Celine Dion Announces Final Shows of Las Vegas Residency “CELINE”
Tickets for the final shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace go on sale at 10:00 AM Pacific Time on September 28
International superstar Celine Dion recently announced that her second residency series at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, “Celine,” will officially come to an end on June 8, 2019. Since 2003, Celine Dion’s residency performances at Caesars Palace have accumulated over a thousand shows, making it one of the most sought-after acts in Las Vegas. Tickets for the final shows and additional dates (February 26 – March 16, 2019, and May 14 – June 8, 2019) go on sale at 10:00 AM Pacific Time on Friday, September 28.
Celine Dion said: “My feelings about this residency are very mixed. Las Vegas is like a second home to me, and performing at The Colosseum over the past 20 years has had a profound impact on me—it’s been one of the most invaluable experiences of my life. I’m grateful to all the fans who have supported us over the years. Every show from now on will be very special.”
Since March 2003, Celine Dion has performed 1,089 shows at The Colosseum, attracting an audience of 4.5 million people. Her first residency series, “A New Day,” set a record with 717 performances in Las Vegas. The second series, “Celine,” which began in 2011, will reach its 373rd show at The Colosseum on October 30 this year. These shows are co-produced by Concerts West/AEG Presents and Caesars Entertainment.
John Meglen, Co-CEO of Concerts West/AEG Presents, said: “Her shows have been such an important part of our lives. Doing a long-term residency in Las Vegas takes immense confidence and courage—and for her, it was a huge gamble. Watching everything she’s done has transformed the entertainment landscape here. What once seemed like a crazy idea with no clear future has become a must-see show in Las Vegas. It has even inspired many other performers to consider residencies here. We’re all thankful to Celine Dion for making Las Vegas the entertainment capital of the world.”
Mark Frissora, President and CEO of Caesars Entertainment, said: “Celine is one of the treasured jewels of The Colosseum. We are deeply honored that the global icon Celine Dion has chosen Caesars Palace as the permanent home for her residency series.”
The final shows, with ticket sales starting on September 28, are as follows:
February 2019: 26, 27
March 2019: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16
May 2019: 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31
June 2019: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8
Other popular shows currently on sale are:
October 2018: 30, 31
November 2018: 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17
December 2018: 28, 29, 31
January 2019: 2, 4, 5, 8, 11, 15, 16, 19, 20
Ticket prices start at $51 USD, including taxes and fees. Individual tickets can be purchased at the Caesars Palace Box Office by calling +1-866-320-9763, or online via thecolosseum.com and ticketmaster.com, with additional service and handling fees per order. For groups of 10 or more, please call +1-866-574-3851 for group ticket sales. Each show is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM nightly.
Grammy-winning producer Ken Ehrlich will oversee this residency series, which is produced and managed by Concerts West / AEG Presents. The captivating show will also feature the timeless hit “Ashes” from the box office hit movie “Deadpool 2.”
Starting in June this year, Celine Dion embarked on her “CELINE DION LIVE 2018” tour across 12 cities in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand for two months, performing a total of 22 shows. In addition to visiting familiar cities, the tour also included several new destinations such as Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila. The tour attracted 260,000 fans and generated $57 million in box office revenue, marking the highest-grossing tour of the year.
Over her 30-plus year career, Celine Dion has sold nearly 250 million albums, making her one of the most respected and successful artists in pop music history. She has also received numerous international awards, including five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, seven American Music Awards, as well as Juno Awards (Canada) and Félix Awards (Quebec). She was honored with the World Music Diamond Award and the Icon Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2004 and 2006 in recognition of her contributions to the music industry. For more information, visit celinedion.com.