Ricky Martin to headline T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony in Ahmedabad

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will close with a star-studded ceremony in Ahmedabad, headlined by international icon Ricky Martin and supported by Indian favorites Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh. The entertainment spectacle will run ahead of the championship clash between India and New Zealand, blending global pop with regional musical traditions.

The Narendra Modi Stadium — the world’s largest cricket venue — will host the event on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Stadium gates open at 3:30 PM IST, with closing ceremony performances beginning at 5:30 PM IST. The final toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, and the match will start at 7:00 PM IST. The ceremony serves as the official curtain-raiser before the final.

Falguni Pathak will open the show, bringing Gujarati folk-pop energy and garba vibes to the arena. Her performance will feature around 50 Bollywood dancers and elaborate choreography designed to transform the stadium into a festival space. Punjabi pop legend Sukhbir Singh, often called the Prince of Bhangra, will follow with a high-energy set accompanied by a large group of dancers and the traditional dhol beat.

Ricky Martin is set to close the night with a global pop finale, aiming to fuse international hits with local charisma and celebrate cricket’s global appeal. The lineup emphasizes a cross-cultural vibe, pairing international star power with regional flair to create a memorable curtain-raiser for the final.

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