Celine Dion set for emotional comeback in Paris

Celine Dion is set to make an emotional return to the stage in Paris on Saturday, marking her first major run of concerts since stepping away from live performances because of health problems.

The Canadian music star will begin a series of shows at the Paris La Défense Arena, with her first concert scheduled for September 12.

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Dion, 58, has been away from the stage for several years after revealing that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affected her ability to perform.

Her return has generated huge excitement among fans, many of whom gathered in Paris to see the singer ahead of her concerts.

Dion has described the comeback as an important moment in her career. She made a surprise return to the stage at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she performed Edith Piaf’s Hymne à l’amour from the Eiffel Tower.

The Paris concerts will be her first major concert series since her health forced her to cancel her European tour.

She is scheduled to perform 16 shows in Paris between September 12 and October 17.

Fans and fellow artists have welcomed her return, with many describing Dion as a music legend whose powerful voice has made her one of the world’s best-known singers.

Her comeback in Paris is expected to be an emotional moment for both Dion and her fans after years away from regular live performances.