Celine Dion is set to return to the stage with a residency in Paris, marking her first concert performances since 2020. The five-week run at the Plenitude Arena in Paris commences amid enthusiastic support from her fans, who organized a mass karaoke event in the city prior to the show, performing hits such as “My Heart Will Go On.”

Dion has described the residency as “a labour of love,” underscoring her dedication to her audience after a four-year hiatus linked to her battle with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder she publicly disclosed in 2020. As she departed her hotel for the venue, she was greeted by a crowd of supporters who cheered and presented her with red toffee apples. The gesture alluded to a moment during her health struggles when a fan reassured her, saying, “We’re not here for the apple, we’re here for the tree,” symbolizing loyalty beyond superficial tokens.

The singer responded by waving a toffee apple and led the crowd in a chant reminiscent of a football chant, before leaving the scene in a procession of a dozen Mercedes SUVs. While Dion had a brief public performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, this upcoming residency represents her full return to live concerts and an opportunity to reconnect with fans after a prolonged absence from the stage.