Celine Dion kicks off 1st show in 6 years at Paris residency: ‘I missed this’
The Quebec superstar opened her show before nearly 33,000 people at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre marking an emotional comeback after what she described as a “rocky road.”
Céline Dion made her highly anticipated return to the concert stage following a six-year hiatus with a powerful performance at a 26-show Paris residency at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, outside Paris. The Quebec superstar, who has been open about her struggle with stiff-person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease, delivered a two-and-a-half-hour show that saw her revisiting her biggest hits, including "My Heart Will Go On" and "J'irai où tu iras," and expressing gratitude to the audience for their support.
Despite the emotional challenges she faced, Dion's performance was met with a standing ovation and tears of joy from the crowd, who had traveled from around the world to see her return. The show featured a mix of emotional and festive performances, with Dion sharing the stage with backup singers and musicians.
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