Céline Dion announced her return to live performances after six years on Monday, March 30. The five-time Grammy winner confirmed plans to perform ten shows at Paris’ La Défense Arena, kicking off September 12 and wrapping October 14. Tickets for the concerts go on sale April 10, following a fan presale on April 7.
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Céline Dion announced her return to live performances after six years. The five-time Grammy winner will perform ten shows at Paris’ La Défense Arena from September 12 to October 14, with tickets going on sale April 10. This follows a period of health struggles due to stiff-person syndrome (SPS), which she was diagnosed with in December 2022.
- Céline Dion will perform ten shows at Paris’ La Défense Arena starting September 12
- Tickets for the concerts go on sale April 10, following a fan presale on April 7
- Dion announced her return to live performances after six years due to stiff-person syndrome (SPS)
- The singer has been working with a medical team and undergoing therapy to manage her condition
- Dion made an emotional comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics, singing Edith Piaf's classic Hymne à l'Amour from the Eiffel Tower
Dion made the announcement in emotional videos, one in English and the other in French, shared on her social media pages Monday. “Over these last few years, every day that’s gone by, I’ve felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love,” she said. “You’ve helped me in ways I can’t even describe and I’m truly so fortunate to have your support.”
Dion hasn't performed a full-fledged concert since March 2020 when her Courage Tour was cut short amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2022, she confirmed she’d been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), an incurable neurological disorder that significantly impacted her ability to perform live.
Since then, Dion has maintained a low public profile but made surprise appearances at the 2024 Grammy Awards and during the Summer Olympics in Paris. She also chronicled her health journey in an Emmy-nominated documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion.” In recent months, she began hinting at a comeback with quirky videos on social media.
Dion will perform twice a week—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—from September 12 to October 14. Fans can register for presale tickets until April 2, and general ticket sales will go on sale April 10. The announcement comes after speculation by fans in Paris who spotted posters around the city referencing Dion’s songs.
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