Many fans of Celine Dion have a reason to smile! After numerous rumors, the Canadian diva has confirmed her return to the stage with a residency of 10 concerts scheduled at the Paris La Defense Arena from September 12 to October 14, 2026. But to experience this reunion with Celine Dion live, you will need to get your hands on the precious ticket. A lottery system is in place to access the presale and be among the first to reserve your seats. Here’s how it works.
Following many rumors, Celine Dion has just confirmed her grand comeback on stage! And it’s in the French capital that the immense Canadian artist is inviting fans from around the world. For the occasion, Celine Dion plans to perform 10 concerts this fall at the Paris La Defense Arena, the largest indoor venue in Europe. These shows, held only on Wednesdays and Saturdays, will take place from September 12 to October 14, 2026. The artist made this announcement in a video message posted on her social media platforms on March 30, also broadcast on France 2.
Celine Dion is officially back on stage this fall with a series of 10 concerts scheduled at the Paris La Defense Arena from September 12 to October 14, 2026. Dates, presales, and general sale information… Here’s everything you need to know about this residency of the immense Quebecois star in Paris. [Read more]
Now that the announcement is official, fans worldwide are feeling the pressure and fearing not getting tickets. There will be a high demand to participate in this exceptional musical event. So, how can you get your hands on the precious ticket? Unfortunately, there won’t be enough tickets for everyone. A lottery system has been announced for access to the presale.
To try your luck, you can register now on Celine Dion’s website. Registrations are open until April 2, at 7 pm (French time), via Fair AXS. To register, you need to log in with your AXS account. If you don’t have an account yet, you’ll need to create one. “The timing of your registration does not determine your chance of being selected,” as specified on the AXS platform.
If you are one of the lucky ones, you will receive an email to access this presale, “subject to availability,” as stated by AXS. The Celine Dion presale will open on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10 am, with a maximum purchase of 6 tickets per order. Note that tickets for this presale will be sold exclusively through the official platforms AXS, Ticketmaster, and Fnac Spectacles. “After your registration, you will be contacted by one of these three partners to confirm your selection for access to the presale,” reads the AXS platform.
Another presale is for the Paris La Defense Arena, accessible on Thursday, April 9 at 10 am. Again, a lottery system is in place. Registrations for the presale of the Paris La Defense Arena are also open until Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm, French time.
For fans not selected, they will be added to the waiting list, with the opportunity to be contacted if tickets become available. They can also try their luck during the general sale scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10 am. For this ticket release, note that no registration will be required; everyone can participate. However, the wait could be long and challenging for many. It’s worth mentioning that the Paris La Defense Arena can accommodate up to 45,000 spectators per night. With 10 shows planned at the moment, 450,000 fans can witness this grand return of Celine Dion in Paris.
Celine Dion isn’t the first artist to implement a lottery system for access to their presale. Before her, Taylor Swift and the British band Oasis had offered their fans the chance to let luck decide for them. While some were lucky, many were left disappointed.
