Get Ready to Shine Again: Ariana Grande Announces Her Long-Awaited 2026 Tour
The stage lights flicker back to life. After seven years away from live concert touring, Ariana Grande is making her majestic return with The Eternal Sunshine Tour—a dazzling journey through some of the world’s greatest venues, starting summer 2026.
In a heartfelt social media reveal on August 28, 2025, Grande teased fans with “see you next year” before officially unveiling her new tour that celebrates her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine (2024).
Tour Highlights at a Glance
- Start & Finish: Kicks off in Oakland on June 6, 2026, and wraps with five epic nights at London’s O₂ Arena from August 15–23.
- Show Count: A powerful 27-show run across North America, Canada, and the UK.
- Major Stops: Expect Californian energy in Los Angeles, southern charm in Atlanta, New York buzz in Brooklyn, and Canadian cheers in Montreal, among others.
- Tour Name Origin: Named after the emotive album Eternal Sunshine (March 2024) and its deluxe edition Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead (2025).
Ticketing & Fan Access
- North American Presale: Starts September 9, 2025; general tickets on September 10.
- UK Presale: Opens September 16, followed by general sales on September 18.
- VIP Perks: Think early entry, exclusive merch, and VIP lounge access—available via vipnation.com.
- Fans can sign up for advance access links on ArianaGrande.com or through Live Nation presale registrations.
Fans Are Buzzing
This isn’t just another tour—it’s a heartfelt homecoming. Grande’s last major trek was the Sweetener World Tour in 2019—a project that awed audiences around the globe.
In the meantime, she evolved both artistically and personally. Her Eternal Sunshine album explored vibrant dance-pop textures and hit number one across charts. Plus, her stunning role as Glinda in Wicked earned her critical acclaim and an Oscar nod—furthering her artistic evolution.
When asked about touring, she once said, “acting feels like home right now,” teasing that music would return—and now it’s finally happening.
Tour Schedule Snapshot
| Period | Locations Highlighted |
| June 2026 | Oakland, Los Angeles, Austin, Sunrise |
| July 2026 | Atlanta, Brooklyn, Boston, Montreal |
| August 2026 | Chicago, London (O₂ Arena five-night run) |
A Glimpse Into the Future
Fans hope this is just the beginning—a first act in a multi-leg tour that could expand globally. With her soaring artistry and evolving identity, Grande’s return is more than nostalgia—it’s a reinvention.
For fans, this tour is a reunion, a celebration, and a promise of more to come. For music lovers, it’s the long-awaited comeback of one of pop music’s most celebrated voices. Grande’s blend of emotional honesty, evolving artistry, and stagecraft promises that The Eternal Sunshine Tour will be unforgettable.
