Closing Ceremony Rio 2016 Performers: Known Celebrities, Musical Acts and More

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games will come to a climactic close on Sunday evening, where cream of the sporting crop will once again descend upon the Maracana Stadium for the end of this year's Summer Games.

As well as hundreds of participating athletes, a raft of big-name celebrities will also be on hand in Rio de Janeiro, as well as a host of musical performers set to take centre stage.

The Olympic torch will also be passed over to Japan as we soon begin preparation for the 2020 Games in Tokyo, too, with Rio de Janeiro having fulfilled its role as a willing hub for the 2016 edition.

Read on for a preview of Sunday's closing ceremony, complete with a list of known acts and celebrities in attendance for the Rio 2016 finale.

Date: Sunday, August 21

Time: 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. local time/12 a.m. BST (Monday, Aug. 22)

Venue: Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro

TV Info: NBC (U.S.), BBC One (UK)

Preview

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Aside from the obvious sporting spectacle on display at each and every Olympics, the opening and closing ceremonies also bring a sense of prestige and anticipation regarding who will light up the stage.

The Olympic Channel recently confirmed one of their major headliners for Sunday's closing ceremony, too, with the news that DJ and producer Kygo would be a part of the celebrations:

The Norwegian, best known for his dance-music chart-topper "Firestone," also took to his official Twitter account to announce his excitement at the prospect of performing at the Maracana:

Rio de Janeiro carnival designer Rosa Magalhaes will serve as creative director for the closing ceremony, which is certain to follow the summer blockbuster opening ceremony as a fine illustration of Brazil's culture and heritage.

One of those native celebrities hoping to make the closing ceremony is former Brazil striker Pele, who took to Twitter earlier in August and expressed his hopes of being in attendance:

The Brazili icon was absent from the opening ceremony due to poor health, but his presence alone could have a morale-boosting effect on the festivities, such is his influence in his native land.

The official Rio 2016 website outlined the closing ceremony as an opportunity to celebrate the excitement of the Olympics, as well as "that special feeling of looking back at the Games’ best moments."

Much of the closing ceremony will remain wrapped in mystery until the night of the event, with many more surprises and big faces sure to be revealed at the Maracana on Sunday.