[Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Song [2026]
The Olympics, the world’s largest sporting event, has the power to move people’s hearts in any era.
We’re deeply stirred by the sight of athletes who have trained their minds and bodies with incredible discipline for this very day, giving their all on the stage of the present—and their efforts give courage even to those of us who are only watching.
What elevates those emotions even further is the presence of a great theme song.
In this article, we’ve selected renowned international tracks, focusing on official Olympic theme songs while also including commercial tunes from Olympic sponsors and other related songs.
Regardless of genre, we’ll bring you a variety of classics and fan favorites—enjoy!
Playlist
| [Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Song [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Drop It Like It’s Hot (ft. Pharrell Williams)Snoop Dogg |  play_arrow | Snoop Dogg’s classic ignites excitement at the Olympics |
| 2 | Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)GOJIRA |  play_arrow | Metal opera performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony |
| 3 | Birds of a FeatherBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s love classic |
| 4 | NightcallKavinsky |  play_arrow | Captivating the world with retro music |
| 5 | LisztomaniaPhoenix |  play_arrow | Phoenix's classic song, full of passion and a sense of speed |
| 6 | Chariots of FireVangelis |  play_arrow | The famous theme song of Olympic films, a moving melody |
| 7 | Harder Than You ThinkPublic Enemy |  play_arrow | A classic by Public Enemy moves people to tears |
| 8 | One Moment In TimeWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Olympic theme songs, masterpieces |
| 9 | Spice Up Your LifeSpice Girls |  play_arrow | The Spice Girls’ electrifying anthem |
| 10 | The FlameTina Arena |  play_arrow | The moving song “The Flame” at the Sydney Olympics |
| 11 | Heroes Live ForeverVanessa Amorosi |  play_arrow | The moving Olympic theme song of the Sydney Olympics |
| 12 | One Day Like ThisElbow |  play_arrow | A famous song that moved audiences at the Olympic closing ceremony |
| 13 | Remember ThisJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | A rousing pop anthem sets hearts ablaze |
| 14 | Anywhere in the WorldMark Ronson, Katy B |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the London Olympic Campaign Song |
| 15 | Theme For VelodromeThe Chemical Brothers |  play_arrow | Olympic cycling theme song |
| 16 | Caliban’s DreamUnderworld |  play_arrow | The moving song from the London Olympics opening ceremony |
| 17 | Hello World (Song of the Olympics™)Gwen Stefani, Anderson .Paak |  play_arrow | The official theme song of the Paris Olympics, to the world |
| 18 | Hymne à l’amourCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Céline Dion, moving after overcoming illness |
| 19 | Mon Truc en PlumesLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Paris Olympics opening ceremony features lively French music |
| 20 | Winter GamesDavid Foster |  play_arrow | A masterpiece theme song of the Winter Olympics |
| 21 | Hall of Fame ft. will.i.amThe Script |  play_arrow | The moving song from the Omega commercial and its background |
| 22 | LightsEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | The appeal of choruses and arrangements in music |
| 23 | VAClaudio Baglioni |  play_arrow | Theme song of the Turin Winter Olympics, Toward Victory |
| 24 | BarcelonaFreddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Barcelona Olympics is tragic. |
| 25 | Not Gonna Get Ust.A.T.u. |  play_arrow | The duo t.A.T.u.’s performance at the Sochi Olympic opening ceremony |
| 26 | Heal The WorldMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A timeless song of love and hope that changes the world, embracing the heart |
| 27 | The Power Of The DreamCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Here is my suggestion: It’s a masterpiece that inspires the power to believe in dreams. |
| 28 | Hand in HandKoreana |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the Seoul Olympics |
| 29 | You and MeLiu Huan and Sarah Brightman |  play_arrow | Olympic theme song, a singing voice that connects the world |
| 30 | ReachGloria Estefan |  play_arrow | The story of the Atlanta Olympics theme song “Reach” |
| 31 | Fire in your heartSissel |  play_arrow | Olympic theme, a cheer song of love and bonds |
| 32 | BBC LONDON CALLING Promo Movie |  play_arrow | A song that hypes up the Olympic song |
| 33 | WunderkindAlanis Morissette |  play_arrow | The grand and quiet allure of Olympic music |
| 34 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii’s famous song from the Mizuho commercial |
| 35 | A Chance for HeavenChristopher Cross |  play_arrow | 80s AOR, Cross's Olympic theme song |
| 36 | The Champion ft. LudacrisCarrie Underwood |  play_arrow | Olympic theme song: collaboration between Carrie and a rapper |
| 37 | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | The Dream Embedded in the Olympic Cheer Song “HERO” |
| 38 | SURVIVALMuse |  play_arrow | Olympic theme song, Belief in Victory |
| 39 | Who KnowsAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril appears at the Olympic closing ceremony |
| 40 | RiseKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Olympic cheering song, the courage to not be defeated by adversity |
| 41 | Alma e CoraçãoThiaguinho,Projota |  play_arrow | Rio Olympics theme song, the soul of samba |
| 42 | March from The NutcrackerPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | Doll Ballet March, expressing dreams with bright tones |
| 43 | Georgia on My MindGladys Knight |  play_arrow | Gladys Knight’s famous song at the Atlanta Olympics |
| 44 | Light the Fire WithinLeAnn Rimes |  play_arrow | 2002 Olympic theme song, moving |
| 45 | One DreamSarah McLachlan |  play_arrow | Olympic cheer song, a moving piece that encourages challenge |
| 46 | HeroesDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | Bowie’s “Heroes” plays in a Toyota commercial |
| 47 | OceaniaBjörk |  play_arrow | Song of Peace at the Olympic Opening Ceremony |
| 48 | AffirmationSavage Garden |  play_arrow | The famous song performed at the Sydney Olympics |
| 49 | Play BallAC/DC |  play_arrow | The rousing classic by AC/DC that played at the Beijing Olympics |
| 50 | Because We BelieveAndrea Bocelli |  play_arrow | The gentle singing voice of Bocelli, the blind tenor |
| 51 | Amigos Para SiempreJose Carreras and Sarah Brightman |  play_arrow | A moving duet sung by Sarah and Jose |
| 52 | Burn It to the GroundNickelback |  play_arrow | Canadian rock band belts it out at the Olympics! |
| 53 | I BelieveNikki Yanofsky |  play_arrow | An inspiring cheer song of the Canadian Winter Olympics |
| 54 | 100%Mariah Carey |  play_arrow | Introduction to Mariah Carey's Olympic song |
| 55 | SomedayFlipsyde |  play_arrow | An impressive Olympic broadcast theme song |
| 56 | Just A Dream AwayJohn Denver |  play_arrow | The moving 1984 Los Angeles Olympics |
| 57 | Menina PretinhaMc Soffia |  play_arrow | A talented rapper who competed in the Olympics at 12 |
| 58 | ChampionsO.A.R. and B.o.B |  play_arrow | Melodies of rap songs and characteristics of commercial music |
| 59 | HEY JUDEPaul McCartney |  play_arrow | A moving Beatles classic of love and hope |
| 60 | Time to ShineLuo Tianyi |  play_arrow | The Beijing Olympics theme song sung by Luo Tianyi |
| 61 | Velocidade do EletroGang do Eletro |  play_arrow | Brazilian music group, tecnobrega |
| 62 | Beautiful DayU2 |  play_arrow | A song about facing forward and believing in hope, Beautiful Day |
| 63 | Bang The DrumNelly Furtado and Bryan Adams |  play_arrow | An emotional love song representing Canada |
| 64 | The FighterGym Class Heroes |  play_arrow | Melody-conscious song development |