Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 Closing Ceremony: Full lineup, tickets and how to watch on TV for free - Simple Minds to headline
The show ill bring the curtain down on 11 days of sporting excellence.
We’re now nearly at the end of this year’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Team Scotland poised to finish fourth in the medal table.
It’s the same spot the home nation took last time the city held the event in 2014 - when many many hailed it as the best Games ever.
This year it was scaled back somewhat after Glasgow stepped in at the last minute when Victoria in Australia abandoned plans to host due to spiraling costs.
But there has still been plenty to enjoy, with around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing across 10 different sports, from boxing to swimming.
Read more: Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Full 10 day schedule announced - here's what to watch and when
It all started with an Opening Ceremony that saw the King and Queen arrive in Doctor Who’s Tardis accompanied by cycling great Sit Chris Hoy and comedian Greg McHugh.
And it will finish back at the Hydro with the Closing Ceremony.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
When is the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
The Closing Ceremony takes place on Sunday, August 2, and will start at 9pm.
Can I still get tickets for the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
Tickets sre still available to buy here, with prices starting at £38.
Can I watch the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games on television?
The Closing Ceremony will be broadcast for free on BBC Alba. It will also be on TNT Sports.
Who is appearing at the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
The acts who have been confirmed to appear at the ceremony are as follows:
- Simple Minds
- Cammy Barnes
- BEMZ
- Sandi Thom
- Elephant Sessions
- Delta Goodrem
- Diversity
- Shereen Cutkelvin
- George Bowie
What can you expect to see at the losing Ceremony of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
While the details of the ceremony are a closely guarded secret, the musical acts will be performing “odes to Scotland at special moments in their own distinctive style”.
India will then be receiving the Commonwealth Games flag from Scotland, formally handing over hosting duties for the centenary edition of the multi-sport event to Ahmedabad in four years time.
The handover segment will last about 20 minutes and feature leading Indian performers including singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, actress Manushi Chhillar, singer Bhoomi Trivedi and musicians Siddharth and Shivam Mahadevan.
It will comprise three acts, the first commemorating 150 years of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, followed by a collaboration between sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and bagpiper Ross Ainslie, and closing with a musical tribute to the Indian host city,
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