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