Céline in Dior: A Dazzling Moment
From May 15 to September 7, 2026, the Museum presents the North American premiere of the exquisite Christian Dior Couture gown worn by Céline Dion during her unforgettable performance from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Created especially for Céline Dion by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s Artistic Director from 2016 to 2025, this gown showcases outstanding craftsmanship and required more than 1,000 hours of work. Previously shown in Paris and Seoul, this haute couture piece is the focal point of an intimate and exclusive experience. Revealed in a striking exhibition design conceived by Pierre-Étienne Locas, it is brought into a rare, up-close encounter at the heart of large-scale projections that draw visitors back into the breathtaking performance of Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour” by the stellar Quebec singer.
Céline in Dior: A Dazzling Moment pays tribute to an iconic performer, and to a moment that captured hearts, embodied in a dress.
Duration of the immersive experience: 10 minutes.
Acknowledgements
The Museum would like to thank its team and all the individuals, institutions and organizations who have contributed towards the presentation of this exhibition.
An exhibition produced by the McCord Stewart Museum
Project Management
Caroline Truchon, Senior Project Manager, Exhibitions
Art Direction and Exhibition Design
Pierre-Étienne Locas
Curation
Cynthia Cooper, Head, Collections and Research and Senior Curator, Dress, Fashion and Textiles
Graphic Design
Anne-Marie Demers
Video Production and Editing
Christian Roy
Exhibition Music
Laurier Rajotte
Lighting Design
Martin Sirois
Technical Direction
Samuel Thériault
McCord Stewart Museum Team
Mélissa Jacques, Supervisor, Technical Services, Exhibitions
Olivier LeBlanc-Roy, Technician, Exhibitions
Sara Serban, Conservator
Caroline Bourgeois, adjointe, Conservation Assistant
Caterina Florio, Head, Conservation
Sonia Kata, Conservator
Karine Rousseau, Head, Collections Management
Stéphanie Poisson, Head, Digital Outreach, Collections and Exhibitions
Laura Dumitriu, Photographer
Clara Chouinard, Project Manager, Education, Community Engagement and Cultural Programs
Facilitator Team
Marc-André Champagne, Officer, Public Relations
External Team
Editing and Translation
Edith Skewes-Cox, English
Pascale Guertin, French
Installation
Espace Montage
Graphic Production
Pro Séri
Transport
Artys Transit
Special Thanks
Christian Dior Couture
Céline Dion
Feeling Productions, Inc.
Comité international olympique / International Olympic Committee
Sophie Carré
Laura Gilli
Contest
Until September 7, 2026
Contest | Céline in Dior x Reitmans
Enter for your chance to win over $5,000 in gift cards for a getaway for two, retracing Céline Dion’s iconic performance at the Eiffel Tower!
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Group programming
Until September 7, 2026
Plan a self-guided tour as a group
During this tour, participants will be able to discover a Christian Dior Couture gown that required more than 1,000 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. It is brought into a rare, up-close encounter at the heart of large-scale projections that draw visitors back into the breathtaking performance of Édith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour” by the stellar Quebec singer.
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Reitmans marks 100 years of history
As proud Fashion Premier Partner of the McCord Stewart Museum, Reitmans marks 100 years of history by unveiling a commemorative installation on view from May 13th, 2026, to April 18th, 2027, in the Museum’s Hall.
Fashion, memory, and culture are brought together to honour the moments and generations that shaped a century of Canadian women.
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