Celine Dion announces return to stage with 10 concerts after stiff person syndrome diagnosis

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31 Mar 2026 • 3:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Celine Dion has announced her return to the stage with 10 concerts in Paris later this year, marking her first full-length performances in nearly six years.
  • The French-Canadian singer shared the news on her 58th birthday, expressing her excitement and stating she "cannot wait" to see her fans again.
  • Dion had taken a break from performing after revealing her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome (SPS) in December 2022, a rare neurological disorder.
  • She confirmed she is "doing great, managing my health, feeling good" and is "singing again, even doing a little bit of dancing".
  • The concerts will take place at Paris’s La Defense Arena from 12 September to 14 October, with tickets going on general sale on 10 April.

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