebration of athlete performances first and foremost, the event also serves as a thank you to the many volunteers and showcases the hosts for a final time featuring performances by community groups and cultural organisations.

The ceremony will also see the official handover to the 24th edition of the Commonwealth Games , at Amdavad 2030 .

“The Closing Ceremony is all about connection. It’s going to be emotional,” said Louisa Mahon, Chief Marketing and Ceremonies Officer at Glasgow 2026.

“It’s the moment that we celebrate and say thank you to athletes from across the Commonwealth and to the people of Glasgow who got behind the Games. It’s a time for reflection, but it’s also a huge afters – a time to party, in a way that only Glasgow does.”

As Scotland’s World Cup fans sang earlier this summer, “No Scotland, no party.”

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Who is performing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony?

The event will be headlined by Scottish rock band Simple Minds , famed for tracks such as ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘Waterfront’, ‘Promised You a Miracle’, and ‘Belfast Child’.

BEMZ, Cammy Barnes and Sandi Thom will also perform, while Australian singer Delta Goodrem will be making her third appearance at a Commonwealth Games ceremony.

The former Neighbours actress appeared at Melbourne 2006 and Gold Coast 2018 opening ceremonies.

The 2030 hosts, the Indian city of Amdavad (formerly Ahmedabad), will showcase performances by Indian artists Shankar Mahadevan and Rashmika Mandanna.

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The Closing Ceremony will give Glasgow 2026 organisers one last chance to show off the city. In 2022, Birmingham chose to set part of their closing ceremony to Peaky Blinders, the TV series.

What time does the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony begin?

The ceremony starts at 21:00 local time (BST) on Sunday (2 August).

What is the capacity of the Hydro for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony?

The Hydro in Glasgow holds up to 13,000 fans.

Which TV channel is the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on?

You can catch all the live action from the Commonwealth Games on the following TV networks, streaming platforms or radio channels in the respective countries:

United Kingdom: TNT Sports plus highlights on 5

To check the TV guide for your country, head to the Commonwealth Games’ official website .

23 July - 2 August

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