West Midlands artists UB40, Jorja Smith and Dexys Midnight Runners will bring the games to a close.
There will be a sequence from the theatre show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
They will perform at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham later to mark the end of the 11-day sporting event. Birmingham 2022 Chief Creative Officer Martin Green said it would "celebrate the vibrant energy and cultural heritage of this incredible city". Other artists include: Apache Indian, Laura Mvula, Goldie, Jacob Banks, Jaykae, Ash, Mahalia, Musical Youth, Neelam Gill, Panjabi MC, Raza Hussain, Talulah-Eve and The Selecter.The Birmingham 2022 Closing Ceremony will take place at the Alexander Stadium
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