Exceptional event in Paris this autumn and then next spring! After six years away, Céline Dion signs her grand return to the stage with a 26-date residency in the largest indoor venue in Europe. Fans of the Canadian superstar will thus have the pleasure of seeing their favorite artist from September 12 to October 17, 2026 and then from May 8 to 29, 2027.
The singer will seize the moment to perform many of her evergreen hits, in French and English. Céline Dion is sure to relish the chance to also showcase her latest tracks, such as "Dansons" and "Bonjour, pardon, merci".
Céline Dion: all the dates for her Paris residency in 2026 and 2027
After years away from the spotlight, Céline Dion fans are buzzing with anticipation. The legendary Quebec artist returns to the stage with a 26-show Paris residency scheduled from September 12, 2026, to May 29, 2027. Here are all the dates of Céline Dion’s Paris residency, in detail! [Read more]
So, à quelle heure should the arena doors open? Is there a supporting act? À quelle heure is the star expected to take the stage? What items are forbidden on site? The venue, La Défense Arena, has shared all the practical details on its social networks to help you plan your visit.
Doors open at Paris La Défense Arena to the general public at 6:00 PM. Céline Dion is scheduled to hit the stage from 8:00 PM. Don’t be late, as there is no opening act planned. Note that these times apply to all shows scheduled from September 12 to October 17, 2026.
La Défense Arena urges attendees to arrive by 6 p.m. to ensure "they don’t miss the start of the show".
Another note, this one about the transports to reach the venue. With the anticipated crowds, the arena asks attendees to favour public transport, whether you're arriving or leaving Paris La Défense Arena.
As a reminder, you can take the Paris Metro Line 1 (La Défense station), the RER A (La Défense or Nanterre-Préfecture stations), the RER E (Nanterre-la-Folie or La Défense Grande Arche), or the tramway T2 (La Défense stop), as well as the Transilien L and U lines (La Défense station). Be sure to check schedules and routes on the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
Céline Dion makes her big return to the stage! And it's in Paris that the Canadian superstar is gearing up to reconnect with her fans after years away. The singer will take over the La Défense arena from September 12 to October 17, 2026, for a 16-date run before a planned return in 2027. Wondering how to reach the Francilian venue by transport? Metro, RER, or car and bike... we’ve got you covered! [Read more]
Paris La Défense Arena has multiple entrances, depending on your seat inside the venue. Also, “the color-coded access on your ticket (yellow, red or purple) helps you find your way, but it does not correspond to a mandatory checkpoint at security,” explains the Francilienne arena, which advises you to head directly to the entrances shown below:
Please note that access points vary by show. Check your ticket to find out where to go.
On its website, Paris La Défense Arena reveals the list of prohibited items at concerts, “in accordance with the legislation governing public-access venues.” Are thus banned “any dangerous or illegal object, bulky, that could be used as a projectile and could pose a danger to spectators, visitors, artists or could be diverted from its use for malicious purposes,” such as containers and bottles (including metal or glass flasks), backpacks with a capacity greater than 10 litres, travel bags, helmets, alcoholic beverages, non‑retractable umbrellas, any wheeled object, cameras with interchangeable lenses or video recorders, perfumes and aerosols, posters larger than A3, and flowers or gifts for the artist.
On the other hand, for this concert you may bring laptops and tablets up to 15 inches, as well as a small personal item—a bag, purse, or satchel under 10 litres—along with disposable and compact cameras and plastic water bottles no larger than 0.5 litres.
The La Défense Arena goes all out by opening merchandise outlets both outdoors and indoors. "Find the merchandise outlets as soon as you arrive on the forecourt before you enter, as well as in the walkways on level 1 and level 4 and in the pit", the venue explains.
Céline Dion is heading to Paris this fall for a major 16-concert residency, scheduled from September 12 to October 17, 2026. The singer will then return to La Défense Arena in May 2027 for 10 more shows. To mark the occasion, the Hauts-de-Seine venue announces the opening of official merchandise sales points, accessible both outdoors and indoors. So, ready to check out Céline Dion’s official merch? [Read more]
Once the concert ends, it’s advisable to make your way to La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A) if you’re planning to head back to Paris.
For all other directions, head to La Défense station to catch Transilien line L. "If you're traveling by public transport toward Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy and Poissy, you can head to Nanterre-Préfecture station and take the RER A," Paris La Défense Arena says.
Have a great concert, everyone!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 12, 2026 to October 17, 2026
Location
Plenitude Arena (formerly Paris La Défense Arena)
99 Jardin de l'Arche
92000 Nanterre
Route planner
Accessibility info
Official website
www.celinedion.com
Céline Dion: all the dates for her Paris residency in 2026 and 2027
Céline Dion in concert in Paris: here’s how to get to La Défense Arena by public transport
Céline Dion at La Défense Arena: what you need to know about the merchandise sales points
