Updated March 30, 2026, 3:47 p.m. ET
Céline Dion is making her grand return within the city of love.
The “My Heart Will Go On” singer, 58, confirmed Monday, March 30, that she would placed on a sequence of concerts at the Paris La Défense Arena in France. The announcement, which was preceded by a sequence of cryptic posts from the singer, comes over 5 years after her final main solo live performance.
In a video message released on her 58th birthday, Dion shared information of the five-week restricted engagement, which is able to start on Sept. 12 and include 10 shows by Oct. 14.
“Over these last few years, every day that’s gone by, I’ve felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love,” she mentioned. “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.”
She described the shows because the “best gift of my life,” including that she is “so happy” and “so ready to do this.”
Dion final carried out in Paris throughout the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, singing from the balcony of the Eiffel Tower. Her most up-to-date in depth run of shows, Dion’s Courage World Tour, was minimize quick in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 pandemic and later scrapped completely over Dion’s health complications.
In 2022, the Canadian singer-songwriter shared she had been identified with stiff-person syndrome, a neurological dysfunction that may trigger muscle spasms. The disorder is believed to solely have an effect on one to two people in a million, based on Johns Hopkins Medicine.
In the 2024 documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion,” she revealed her routine to fight the dysfunction’s results, which at the time, included “athletic, physical and vocal therapy” 5 days per week.
Celine Dion shares well being replace, says she’s ‘managing my well being’
Dion shared an replace on her well being in her March 30 video announcement.
“I wanted to let you know that I’m doing great, managing my health. I’m feeling good,” she mentioned. “I’m singing again, even doing a little bit of dancing. I love it so much.”
Dion, a beloved determine in Hollywood for her anthemic music and sky-scraping vocals, has obtained widespread assist throughout her sparing appearances for the reason that analysis. In February 2024, she obtained a standing ovation at the Grammys after her efficiency of “The Power of Love.”
Contributing: Greta Cross and Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
