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Billboard • • general
Key Points:
- Céline Dion made her long-awaited return to the stage on September 12, opening a 26-date residency at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, Paris, marking her first headline concert in six years.
- The opening night attracted 30,000 fans, part of over 480,000 attendees expected during the first 16 shows this autumn, with tickets selling out within hours and an access lottery drawing more than nine million participants.
- Dion's performance featured a mix of French classics from the iconic album D’eux, English hits, and a new 2026 single "Dansons," with a minimalist stage design emphasizing her vocal performance.
- The nearly two-and-a-half-hour show included emotional moments, diverse musical styles from opera to gospel, and a surprising dance floor segment showcasing a more playful side of Dion.
- Notable attendees included Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Aya Nakamura, and astronaut Thomas Pesquet, highlighting the event's high-profile appeal.
