Céline Dion has started a 16-show residency in Paris at the Plénitude Arena, which was previously known as the Défense Arena. The residency began on September 12 and is part of a broader trend in the music industry where artists perform extended series of shows at a single venue. This trend, which originated in Las Vegas in the 1940s, has seen a resurgence in recent years, influenced by economic and logistical factors. As artists seek stable income and fans look for immersive concert experiences, residencies have become a popular format. Las Vegas is widely considered the birthplace of the residency concept. During the 1940s and 1950s, the city's booming casino and hotel industry created opportunities for artists to perform regularly, drawing in tourists. Early pioneers of this format included Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Wayne Newton. Presley, for instance, performed 636 shows over seven years in a 1969 residency at the Westgate Hotel, helping to establish the model for future residencies. The trend gained momentum in the early 2000s, a time when the music industry faced challenges due to the rise of digital music and the decline of physical album sales. To adapt, many artists turned to live performances, especially residencies, as a reliable source of income. Céline Dion's 2003 residency at the Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas, which included 714 shows and earned over $380 million, became a landmark event that inspired others to follow. Residencies have since expanded beyond Las Vegas, with notable artists such as Elton John, Cher, Britney Spears, and Adele hosting their own. In recent years, the trend has continued with major events like Harry Styles’ performances at Wembley Stadium, Bad Bunny’s shows in Puerto Rico, and Adele’s 2024 "Adele World" festival in Munich, which featured a temporary stadium for 80,000 people. Las Vegas remains a key location for large-scale residencies, with the opening of the Sphere in 2023 marking a new era. The $2.3 billion venue has hosted major acts like U2, the Eagles, and Metallica, which will perform 24 shows there in October. A sister venue in Abu Dhabi is expected to open by 2029. The economic impact of these residencies is substantial. Céline Dion’s 16 shows in Paris are estimated to generate between €570 million and €1.2 billion, including revenue from ticket sales, hotels, and transportation. According to Booking.com, 41% of French people have traveled to see an artist perform. However, sociologist Gérôme Guibert suggests that while residencies have reached their peak, concerns about their environmental impact and the high cost of attending such events are growing. He predicts that the trend, which has been prominent in the early 21st century, may be viewed in the future as an extreme phenomenon.