‘She’ll outdo herself’: Céline Dion fans camp out for glimpse of star before sold-out Paris comeback
Céline Dion fans are gathering in Paris for the singer's highly anticipated return to the stage following a hiatus due to her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome. The singer has been interacting with fans outside her hotel ahead of her sold-out performances.
Why it matters
Dion's return is a significant cultural event, highlighting her resilience in the face of a rare, incurable autoimmune disorder.
Céline Dion acknowledges fans as she arrives at her hotel in Paris for her first shows in six years./Getty Images Céline Dion acknowledges fans as she arrives at her hotel in Paris for her first shows in six years./Getty Images Céline Dion ‘She’ll outdo herself’: Céline Dion fans camp out for glimpse of star before sold-out Paris comeback Singer has rewarded patience of hundreds waiting outside hotel with regular appearances and even some dancing
Angelique Chrisafis in Paris Mon 7 Sep 2026 11.36 EDT Last modified on Mon 7 Sep 2026 21.30 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google N oëlla Lamy, 52, who described herself as one of Céline Dion ’s biggest fans, was preparing to spend all night on a Paris pavement without a tent but wearing a sweatshirt printed with the singer’s face for comfort.
“Céline Dion is a force of bravery and an inspiration,” she said.
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