Céline Dion unveils new song ‘Bonjour, Pardon, Merci’

A poster of Céline Dion announcing her fall concerts is photographed in Paris, France, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. AP Photo/Christophe Ena

Quebec diva Céline Dion unveiled a new song titled “Bonjour, Pardon, Merci” on Friday, her second new track in just a few months.

In April, the singer released the song “Dansons,” shortly after announcing her highly anticipated return to the stage in Paris.

Céline Dion is set to begin a residency at the Paris La Défense Arena on Sept. 12. She will perform 16 shows spanning through October.

In early June, the artist announced ten new concert dates at the same venue for May 2027. The Parisian arena can accommodate nearly 40,000 spectators.

Her return to the stage will come nearly two years after her memorable performance of Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour” from the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

In 2022, Céline Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare condition that causes muscle stiffness and spasms, affecting her ability to walk and sing.

She has been absent from the stage since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic led to the postponement of her “Courage” tour. The singer subsequently suspended her activities following her diagnosis.

- This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 3, 2026.