After two unforgettable years on stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Adele is finding it hard to say goodbye to her “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas residency. With just weeks left before her final performances, the British singer, 36, opened up to her audience, expressing how deeply she will miss the experience that has defined a monumental chapter in her career.
“This really is the beginning of the end,” Adele told the audience during a recent show on Nov. 3, 2024. “There are no other f—ing shows. I’m not going to be like, ‘Surprise!’ This is the end,” she said, acknowledging the bittersweet reality that her time in Las Vegas is nearing its conclusion.
Having kicked off in November 2022 after a brief delay, the residency became one of the most anticipated shows in the city. But now, with only a handful of performances left, Adele has confirmed that she’ll be taking a long break from live shows after this tour. She told fans in September, “I have 10 shows to do, but after that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time, and I will hold you dear in my heart.”
While Adele’s fans in Las Vegas might have hoped for more, the singer made it clear that this residency has been more than just a professional triumph—it’s been a lifeline, a source of joy, and an emotional anchor during a transformative period in her life.
“Those of you who follow me know how much I’ve grown over these two years, and this show, this stage, has been like my best friend,” Adele shared, her voice tinged with emotion. “They say that when you really want something, you have to pay the universe back, and it rewards you tenfold. My life is a thousand times better—I’m talking about my actual life, not just my career, not my music. This show has been my best friend through all of it.”
Adele’s gratitude for her Las Vegas residency has been evident in every performance, and the singer shared a deeply personal connection with the venue itself. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, originally built for Céline Dion’s iconic Las Vegas residency in 2003, became a special home for Adele. In a post on X, the “Easy On Me” artist reflected on how much the venue meant to her.
“I have been performing in Celine Dion’s room for almost two years now,” Adele wrote, touching on the profound connection she felt to Dion’s legacy. “It was the only venue I wanted to play in Vegas because it was built for her. I have a picture of her right next to the stage that I touch every night before I walk on, and she came to the show this weekend—it was a surprise and it was a MOMENT!”
The emotional exchange was made even more powerful when Céline Dion herself appeared in the audience. The 56-year-old Canadian legend took to Instagram to express her admiration, writing, “Adele, we are so grateful to you for welcoming me and my family back to the Colosseum for your amazing show! Your performance was spectacular, your production was so beautiful. We loved seeing you and hearing you sing…it was such an emotional night for us all.”
Dion also offered her well wishes to Adele as she prepares for her much-needed break: “I wish for all your dreams to come true, for you to be doing what you want to do, for taking a little break. You’re in a class by yourself…and you deserve all the best! Thank you forever, Adele.”
As the curtain falls on her residency, Adele has nothing but gratitude for the transformative experience that has been both a career milestone and a deeply personal journey. Fans can expect an emotionally charged final few weeks as the star bids farewell to the stage that has held her closest over the past two years. It’s clear that, for Adele, this show wasn’t just a performance—it was a true companion.
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