Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after six-year hiatus

Céline Dion made an emotional return to the stage on September 12, 2026, at the Plénitude Arena in Nanterre, near Paris. This performance marked her first full concert in six years following her 2022 diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and spasms.

Performing before a crowd of approximately 30,000 to 35,000 fans, the 58-year-old singer delivered a setlist spanning over two hours, including hits such as ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ ‘Because You Loved Me,’ and ‘All By Myself.’ She also performed the opera aria ‘Ebben? Ne andrò lontana’ from ‘La Wally.’

The concert serves as the beginning of a 26-show residency in Paris, with additional dates scheduled for 2027. Dion expressed her gratitude to the audience, stating, ‘I made a promise to come back, to be back on stage. So here I am.’ The event was attended by various notable figures, including former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama.