Overview
- The opening night at Paris La Défense Arena, which took place on Sept. 12, marked Dion’s first full concert in more than six years and closed a long public absence.
- She performed a 26‑song set that mixed French and English hits and demanding pieces, notably an a cappella rendition of “All By Myself” and the opera aria “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana.”
- Critics and fans broadly called the night an artistic success while noting clear changes in her voice and occasional fragility during high, exposed passages.
- The residency is scheduled for 26 dates—16 sold‑out shows in September–October 2026 and 10 in May 2027—with extremely high ticket demand and some reports of celebrity attendees that are variably corroborated.
- Dion, who disclosed a 2022 diagnosis of stiff‑person syndrome, has used medication, immunotherapy and physical and vocal therapy to prepare and the run will be closely watched for how she manages performance and long‑term care.