Céline Dion’s Paris 2026 Setlist: Every Song Played at the First Show
The Canadian icon launched her 26-night Paris residency with a 29-song, two-and-a-half-hour comeback that moved from intimate French ballads to an a cappella "All by Myself."
On Saturday, September 12, Céline Dion returned to the stage after a six-year hiatus, kicking off her 26-date Paris residency at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre. The 30,000-strong crowd marked the first of over 480,000 tickets sold within hours of the sale. An access lottery drew more than nine million people.
Dion, who had not headlined a concert since disclosing her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, chose to focus on the songs that made her a French icon, many of which were from her album D’eux. This album holds the title of the best-selling French-language record of all time. The set also included English blockbusters.
The performance was intentionally minimalist, with a large set, no pyrotechnics, and a focus on Dion's powerful voice. The show began 47 minutes late and lasted for two and a half hours.
Dion began the performance in tears on "On Ne Change Pas," transitioned into a disco stretch, sang the opera aria "La Wally" amidst falling snow, and even called in a gospel choir before the much-awaited "Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore." She debuted her 2026 Goldman-written single "Dansons" and performed "All by Myself" a cappella. Notable guests in attendance included Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Aya Nakamura, and Thomas Pesquet.
The night's riskiest move was moving to the dance floor, with Dion displaying a more playful, dance-oriented version of herself. For those considering attending the Paris residency, here is the complete setlist from opening night.
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