Céline Dion in concert in Paris: the setlist from her first show on September 12, 2026

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 12, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.
It was a return long in the making. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Céline Dion delivered the opening night of her major Paris residency, a run set to extend through October 17, 2026, before resuming in spring 2027. But which songs from the Quebec icon rang out at Paris La Défense Arena for the first of her 26 concerts? Discover the setlist from Céline Dion’s September 12 show at the La Défense arena.

Fans of Céline Dion are on cloud nine! After six years away from the stage, the Canadian icon is making a dramatic comeback. And she’s chosen Paris to base her return for several weeks. Kicking off on September 12, the singer will perform 15 more times at the arena de La Défense, right through October 17, 2026. Céline Dion will then return in spring 2027 for 10 more shows there.

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After several years away from the spotlight, Céline Dion’s fans finally got to see the Canadian superstar in Paris during a first run of 16 concerts that wrapped up on October 17. All eyes are now on 2027. Here is, in detail, every date for the second leg of Céline Dion’s Paris residency! [Read more]

This Saturday, September 12, 2026 marked the opening night of this major residency. For about 2h25, Céline Dion whipped through hit after hit, to a crowd that was unusually eager to see her live again. For the occasion, Céline Dion leaned into a predominantly French set, with tracks like “Pour que tu m’aimes encore,” “On ne change pas,” or “J'irai où tu iras” and “Un garçon pas comme les autres,” plus “Dansons” and “S'il suffisait d'aimer.” Dion also highlighted a handful of English-language numbers, including the unforgettable “My Heart Will Go On.”

Heads up: if you’re planning to catch Céline Dion’s upcoming shows and you’d rather keep the moment of discovery a surprise, then you might want to skip ahead. For the curious, here’s a look at the tracks performed by Céline Dion on September 12 at Paris La Défense Arena. Note, however, that the artist may have more surprises in store and could alter her setlist from night to night.

Céline Dion in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: the setlist from her September 12, 2026 show

  • We don't change
  • Destiny
  • Because You Loved Me
  • One More Night
  • The Last Shall Be First
  • All the Gold of Men
  • The Power of Love
  • My Heart Will Go On
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • The Chase
  • I Will Go Where You Go
  • Don't Move
  • In Another World
  • I Feel Love / I'm Alive / That's the Way It Is / Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
  • Let's Dance
  • A Boy Unlike Any Other
  • Courage
  • Love Can Move Mountains
  • The Prayer
  • It's All Coming Back to Me Now
  • I Will Sing
  • And Will I Go Far Away?
  • All By Myself
  • So That You'll Love Me Again
  • If Only Love Were Enough

 

Practical information

Location

99 Jardin de l'Arche
92000 Nanterre

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Official website
www.celinedion.com

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