16 concert residency at La Defense Arena in Paris in September/October 2026

[LukeD]

I am sorry, but not every thread can stay perfectly on topic. Conversations evolve organically, and when people interact, they can drift. This is how forums work. I appreciate that some of you find this annoying, but if I had to choose between tolerating fake accounts to remain on topic and calling out what seemed like an orchestrated attack, I will always choose the latter.

Further to this, discussions on members' behaviour do not prevent anyone from sharing news and updates. If there are no updates in this topic today, it is because nothing happened. Rest assured that if something important came up, we would we all be here to discuss it collectively like it has been the case the past couple days. 

[EmiOnyx]

I couldn't resist doing a Tarot reading about the Paris concert announcement, and the results are so incredibly aligned with Celine’s birthday on March 30th that I had to share !

I pulled The Chariot (movement/travel) and The Star (hope and protection), but the most amazing part is Strength right at the center of the spread. It strongly suggests that the current silence is just a "calm before the storm" and that a major, powerful announcement is coming very soon.

All signs point to March 30th as the pivotal moment when everything starts moving. My cards are telling us to stay patient and ready... the wait is almost over! ✨

[LukeD]

20 minutes ago, Koolan said:

Alright guys, it's getting to be a little too much. Let's get back on topic and keep the energy and excitement going. 💯

Nothing like a little censorship to keep the spirits up! 🥰

[Nmj]

17 minutes ago, LukeD said:

Nothing like a little censorship to keep the spirits up! 🥰

I’m not sure why that was deleted, it very much pertained to this topic. It all started with discussions that stemmed from this topic… 

[LukeD]

7 minutes ago, Nmj said:

I’m not sure why that was deleted, it very much pertained to this topic. It all started with discussions that stemmed from this topic… 

Fake Accounts ✔️

Fake Accounts spreading rumors ✔️

Fake Accounts attacking long-standing members ✔️

Key contributors calling the above issues out ❌❌❌

 

[Nmj]

3 minutes ago, LukeD said:

Fake Accounts ✔️

Fake Accounts spreading rumors ✔️

Fake Accounts attacking long-standing members ✔️

Key contributors calling the above issues out ❌❌❌

 

Yes Koolan, please restore the posts so all of the members know what happened here today. We can be back on topic but why are hiding what happened from others?!

Luke, Alex_Incognito and I, have been loyal members for decades and then when we out this mess from members who joined 5 minutes ago, we get told to stay on topic? 😵‍💫 

[Koolan]

I wouldn't mention that publicly if there were any intentions to censor anyone. I knew it was going to lead to you guys calling them out. That was understandable. I appreciate all of your contributions.

The posts have been restored so others are aware of it.

That's all I have to say. Carry on. 👍

[Nmj]

8 minutes ago, Koolan said:

I wouldn't mention that publicly if there were any intentions to censor anyone. I knew it was going to lead to you guys calling them out. That was understandable. I appreciate all of your contributions.

The posts have been restored so others are aware of it.

That's all I have to say. Carry on. 👍

Thank you! That’s all we ask, now we can all agree to stay on topic… and sorry for having veered so deep into this but we just felt that it needed to be addressed and publicly documented for everyone to see. 
 

Anyways, back to the topic… I feel like team Celine needs to drop a few more “Easter egg” posts this week ahead of the announcement to keep the momentum going!

[ewh12]

Oh man, I haven’t been keeping up with all these posts since honestly, so much is going on in general in addition to Céline’s news of the album and Paris residency, it’s hard to keep up! I’m so curious about what these deleted posts were…

I know there’s a lot of frustration, excitement and emotion of what’s been happening the past few years and what we want and expect to happen now and in the future. All I’ll say is, I love the insight of insiders and mega fans that are on here and would hate to see that diversity go away. As long as people are not harassing  others, breaking laws, or doing anything bordering on unethical, we should all be able to share things that inform and make us question and think. The diversity of our knowledge helps us to not only be smarter strategists on her career and the music business, but also life in general. 

On the topic of the tour though, I knew it would be awhile until she starts doing concerts. I’m glad she waited to announce the shows now so she could really take things slow and understand whether she was truly ready, rather than just riding off the adrenaline of the Olympics.

In any case, I hope Céline starts doing more podcasts to promote her projects! She’s built for the podcast and they could literally have multiple parts with the amount of talking she loves to do! 😅

Also, I thought it was interesting Matt Rogers, who appeared on Watch What Happens Live on Dec 2025 and cohosts with and Bowen Yang on the podcast Las Culturistas specifically said that Céline would be a goal guest of theirs this year so that Bowen could interview his diva as Matt interviewed Mariah.

It kind of makes me think, there has been PR talk in the industry and potential shows for Céline to appear on to promote what we see now. 

Also, it’s probably France’s turn for a new album since French/English is always alternated, but wouldn’t it be nice to get both an English and French version of the new single?

Edited March 26, 2026 at 02:38 AM by ewh12

[CelinesDIVO5]

7 hours ago, Critiaslux said:

Well in the 00s Céline was more US-centered with the A New Day show, and besides the initial marketing tours for ANDHC she was almost not seen in Europe, with her record sales decreasing albums after albums and no hit singles, even with her French releases (D'elles has been her lowest selling French release), so not surprised - I was at the Frankfurt concert and the stadium was half empty (odd atmosphere, in comparison to the Stade de France that I attended 9 years before 🤪

Since then, her English albums have not sold much (even if with LMBTL, she kidda have a small hit in the UK), but her French albums were strong seller, and globally her stature is of music legend now. I am wearing Céline t-shirt at the gym and people find it cool. So there is no comparison. 😅

I think she still had hits in the early 2000s…

1F4T -

#1 album (France, Canada, Quebec, Belgium) 

 

TLDH - Top 5 in all those regions as well

 

D’elles- 

#1 album (France, Canada, Quebec, Belgium)

 

ESNRQ - Top 5 in France(#1), Quebec and Belgium

 

*Celine has said that the life of this album came to a halt and she regrets not doing more with it at the time.

 

Sans Attendre - #1 album (France, Canada, Quebec, Belgium)

 

PAMP - While not as successful on charts, it was critically lauded. 

 

Encore Un Soir - #1 in 6 countries, including the US World chart

 

EUS - #1 in France and Quebec

 

 

While her sales were lower for these albums, and I agree her being in Vegas probably contributed to that, I believe that streaming had more to do with that than anything else. She still had commercial success with these releases though, as far as commercial success could be measured at the times of release. 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2026 at 04:29 AM by CelinesDIVO5

[scarletpimpernel]

15 minutes ago, CelinesDIVO5 said:

I think she still had hits in the early 2000s…

1F4T -

#1 album (France, Canada, Quebec, Belgium) 

 

TLDH - Top 5 in all those regions as well

 

D’elles- 

#1 album (France, Canada, Quebec, Belgium)

 

ESNRQ - Top 5 in France(#1), Quebec and Belgium

 

*Celine has said that the life of this album came to a halt and she regrets not doing more with it at the time.

 

Sans Attendre - #1 album (France, Canada, Quebec, Belgium)

 

PAMP - While not as successful on charts, it was critically lauded. 

 

Encore Un Soir - #1 in 6 countries, including the US World chart

 

EUS - #1 in France and Quebec

 

 

While her sales were lower for these albums, and I agree her being in Vegas probably contributed to that, I believe that streaming had more to do with that than anything else. She still had commercial success with these releases though, as far as commercial success could be measured at the times of release. 

 

 

 

There's something about D'elles that I really like... a few things

.It's a nice easy listening album to just have playing in the background  ( Wasn't Céline doing the same thing with it in a video once) 

.Nice to have in earpods going to sleep

.It's also a good album to pump out at top volume.. À CAUSE 😀 loove the oomph of her dancing to that too, very powerful 

.I think it was an especially emotional time for her at that time and it shows... in her face and her voice which adds quite alot of depth to the album. (I also think it's why she picked the singles she did )

. I feel it's got a bit of JJG magic running through it if he helped put it together 

I would be so happy if people realised it was a good album and it got a new lease of life to make up for it going quiet back then

 

[scarletpimpernel]

7 minutes ago, scarletpimpernel said:

There's something about D'elles that I really like... a few things

.It's a nice easy listening album to just have playing in the background  ( Wasn't Céline doing the same thing with it in a video once) 

.Nice to have in earpods going to sleep

.It's also a good album to pump out at top volume.. À CAUSE 😀 loove the oomph of her dancing to that too, very powerful 

.I think it was an especially emotional time for her at that time and it shows... in her face and her voice which adds quite alot of depth to the album. (I also think it's why she picked the singles she did )

. I feel it's got a bit of JJG magic running through it if he helped put it together 

I would be so happy if people realised it was a good album and it got a new lease of life to make up for it going quiet back then

 

Out of interest, could someone plz help, if I add a post like this, should it really be in a D'elles area?

Edited March 26, 2026 at 05:14 AM by scarletpimpernel

[scarletpimpernel]

10 hours ago, Alex_Incognito said:

Is it just me, or are these "new" accounts the same person / people.  The "we're all the bestest of friends" act is suspicious for such low post counts.

FYI I can assure you all I am  just a new random person on this forum 🙂 

Who is wondering what on earth is going on here sometimes 🤯

And Thank you Koolan for restoring posts, I think that was very important 

 

[mirage]

5 hours ago, ewh12 said:

Also, it’s probably France’s turn for a new album since French/English is always alternated, but wouldn’t it be nice to get both an English and French version of the new single?

Maybe I'm completely wrong, but since the Paris Match article said 'By the end of the month, cities like New York, Los Angeles, Madrid, Rome, Geneva, Brussels, and Paris will discover the new 2026 Céline' I can't help to think that this is bigger than just 10 French shows and French music.

[LukeD]

Although I know nothing about SPS, I am speculating that despite its progressive nature, Celine might be better now than in 2019/2020 when she had the symptoms, but no diagnosis nor treatment. And if this is the case, a series of 10 concerts can just be her testing the waters. To actually check how her body responds to stimuli - lights, noise, pressure, adrenaline rush. If she does well enough, we might get more dates in future concert series. Either way, I hope she has a good time performing.

[Nmj]

32 minutes ago, LukeD said:

Although I know nothing about SPS, I am speculating that despite its progressive nature, Celine might be better now than in 2019/2020 when she had the symptoms, but no diagnosis nor treatment. And if this is the case, a series of 10 concerts can just be her testing the waters. To actually check how her body responds to stimuli - lights, noise, pressure, adrenaline rush. If she does well enough, we might get more dates in future concert series. Either way, I hope she has a good time performing.

I think you’re right… I think the plan is to test the waters.

possibly the Vegas residency. By doing this Paris run, in a 2-show per week, 2 month long extended Format, it allows them to test the waters and see how she does. It’s the same formula as a Vegas run happens… only thing is the Vegas shows are usually longer commitments on a calendar year… worst case scenario if her health flares up too much while in Paris, then I’m sure they will shelf any more shows. If they go well,  🙏🏽… then I bet we see more shows and I think Vegas would be next. 

Edited March 26, 2026 at 09:49 AM by Nmj

[Ajax]

34 minutes ago, LukeD said:

Although I know nothing about SPS, I am speculating that despite its progressive nature, Celine might be better now than in 2019/2020 when she had the symptoms, but no diagnosis nor treatment. And if this is the case, a series of 10 concerts can just be her testing the waters. To actually check how her body responds to stimuli - lights, noise, pressure, adrenaline rush. If she does well enough, we might get more dates in future concert series. Either way, I hope she has a good time performing.

Well it sounds a bit weird for me that Paris would be a test. Could be in one way for next bigger residencies but I would think test are already done. You don’t block 10 Bercy with all the logistic people and money involved without any guarantee on your health status to all the companies and of course insurance. 
I read for example that it would be very difficult for Stromae from industry article to go back on tour due to insurance issue following all his cancellations for mental illness. Should be even worse for Celine with her specific disease triggered by everything around lights and sound with unexpected crisis. 
So I don’t know how but I guess she already did some real tests and offered guarantees to all the companies involved to get the green light. For what it worth. 
 

otherwise concerning the French album I guess team Celine gave enough information to Paris Match around the concerts on Paris to create a story telling and a nice article but everything around the French album and the JJG Song is still pure speculation from Paris Match (well hello Eurovision) the JJG song is the oldest rumor we have going around endlessly since Covid. It is not even a rumor we know Celine rejected one song and recorded one around that time. 
 

Not saying we won’t have a French album just that this JJG song is the same old story 

[scarletpimpernel]

35 minutes ago, LukeD said:

Although I know nothing about SPS, I am speculating that despite its progressive nature, Celine might be better now than in 2019/2020 when she had the symptoms, but no diagnosis nor treatment. And if this is the case, a series of 10 concerts can just be her testing the waters. To actually check how her body responds to stimuli - lights, noise, pressure, adrenaline rush. If she does well enough, we might get more dates in future concert series. Either way, I hope she has a good time performing.

It's that adrenaline rush I'd be wondering about...eeek 

She wouldn't know herself how her body is going to react until the time...I'm so excited and so nervous for her at the same time  🙏🏼🙏🏼

[george_matei]

2 minutes ago, Ajax said:

Well it sounds a bit weird for me that Paris would be a test. Could be in one way for next bigger residencies but I would think test are already done. You don’t block 10 Bercy with all the logistic people and money involved without any guarantee on your health status to all the companies and of course insurance. 
I read for example that it would be very difficult for Stromae from industry article to go back on tour due to insurance issue following all his cancellations for mental illness. Should be even worse for Celine with her specific disease triggered by everything around lights and sound with unexpected crisis. 
So I don’t know how but I guess she already did some real tests and offered guarantees to all the companies involved to get the green light. For what it worth. 
 

otherwise concerning the French album I guess team Celine gave enough information to Paris Match around the concerts on Paris to create a story telling and a nice article but everything around the French album and the JJG Song is still pure speculation from Paris Match (well hello Eurovision) the JJG song is the oldest rumor we have going around endlessly since Covid. It is not even a rumor we know Celine rejected one song and recorded one around that time. 
 

Not saying we won’t have a French album just that this JJG song is the same old story 

Im pretty sure they re not testing the waters with this HUGE contract.

I think for the contract she did a lot of tests and had a lot of medical appointments.

Otherwise no one will invest such amount of money just because she's Celine Dion.

[Ajax]

2 minutes ago, george_matei said:

Im pretty sure they re not testing the waters with this HUGE contract.

I think for the contract she did a lot of tests and had a lot of medical appointments.

Otherwise no one will invest such amount of money just because she's Celine Dion.

Yes. That’s what I said. One Olympia would a a test. Going with 10 Bercy is not. 

[Nmj]

Just now, Ajax said:

Yes. That’s what I said. One Olympia would a a test. Going with 10 Bercy is not. 

I think it’s a very good indicator of her health at this moment in time. I think they are using it as a test though still… not to see if she can perform, I’m sure they did all kind of exercises / costume call to try and test it… but a test to see if Celine can handle doing a show , 2 times a week for 2 months straight… there’s a reason they are doing a very similar technique of a Vegas residency… almost like they want to see and tweak… maybe they start this and she struggles (I hope and think not) OR example maybe it’s doable to go from 2 to 3 shows a week and they get those answers for future engagements. 

[ordinary fan]

Man this is so exciting, all these possibilities and rumors which seem to be less and less not only smoke anymore   

[ordinary fan]

9 minutes ago, Nmj said:

I think it’s a very good indicator of her health at this moment in time. I think they are using it as a test though still… not to see if she can perform, I’m sure they did all kind of exercises / costume call to try and test it… but a test to see if Celine can handle doing a show , 2 times a week for 2 months straight… there’s a reason they are doing a very similar technique of a Vegas residency… almost like they want to see and tweak… maybe they start this and she struggles (I hope and think not) OR example maybe it’s doable to go from 2 to 3 shows a week and they get those answers for future engagements. 

Yes I think so too. Such a commitment wouldn't be possible when her health weren't good. And I mean really good. Sure it will be like a test until the last show will be over, for herself, us fans, the whole world/media/investors etc, but I guess it's not really meant as test wether she can perform at all. I guess they've done that already secretly somehow behind the scenes. But still it will completely something different when the hall is full and she steps on stage in front of 40.000 people not counting the whole world watching too. This thought is nerve-wracking and beyond exciting at the same time for me 

[manu23]

They should evaluate if a Vegas residency is a valid option anymore. If she can´t do many shows together what´s the point? 2,000 people a night, two nights a week? I don´t see the point. She should do small residencies around the world but in big arenas. Like she´s planned for Paris or like Shakira is doing in Madrid or Adele did in Munich. Less demanding for her body and voice I think.

[Nmj]

1 minute ago, manu23 said:

They should evaluate if a Vegas residency is a valid option anymore. If she can´t do many shows together what´s the point? 2,000 people a night, two nights a week? I don´t see the point. She should do small residencies around the world but in big arenas. Like she´s planned for Paris or like Shakira is doing in Madrid or Adele did in Munich. Less demanding for her body and voice I think.

I mean the money is there…Adele did the colosseum in Las Vegas 2 nights a week and made a killing.., and it’s about 5K seats not 2k. Also, logistically speaking… she’s home, no travel or anything needed and with SPS.. I’m sure it’ll help to be home and still focus on health treatments in between shows.

[Shamrock_1982]

Adele done two nights a week for her vegas residency and that worked out really well for everyone involved, so Céline could easily do the same and as mentioned before a Vegas residency is staged so much better than any stadium or arena show.

For me this Paris residency is being used to promote the new album that’s coming out this year. Next year we could have an English album and a similar residency in London or NYC before she returns to the strip.

Let’s wait and see… I can’t wait for Monday.

It’s her birthday but she’s giving the gifts… so Céline. ❤️ 

 

[Nmj]

1 minute ago, Shamrock_1982 said:

Adele done two nights a week for her vegas residency and that worked out really well for everyone involved, so Céline could easily do the same and as mentioned before a Vegas residency is staged so much better than any stadium or arena show.

For me this Paris residency is being used to promote the new album that’s coming out this year. Next year we could have an English album and a similar residency in London or NYC before she returns to the strip.

Let’s wait and see… I can’t wait for Monday.

It’s her birthday but she’s giving the gifts… so Céline. ❤️ 

 

A shiny apple? 🍏 

[manu23]

12 minutes ago, Nmj said:

I mean the money is there…Adele did the colosseum in Las Vegas 2 nights a week and made a killing.., and it’s about 5K seats not 2k. Also, logistically speaking… she’s home, no travel or anything needed and with SPS.. I’m sure it’ll help to be home and still focus on health treatments in between shows.

Adele 60 shows residency in Vegas grossed around $105 million while the gross for the 10 shows in Munich is estimated to be $200 million. I´m not saying Vegas is not good money, but the math is simple.

[Nmj]

27 minutes ago, manu23 said:

Adele 60 shows residency in Vegas grossed around $105 million while the gross for the 10 shows in Munich is estimated to be $200 million. I´m not saying Vegas is not good money, but the math is simple.

Yes. And those same ten shows in Munich cost more to put on…  Vegas residencies are very lucrative for artists is for 3 main reasons 

1. No need to travel 

2. cheaper to put on a show without the travel heavy production fees / travel fees/ and hotels and planes/ and busses and crew etc.

3. Vegas gives the artists the chance to utilize the state of the art theaters for sound, and visuals. 
 

I see what you’re saying but I’m saying for now especially an artist who lives in Las Vegas and is dealing with SPS, and trying to navigate a new way forward, arguably Vegas makes more sense now than it ever has before for Celine.  

Edited March 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM by Nmj

[woodstock]

1 hour ago, Ajax said:

Yes. That’s what I said. One Olympia would a a test. Going with 10 Bercy is not. 

Be careful not to start confusing Bercy and La Défense Arena, otherwise there will be disappointments at the concerts when people arrive at the wrong venue !

Edited March 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM by woodstock