Céline Dion at Paris La Défense Arena: six more shows in 2026

It was an announcement that the huge crowd of Céline Dion fans had been eagerly waiting for. On March 30, the Canadian superstar confirmed on her social channels that she would return to the stage with a Paris residency. In a video message, Céline Dion announced a run of concerts at Paris La Défense Arena in autumn 2026. "I’m really well, I feel strong, I’m singing a lot, I’m even dancing a bit. But there’s something I have to tell you," the singer said in the message.

A 16-show run at Paris La Défense Arena kicking off September 12, 2026

In detail, Céline Dion's residency at Paris La Défense Arena will kick off on September 12, 2026. The Québécois superstar will then perform nine more shows, with a cadence of two performances per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. So mark your calendars for September 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 and 30, followed by October 3, 7, 10 and 14, 2026.

In response to overwhelming demand, AEG Presents France has announced six extra shows: on Friday, September 18 and 25, then Friday October 2, 9 and 16, followed by Saturday October 17, 2026.

Presales and the launch of ticket sales

As you might expect, fans are eager to snap up tickets to one or more of Céline Dion's shows at Paris La Défense Arena. So they’ll have to move quickly and not miss the ticket sale opening.

The artist's presale has been open since this Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00. But beware: access required signing up on the Céline Dion official website before April 2 at 19:00. Following a raffle, the lucky ones were notified by email this Monday. Otherwise, the Paris La Défense Arena presale opens on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00, but you also had to register to have a chance. The general sale, open to everyone, is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00.

Regarding Céline Dion's six new dates, AEG Presents France asks those who pre-registered for the presale to keep an eye on their email inbox to access the ticketing.

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• Artist presale: opens Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00; sign-ups on the Céline Dion site are closed.
• Paris La Défense Arena presale: opens Thursday, April 9 at 10:00; sign-ups on the Paris La Défense Arena site are closed.
• General sale: opens Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00.

According to Le Parisien and RTL, the prix des billets range from 89.50 euros to 298.50 euros.

Céline Dion at Paris La Défense Arena: ticket prices and when tickets go on sale
While some fans were lucky enough to receive an email this Monday granting access to Céline Dion’s pre-sale, many are wondering about ticket prices. How much does it cost to see the Quebec star live, whether from the upper levels or the floor seats? According to Le Parisien and RTL, prices are reported to range from €89.50 to €298.50. [Read more]

It bears reminding that many fans had begun to dream again of a potential return from Céline Dion after her rendition of “L’Hymne à l’Amour,” performed from the Eiffel Tower’s first level during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony. And since March 23, rumors about a possible onstage comeback by the Canadian superstar were in full swing.billboards had crowded the streets of the capital. All of them referenced the Québécois icon’s hits, such as “Pour que tu m’aimes encore,” “My Heart Will Go On,” and “Power of Love.” For her part, Céline Dion had posted on her social networks old photos of herself in Paris, with the enigmatic caption: “I don’t know how to say it.”

The daily La Presse and Le Parisien were then outlining a run of concerts at Paris La Défense Arena. A venue that Céline Dion was set to take on in 2020. The singer of “I’m Alive” and “Pour que tu m’aimes encore” planned six major shows there in June and July 2020. But the artist had no choice but to postpone and ultimately cancel her Courage tour due to Covid, followed by her health troubles. It was in autumn 2022 that Céline Dion was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, stiff-person syndrome, which has kept her from returning to the stage.

After a number of years away from the stage, Céline Dion is finally gearing up for a grand return to live performance! And it’s in Paris that the Canadian superstar will mount this eagerly awaited residency. To experience this extraordinary musical moment in person, head to Paris La Défense Arena from September 12 to October 17, 2026!