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Sophie McLaughlin

Celine Dion cancels Dublin shows due to 'medical condition' that prevents her from performing

Celine Dion has announced the cancellation of all remaining dates currently on sale for 2023 and 2024 tour.

The Courage World Tour was due to come to Dublin's 3 Arena in April 2024 for two shows.

Tickets purchased for the cancelled dates will be refunded via the original point of sale.

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For further ticket inquiries or options, ticketholders should reach out to their original point of purchase.

As the world has emerged from the pandemic, Celine has continued to be treated for a diagnosed medical condition that prevents her from performing.

Celine is working hard on her recovery, but at this time is unable to successfully prepare for and perform the remainder of the tour.

A statement from the tour said: "We do have every hope that someday soon, Celine will be able to come to all of these cities in Europe to perform for her amazing fans, but that time simply is not now."

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Celine had completed the first 52 dates of the Courage World Tour in North America before the pandemic emerged and paused the tour in March 2020.

Since then, Celine has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a rare condition called Stiff Person’s Syndrome, which causes severe and persistent muscle spasms, and has prevented her from performing.

Celine said: “I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%.

"It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to be back on stage again.

"I want you all to know, I’m not giving up… and I can’t wait to see you again!"

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