Ariana Grande has officially confirmed what fans have been waiting years to hear: she is going back on tour. On August 28, the pop superstar announced the Eternal Sunshine Tour, set to begin in June 2026, marking her first global trek since 2019’s record-breaking Sweetener World Tour.
The announcement follows hours of speculation sparked by a cryptic teaser video that featured glitchy on-screen text and futuristic visuals, consistent with the dreamy-meets-digital aesthetic of her Eternal Sunshine era. Now, the suspense has ended, and fans can start planning to see Ariana live once again.
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Eternal Sunshine Tour Dates
The North American leg kicks off June 6 at Oakland Arena and includes multiple-night runs in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and other major cities. After a full U.S. and Canada schedule, Ariana will take the show to London for an extended five-night residency at The O2 in August.
Key dates include:
• June 6, 9 – Oakland, CA (Oakland Arena)
• June 13, 14 – Los Angeles, CA (Crypto.com Arena)
• June 17, 19 – Los Angeles, CA (Kia Forum)
• June 24, 26 – Austin, TX (Moody Center)
• June 30, July 2 – Sunrise, FL (Amerant Bank Arena)
• July 6, 8 – Atlanta, GA (State Farm Arena)
• July 12, 13, 16, 18 – Brooklyn, NY (Barclays Center)
• July 22, 24 – Boston, MA (TD Garden)
• July 28, 30 – Montreal, QC (Bell Centre)
• August 3, 5 – Chicago, IL (United Center)
• August 15, 16, 19, 20, 23 – London, UK (The O2)
Tickets and Presale Details
• North America: Presale opens September 9, with general onsale September 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
• London: Presale begins September 16, with general onsale September 18 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Fans can register for presale access through September 7 at 11 a.m. ET (2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BST).
Ariana Grande’s Return to the Stage
This marks Ariana’s first tour in seven years. Her last, the Sweetener World Tour, grossed over $146 million and drew 1.3 million fans across multiple continents, cementing her as one of pop’s most bankable performers.
Since then, the pop superstar has split her time between music and acting. She stars as Glinda in the Wicked films and recently confirmed a voice role in the animated musical Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (2028). Despite speculation about stepping back from music, Ariana reaffirmed earlier this year that performing remains essential to her identity. “It is and has always been my lifeline,” she wrote on Instagram.
The Album Behind the Tour
The tour will support Ariana’s new album Eternal Sunshine and its deluxe edition Brighter Days Ahead. The LP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with every track charting on the Hot 100. “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” both entered the Hot 100 at No. 1.
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