The use of GOJIRA in the Opening Ceremony made sense given that the group hail from France, the host country of the 2024 Olympics, and are widely regarded as France's biggest metal band. Likewise, there's a pretty solid reason for RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS to be part of closing the ceremony, as the finish begins the transition to the next Olympics, which will take place in 2028 in Los Angeles, where the CHILI PEPPERS are one of the American city's most well known bands.

 

In addition to the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, pop star Billie Eilish and iconic rapper Snoop Dogg, who has also served as a correspondent for NBC and been virtually everywhere at the Olympic Games in France, were initially revealed as performers for the Closing Ceremony in a report from Variety.

 

All three artists are expected to appear from Los Angeles in a mix of pre-taped and live performances. In addition, actor Tom Cruise is expected to take part in some motorcycle stunts before a pre-recorded package shows him parachuting down to Los Angeles' historic Hollywood sign.

 

At the end of the ceremony, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass will accept the Olympic torch as the flame prepares its journey back to the U.S. for the 2028 ceremony. The next Summer Olympics will run July 14-30, 2028.