Manchester City and Inter Milan are set to battle it out for European glory in the highly anticipated 2023 Champions League final on June 7. As the two football giants prepare for the showdown, fans can also look forward to an exciting opening ceremony featuring notable musical performances.
Introduced in 2016, the UEFA Champions League final’s opening ceremony has become a tradition, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the event. This year, the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi will showcase two talented performers.
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Headlining the opening ceremony is Grammy-nominated Brazilian singer Anitta, who is renowned for her energetic and captivating performances.
Joining her on the stage is the multi-platinum selling and Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Burna Boy. Expressing his enthusiasm, Burna Boy shared, “As a huge football fan myself, I know it doesn’t get any bigger than the UEFA Champions League! That’s why I’m so excited to be performing on the Pepsi stage at this year’s final.”
Over the years, the Champions League finals have witnessed remarkable musical acts. Alicia Keys became the first artist to perform at a final in 2016, followed by the memorable performance of Dua Lipa and Sean Paul in 2018, where they got the English fans singing along to their hit song ‘One Kiss’ before the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool match.
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Here is a list of performers who have graced the Champions League finals since 2016:
- 2023, Istanbul, Turkey: Anitta, Burna Boy
- 2022, Paris, France: Camila Cabello
- 2021, Porto, Portugal: Marshmello, Selena Gomez, Khalid
- 2020, Lisbon, Portugal: None (due to COVID-19 pandemic)
- 2019, Madrid, Spain: Imagine Dragons
- 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine: Dua Lipa, Sean Paul
- 2017, Cardiff, Wales: Black Eyed Peas
- 2016, Milan, Italy: Alicia Keys
As the anticipation builds for the Manchester City vs. Inter Milan clash on the pitch, the opening ceremony will undoubtedly set the stage for an unforgettable Champions League final experience.
