Céline Dion's Plenitude Arena residency approaches conclusion with four shows remaining
Dion's Plenitude Arena residency concludes with four remaining concerts in Nanterre.
Event / Entertainment
Céline Dion Residency Plenitude Arena
Céline Dion experienced performance mishaps during her residency at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, France, including a fall on stage and a moment of forgotten lyrics during her eleventh concert on October 7, 2026, as part of her return to performing following treatment for Stiff Person Syndrome.
1 reported locations
Daily activity
4 articles0 articles
2026-10-08 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 8 Oct, 12:08 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
Jean-Jacques Goldman last performed publicly in 2016
French singer Jean-Jacques Goldman gave his last concert performance in 2004. His most recent public appearance on stage occurred at a concert for Les Enfoirés in 2016. Since then, the 74-year-old musician has remained largely absent from public performances.
Jean-Jacques Goldman and Céline Dion collaborated on album D'eux in 1995
French composer Jean-Jacques Goldman wrote and produced the album D'eux for Céline Dion in 1995, which became a major commercial success. The album featured the hit single 'Pour que tu m'aimes encore' and significantly elevated Dion's prominence on the French music scene. Goldman subsequently collaborated with Dion on two additional albums, establishing a major professional relationship between the two artists.
Jean-Jacques Goldman attends Céline Dion concert at Plenitude Arena
French singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman, aged 74, attended the 12th concert of Céline Dion's residency at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, Hauts-de-Seine, on Friday October 9, 2026. This was his first attendance at one of her concerts during this 16-date residency series that began on September 12, 2026. Goldman attended with his wife and children and met with Dion in her dressing room before the concert, but did not perform on stage.
Céline Dion's Paris residency continues with four remaining concerts
Céline Dion's residency at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre includes 16 total concerts, with four performances remaining after the October 9 show. The final concert is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026. The residency began on September 12, 2026, and has attracted numerous celebrity attendees including Rihanna, Michelle Obama, Marion Cotillard, and Zendaya.
Céline Dion forgets lyrics to 'Pour que tu m'aimes encore' during concert
During the same October 7 concert at Plenitude Arena, Céline Dion forgot the lyrics to her signature song 'Pour que tu m'aimes encore' while performing it. The audience of approximately 35,000 fans sang the forgotten lyrics back to her, allowing her to continue. Dion appeared emotionally moved and thanked the crowd for their support.
Céline Dion falls on stage during concert at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre
During her eleventh concert at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre on October 7, 2026, Céline Dion fell on stage while performing the song "Dans un autre monde." The fall occurred when her pants caught on her heel as she was moving backward while singing. She immediately got up, gave a thumbs up to the audience, and continued performing without interrupting the song.
Céline Dion managing Stiff Person Syndrome while returning to stage
Céline Dion, aged 58, is performing despite living with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that had forced her to withdraw from performing for several years. Technical adjustments have been made to her performances, including lowering complex songs by 2.5 tones to preserve her vocal health while maintaining artistic quality.
Céline Dion completing multi-week concert residency in Paris
Céline Dion is performing a concert residency at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, Paris, with multiple shows scheduled through autumn 2026 and additional dates planned for May 2027. The residency marks her return to performing after years away due to health issues. She had completed ten consecutive shows without incident before the October 7 performance.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives
Goldman attends Dion concert, reuniting with longtime collaborator
Goldman attends Dion concert, reuniting with his 1995 D'eux album collaborator.
Dion's Paris residency marks significant milestone in career comeback
Dion completes multi-week Paris residency, advancing her performance comeback.
Dion faces performance challenges during Plenitude Arena residency
Dion faced performance challenges including a fall and lyric mishap while managing Stiff Person Syndrome.