Adele’s Las Vegas residency, which has captivated audiences since November 2022, is coming to a bittersweet end. After two years of unforgettable performances at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the singer has revealed that she’s feeling “genuinely sad” as she prepares to conclude this chapter of her career. With only a month left until her final show, Adele addressed the audience during a concert on November 3, 2024, saying, “This really is the beginning of the end,” and made it clear that there would be no surprise encore after the final show, emphasizing that this is the definitive end of her residency.
Adele has made it known that after the residency, she plans to take a significant break from performing. In September 2024, she told the crowd, “I have 10 shows to do, but after that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time,” expressing how much her fans mean to her. Reflecting on her residency experience, she shared that it had deeply impacted her life, not just her career. She explained that the journey has made her life “a thousand times better,” noting how much she’s grown emotionally and personally over the past couple of years. For her, this residency wasn’t just about the music—it was about the connection and how much the experience had become a part of her life.
One of the most poignant moments in her residency came when legendary singer Céline Dion attended one of Adele’s performances. The Colosseum, where Adele has been performing, was originally designed for Dion’s first Las Vegas residency in 2003, making this a full-circle moment for Adele. On social media, she shared how much it meant to her to be performing in Dion’s iconic venue, stating, “I have a picture of her right next to the stage that I touch every night before I walk on.” Dion’s presence at one of Adele’s shows was a powerful moment, and Adele described it as a “MOMENT!” that added extra meaning to her residency.
Dion, who has been a mentor and inspiration to Adele, expressed her gratitude on Instagram, saying how much she appreciated being welcomed back to the Colosseum by Adele and her family. She praised Adele’s performance, calling it “spectacular” and her production “so beautiful,” and even acknowledged the end of Adele’s residency. Dion wished Adele well in her future endeavors and expressed her hope that Adele would get the rest she deserves after such a remarkable journey. She added, “You’re in a class by yourself… and you deserve all the best!”
As the final shows of her Las Vegas residency approach, Adele’s farewell has become a deeply emotional moment for both her and her audience, marking the end of an era for the beloved artist.
