It's an announcement the legions of Céline Dion fans have been eagerly waiting for. The Canadian icon has just made it official on her social channels: a major return to the stage with a Paris residency. In a video message posted on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9 p.m., Céline Dion confirms a run of shows at Paris La Défense Arena this fall in 2026. "I'm really doing 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 says in the clip.
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.
You can imagine the crowds: fans will be eager to catch one or more of Céline Dion's shows at Paris La Défense Arena. So you’ll need to act quickly and absolutely not miss the ticket sales opening.
The artist's pre-sale is set for Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. But beware: access requires registering on the official Céline Dion site before April 2 at 7:00 p.m. Note that an AXS account is required for registration. A draw will then determine who can participate in this pre-sale. Alternatively, the Paris La Défense Arena pre-sale opens on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m., but you’ll also want to register there to have a chance to access it. The general sale, open to everyone, is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
As for ticket prices, the exact breakdown for the different seating categories isn’t known yet, but we’ll pass along the details as soon as they’re announced.
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 several years out of the spotlight, Céline Dion is finally gearing up for a dramatic return to the stage. The Quebec superstar will headline a highly anticipated residency in Paris. To experience this live moment in all its glory, catch the run from September 12 to October 14, 2026 at Paris La Défense Arena!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 12, 2026 to October 14, 2026
Location
Paris La Défense Arena
99 Jardin de l'Arche
92000 Nanterre
Official website
paris.celinedion.com
