Céline Dion fans discouraged ahead of new ticket sale: “It doesn’t even make me want to try anymore”
A wave of disappointment is replacing excitement among some Céline Dion fans in France after ten additional concert dates were announced for 2027 at Paris La Défense Arena. For many admirers, the prospect of another ticket sale has brought back memories of long virtual queues, technical glitches and failed pre-sale attempts, leaving some unwilling to try again.
Belinda, 35, says she has been a fan of Céline Dion for years and had registered for the April pre-sales on AXS and Ticketmaster in hopes of seeing the singer with several friends. But neither she nor her group were selected. The new round of sales for the 2027 dates is once again based on a lottery system, and only people who were registered in the first phase can be entered into the new draw. The artist pre-sale began Wednesday, June 3 at 10 a.m., while the venue sale is scheduled for Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m. and will end Friday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m.
Belinda says the process has become so frustrating that she is losing the desire to attend at all. She points to the difficulty of securing legitimate tickets, the exhaustion of repeated unsuccessful attempts, and the sense that resellers and bots still manage to benefit from the system. She also says it is hard to accept that some tickets appear to be distributed to influencers or reserved for brands while ordinary fans struggle to get access.
Other fans share the same fatigue. Anna, 38, says she will not waste time in another endless online queue on Ticketmaster, AXS or the arena’s website. Although she believes the concert would be exceptional, she says ticket sales for this return have been unusually stressful and discouraging. In her view, the presence of bots and bulk buyers makes it nearly impossible for ordinary concertgoers to compete fairly.
Lorenzo, 36, is also trying again after missing out two months ago, this time using a code received from a friend. A lifelong Céline Dion fan, he says he was disappointed after previously getting tickets for the artist’s 2018 shows, which were later canceled. He had once been ready to pay as much as 250 euros per ticket, but now says he would aim for seats around 120 to 130 euros. For him, enthusiasm has faded as 2027 still feels far away.
The article suggests that the huge demand seen in April may have been driven by surprise and heavy promotion surrounding Dion’s return, including television coverage and posters across the city. But that momentum appears to have cooled, with some fans saying they have moved on or feel discouraged by high prices and repeated setbacks.
Yoann M. says he, his partner and his best friend were all left out of the latest pre-selection, reinforcing the feeling that not everyone has a real chance. For him, the process has become too stressful for what should be a joyful occasion.
