Céline Dion Announces First Shows In Six Years

Though she did give a short performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics and appeared in a Sunday Night Football promo a few months later, Céline Dion hasn't gone on tour in six years. In late 2022, just as post-pandemic live music was returning to some semblance of normalcy, the Québécois icon postponed and subsequently cancelled her world tour dates after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare and typically debilitating neurological condition. Today, which also happens to be her 58th birthday, Dion has announced an exciting health update and her big return to the stage.

This September and October, Dion will be playing 10 shows at Paris' La Défense Arena. She shared the news in two separate videos on Instagram — one in English and one in French — and here's what she had to say:

I want to let you know that I'm doing great, managing my health. I'm feeling good. I'm singing again, even doing a little bit of dancing. Obviously, I love it so much. But I have to tell you something very important. Over these last few years, every day that's gone by, I’ve felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love, even in my most difficult times. You were there for me. You've helped me in ways that I can't even describe, and I'm truly so fortunate to have your support. I've missed you so much.

And that brings me back to my birthday, actually. So, this year I'm getting the best gift of my life. I'm getting the chance to see you, to perform for you once again in Paris beginning in September this year. I’m so happy. I’m so ready to do this. I’m feeling good. I’m strong. I’m feeling excited, obviously. Of course, a little nervous. But most of all, I’m grateful to all of you. I can't wait to see you again.

See the video and the tour dates below, and sign up for ticket presale access here.

TOUR DATES:
09/12 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
09/16 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
09/19 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
09/23 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
09/26 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
09/30 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
10/03 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
10/07 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
10/10 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
10/14 - Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena