Céline Dion in concert in Paris: is there an opening act on the bill?

Undoubtedly the musical event of this autumn—and perhaps of 2026 as a whole! After several years away from the stage, Céline Dion is gearing up to return to live performance. And it is Paris that the Quebec star has chosen for these welcome reunions with her audience. From September 12 to October 17, 2026, Céline Dion will set up shop at the arena de Paris La Défense for a 16-show residency. In response to phenomenal demand, extra concerts have been added in 2027, from May 8 to 29.

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Céline Dion will take the stage again this autumn with a 16-show run at Paris La Défense Arena from September 12 to October 14, 2026. Facing overwhelming demand, ten extra performances are announced for May 2027! Here's everything you need to know about the Quebec megastar's residency in Paris. [Read more]

For now, questions abound about Céline Dion's Paris residency, including what the concerts will look like. What kind of stage design will be presented for the occasion? Interviewed by BFMTV as she arrived in the capital on August 28, the singer declined to say more. I can’t say, it’s a big secret, she told BFMTV.

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But other questions linger: will guests drop in to join the singer? Is there a support act on the lineup? On that note, our colleagues at the Parisien report that there won’t be an opening act. The daily adds that Céline Dion is expected to take the stage fairly early, around 8:00 PM. To avoid missing the show’s start, you definitely shouldn’t arrive late.

According to Le Parisien, the stage design for Céline Dion's upcoming Paris shows will be by Willo Perron. A Montreal native, he has notably orchestrated Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour and Rihanna's halftime performance at the 2023 Super Bowl.