[Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Song [2026]

LisztomaniaPhoenix

Phoenix at the #Paris2024 Closing Ceremony 🎤 | Music Monday

Lisztomania by Phoenix, the rock band that represents France.

Their performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics is still fresh in our minds! Opening their 2009 album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, this track is featured on the acclaimed record that won the 52nd Grammy Awards.

The title comes from a term meaning the fervent popularity surrounding a classical musician.

Its glistening synthesizers and driving beat make your heart dance! It’s a widely beloved song, even used in the trailer for the film Valentine’s Day.

It’s a perfect, uplifting number to get you hyped before watching sports or to accompany a drive.

Chariots of FireVangelis

Mr. Bean Live Performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games

The theme from the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Composed by the Greek maestro Vangelis, this piece is something almost everyone has heard at least once, often in television highlight reels.

Written specifically for the film about young men striving for the 1924 Paris Olympics, its majestic synthesizer melody is deeply moving.

Many will also remember Rowan Atkinson’s parody performance at the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony in July, which brought the house down.

Its pulsing rhythm and beautiful tune are perfect for boosting concentration or listening to before a crucial moment.

It’s an eternal anthem that’s indispensable to the festival of sport.

Spice Up Your LifeSpice Girls

Spice Girls Reunion at London 2012 Olympics | Music Monday

Many of you probably went wild seeing the five of them arrive in London taxis at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

“Spice Up Your Life” is a classic by the Spice Girls, the iconic British girl group, memorable for its Latin-flavored samba rhythm.

It overflows with positive energy and has an exhilarating vibe that makes your body move without thinking.

Released on the 1997 album Spiceworld and featured in the film Spice World, it’s known as a work that symbolizes the group’s unstoppable momentum.

Their performance at the closing ceremony was a legendary moment in the history of British pop.

It’s perfect for when you want to boost your mood or get everyone hyped.

Give it a listen!

The FlameTina Arena

Tina Arena – The Flame | Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Tina Arena is one of Australia’s leading divas.

A powerhouse who’s been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, she drew worldwide attention with The Flame, performed at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics in September 2000.

Composed by John Foreman, the piece is characterized by its majestic orchestral pop sound, perfectly suited to the theme of the Olympic flame.

Her vocals, which crowned the ceremony’s climax, combined strength and elegance, captivating not only the stadium audience but countless viewers as well.

This historic track is also included on the album The Games of the XXVII Olympiad 2000: Music from the Opening Ceremony, so if you’d like to relive the excitement of that time, be sure to check it out.

Theme For VelodromeThe Chemical Brothers

Chemical Brothers – Theme For Velodrome (Extended)

This piece was created as the official theme song for the Velodrome, the cycling track venue at the 2012 London Olympics.

It was produced by The Chemical Brothers, a group emblematic of the UK electronic scene.

The project came to be because member Tom Rowlands is a cycling enthusiast, and the track’s beat brilliantly captures the unique sense of speed and tension of the sport.

Like a race that grows more frenzied with each lap, the progression that quickens the listener’s pulse is irresistible! Released in 2012, it’s marked by the duo’s signature addictive electronic sounds.

It’s a classic that’s sure to deliver a powerful burst of energy when you’re pushing your limits in daily training or need to sharpen your focus at a crucial moment.