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After years of enforced absence from the stage, Céline Dion announces her comeback.
The Canadian singer, world-famous for hits such as My Heart Will Go On, will return to perform live in Paris with a series of ten concerts scheduled between September 12 and October 14, 2026 at the Paris La Défense Arena, one of the capital's largest venues, with a capacity of up to 40,000.
The news comes just a few days before the artist's 58th birthday, announced in a moving video posted on her social media networks in English and French. Céline Dion, who in recent years has had to contend with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms, explained that she finally felt ready: "I feel good, strong, moved and grateful to all of you," she confided, promising her fans memorable shows. The illness had made her return to the stage very uncertain, but today the singer seems ready to shine in the spotlight once again.
The French capital celebrated the announcement: a light show on the Eiffel Tower, accompanied by music from her greatest hits, lit up the city. Billboards, which had appeared days before the light show, featured the titles of Dion's best-known songs, such as Power of Love and Pour que tu m'aimes encore, hinting that something was in the making and raising the anticipation and curiosity of both Parisians and fans across the world.
The "Celine Dion Paris 2026" residency promises to be an extraordinary event. Under the artistic direction of multi-award-winning show designer Willo Perron, these concerts will offer an immersive experience, blending the ballads that have marked her career with a spectacular stage production. Dion will perform songs in both French and English, offering a vibrant tribute to her fans and the hits that have made her a global icon. To purchase tickets, it will be necessary to register on the artist's official website before April 2, while pre-sales will begin on April 7.
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