A gown that captivated nearly a billion viewers during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony is now taking on a new life in Montreal, where Céline Dion’s Dior creation is being unveiled in a North American premiere.
On May 15, 2026, the McCord Stewart Museum will present Céline in Dior: A Dazzling Moment, featuring the haute couture gown worn by the Quebec singer during her performance from the Eiffel Tower as she sang Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour.”
Designed specifically for Céline Dion by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s Artistic Director from 2016 to 2025, the gown represents more than 1,000 hours of craftsmanship and has previously been shown in Paris and Seoul.
The dress is the centrepiece of an intimate exhibition experience, surrounded by large-scale projections that recreate the atmosphere of the Olympic performance.
“It is both a joy and a privilege to offer the public the opportunity to relive the emotions experienced by nearly one billion viewers around the world during Céline Dion’s performance at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Through a close collaboration with the House of Dior—which generously loaned the gown created by Christian Dior Couture for the occasion—as well as with the artist’s team, we are honoured to present this iconic piece at the McCord Stewart Museum over the coming months,” said Anne Eschapasse, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“The Museum’s internationally recognized expertise in fashion enables us to showcase this creation within an immersive installation, presented alongside our exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. This presentation takes on even greater significance as Céline Dion has just announced her long awaited return to the stage, eagerly anticipated by millions of admirers.”
The museum says the exhibition highlights both artistic performance and couture craftsmanship, placing the gown within a broader Olympic legacy context.
Céline in Dior: A Dazzling Moment pays tribute to an iconic performer and a global cultural moment, captured through fashion, music and memory.
The gown will be on display at the McCord Stewart Museum until September 7, 2026.
