Céline Dion used a birthday message Monday to confirm her return to the stage later this year with a slate of concerts in France.
After thanking fans for their prayers and support, the international pop star announced a residency at Paris La Défense Arena beginning in September.
“Over the last few years, every day that’s gone by, I’ve felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love,” Dion said in the video.
“This year I’m getting the best gift of my life. I’m getting the chance to see you. To perform for you. Once again in Paris,” Dion added.
Dion will perform 10 nights in Paris, starting on Sept. 12 and wrapping up on Oct. 14.
Fans can register for presale for tickets until April 2. Presales will begin on April 7, with general ticket sales starting on April 10.
Dion has battled health issues for several years, sharing in 2022 that she’d been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, as previously reported by Deseret News.
The rare neurological disorder causes progressive muscle stiffness and painful spasms, according to Yale Medicine.
It affects one or two in a million people and impacts “the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord,” according to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center.
Her diagnosis caused her to postpone her 2023 world tour dates.
“The spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to,” Dion said at the time of her diagnosis.
The September performances will mark the first time she has performed since 2024, when she took the stage at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab fashion show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as previously reported by Deseret News.
Dion also performed at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where she sang “La Vie en Rose.”