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Get practising your vocal warm-up exercises because you’re going to need your full range for this one.

Celine Dion will play her first ever headline show at London’s Hyde Park this summer, as part of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time.

The Canadian icon will play a full set on 5 July – her only European date in 2019.

“It’s my first time doing a show in beautiful Hyde Park…. I’m so excited,” said Celine.

“I love London, and it’s a great honour for me to be part of the Barclaycard presents BST Hyde Park concerts.I can’t wait…. summertime in London, here we come!”

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JamesKing, SeniorVicePresident, AEG Presents said: “Celine’s record-breaking career has seen her perform her many iconic songs on the globe’s most iconic stages, yet never before in Hyde Park.

“It is therefore with the utmost excitement that we are bringing Celine Dion to Hyde Park for her only European show of 2019.”

Daniel Mathieson, Head of Experiential Marketing and Partnerships for Barclaycard, added: “We are incredibly proud to be hosting such a huge icon this year.

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“Celine is one of the most celebrated and respected musicians of all time and it will be a privilege to have her perform alongside what is shaping up to be a fantastic set of headliners.

“We are looking forward to seeing her bring some of her biggest hits to Hyde Park and it remains to be seen whether there will be a dry eye in the house after such a titanic performance.”

Pre-sale for tickets will take place at 9am on 23 January, before they go on general sale at 9am on 29 January.

Celine Dion joins Florence + the Machine (13 July) and Robbie Williams (14 July) as artists headlining shows at this year’s Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.