PHOTOSCeline Dion, 58, All Smiles as She Makes Rare Public Appearance for First Time in 2 Years Amid Stiff-Person Syndrome Battle: Photos
Celine Dion blessed fans with her cheerful smile as she emerged in public for the first time in two years.
Aug. 28 2026, Published 3:29 p.m. ET
Celine Dion made her first public appearance in two years just weeks before her highly anticipated residency kicks off in the City of Lights.
Celine Dion Made Rare Appearance in Paris
Celine Dion was spotted in Paris on August 28.
The "My Heart Will Go On" singer, 58, was spotted as she arrived in Paris on Friday, August 28, outside of the Royal Monceau hotel.
Dion wore an oversized beige trench coat tied at her waist layered over a back shirt and matching body-hugging dark pants.
Celine Dion Greeted Fans
Celine Dion hasn't performance on stage since the 2024 Paris Olympics.
She finished the elegant look with sassy close-toed heels, featuring a cut-out along the side, and round black sunglasses.
The Grammy-Award winning singer wore her bright red hair in a sleek, tight bun as she greeted a large group of fans that gathered outside her accommodations.
Celine Dion Announced Paris Residency in March
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Celine Dion is set to kick off a sold out residency in Paris next month.
Dion is in Paris ahead of her highly-anticipated residency, which she announced in March as a present to herself.
"This year, I’m getting the best birthday gift of my life,” the "Because You Loved Me" artist told fans on March 30, announcing the Plentitude Arena residency. "I’m getting the chance to see you, to perform for you."
Celine Dion's Last Performance Dates Back to 2024
Celine Dion announced her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in 2022.
The sold-out 26 show tour marks the singer's first time on stage since the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she sang at the opening ceremony.
Her first show is set to kick off on September 12 and run until the end of May.
Dion – who announced her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in 2022 – opened up about the preparation for the tour in a interview with Harper's Bazaar published earlier this month.
Celion Dion Can Barely Walk at Times Due to Health Issues
Celine Dion doesn't like to use the word 'disease' when speaking about her health diagnosis.
"It’s been so long, I would like to offer them something to show how I’ve missed them," she told the outlet.
During the interview, Dion also opened up about living with the rare autoimmune neurological condition that causes muscle stiffness and paralysis-like symptoms. She explained that the pain becomes so severe at times that she can't walk and needed a "high dose" of Valium to function.
"It is a progressive condition. I don’t like to say ‘disease.’ Disease makes you go like this," the "All By Myself" singer said.
Stiff-person syndrome is believed to affect only one or two people per million, according to the outlet.
