Pop superstar Ariana Grande is returning to the stage with her Eternal Sunshine Tour, marking her first global trek since 2019’s Sweetener World Tour. Announced on August 28, 2025, the 27-date tour kicks off June 6, 2026, in Oakland, California, and concludes September 7, 2026, at The O2 Arena in London, England. The tour, supporting her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, has sparked excitement among fans, though some express disappointment over its limited scope.
A Long-Awaited Return
Grande, 32, announced the tour via Instagram, sharing a futuristic teaser video with the caption, “See you next year ♡ 🧸.” The tour follows a six-year hiatus from major performances, during which Grande focused on acting, notably starring as Glinda in Wicked (2024) and its sequel, Wicked: For Good (2025). “I’m so excited to sing for you all again,” Grande said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “This tour is a celebration of Eternal Sunshine and a chance to reconnect with my fans.”
The tour will span North America and Europe, with stops in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Montreal, and a five-night run in London. Fans can access presale tickets now, with general sales starting September 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, per Ticketmaster.
A Compact Tour Sparks Mixed Reactions
Unlike her previous global tours, Eternal Sunshine is a “mini tour,” as Grande described in a July 2025 Instagram post. The 27 shows cover only Canada, the U.S., and England, prompting some fans to criticize the limited dates. “She hasn’t toured in seven years, and only 27 shows feels like a letdown for international fans,” posted X user @aritheweeknd, reflecting sentiments of frustration. Others, like @leasweetener, defended Grande, noting, “She said it’d be small. Let’s just be grateful she’s back on stage.”
Music analyst Jessica Sager told Parade, “Grande’s focus on fewer, high-impact shows reflects her cautious return to touring after a demanding period with Wicked and personal challenges.” The tour will also feature songs from her 2020 album Positions, blending two eras of her career.
What to Expect
Produced by Live Nation, the tour promises a visually stunning production, with Grande teasing references to her 2025 short film Brighter Days Ahead. “Expect an intimate yet spectacular show that captures Ariana’s evolution as an artist,” said Live Nation spokesperson Emily Tran. The setlist is expected to include hits like “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends” from Eternal Sunshine.
With over 3 million likes on her announcement post, per X data, the tour is set to be a hot ticket. As Grande prepares to reclaim the stage, The Eternal Sunshine Tour marks a triumphant return for one of pop’s biggest stars.
Sources: Rolling Stone, Ticketmaster, Parade, Wikipedia
