Adele’s Emotional Tribute to Celine Dion After Surprise Appearance at Las Vegas Residency Show
Adele’s ongoing Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace received a special and emotional twist on October 26 when legendary singer Celine Dion made a surprise appearance in the audience. The unexpected visit moved Adele deeply, turning what was already a memorable performance into an unforgettable, full-circle moment for the British singer.
The Colosseum, where Adele has performed for almost two years, holds a special significance for her, as it was originally built for Celine Dion’s first Las Vegas residency in 2003. Dion’s presence in the venue where she made history seemed to strike a powerful chord for Adele, who has long admired the Canadian icon. Following the concert, Adele took to social media to express her gratitude in an emotional post accompanied by a heartwarming photo of the two stars embracing.
“I have been performing in Celine Dion’s room at the Colosseum for almost 2 years now. 4 weeks to go,” Adele began in her heartfelt note. “It was the only venue I wanted to play in Vegas because it was built for her. I have a picture of her right next to the stage that I touch every night before I walk on, and she came to the show this weekend and it was a surprise and it was a MOMENT!!”
The surprise came during Adele’s performance of “When We Were Young.” A fan-captured video posted on X (formerly Twitter) showed Adele becoming visibly emotional as she spotted Dion seated in a side box with her twin sons, Nelson and Eddy Angélil. Adele, clearly overwhelmed by the moment, began to cry while performing, before walking over to Dion. The two shared a tender exchange, with Dion lovingly holding Adele’s face and kissing her hand. Adele, after waving to the crowd, quickly returned to the stage to finish her song.
For Adele, who has long been open about her admiration for Dion, the surprise visit was deeply meaningful. In her note, she reflected on how much Dion’s presence at the show meant to her: “Celine I love you so very very much. Words will never sum up what you mean to me, or what you coming to my show means, let alone how it felt seeing you back in your palace with your beautiful family.”
The show marked a full-circle moment for Adele, who had dreamed of performing at the Colosseum specifically because of its connection to Dion. “I have loved being there, it has been such an honor, and Saturday night will be something I remember forever and ever,” she added.
Adele’s residency at the Colosseum has been a huge success, but it’s clear that sharing the stage—if only in spirit—with one of her musical idols made the experience even more special. With only a few weeks remaining, Adele’s Las Vegas residency is set to conclude on a high note, with this heartfelt moment standing as a lasting memory.
