Global pop sensation Ariana Grande has given her eager fans a significant update on her long-awaited return to the stage, directly addressing her upcoming tour while attending the Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica.
Tour Update from the Red Carpet
The 32-year-old singer and actress, who was at the ceremony to celebrate her role in Wicked: For Good, took a moment to shift focus to her music career and the highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine Tour. Grande revealed that while the set list has been in development for months, the crucial rehearsal phase is imminent.
"I’ve been working on the set list for months now. It’s in a good place," Grande told reporters. "But we’ll never know until we get into the rehearsals — which are starting very soon — and we put things on their feet if it’ll make sense or not." She added that she wants the production to be a surprise for attendees, stating, "I am grateful to work, and I’m excited for the tour."
Major London Residency Confirmed
This tour marks Grande's first global concert series since the 2019 Sweetener World Tour, promising a fresh and distinct experience. For British fans, the news is particularly exciting as the itinerary includes a major 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena.
The run of shows is scheduled to begin in August 2026 and will see the star perform for a cumulative audience of 200,000 people in the capital. The confirmed London dates are:
- Sat Aug 15 – London, UK – The O2
- Sun Aug 16 – London, UK – The O2
- Wed Aug 19 – London, UK – The O2
- Thu Aug 20 – London, UK – The O2
- Sun Aug 23 – London, UK – The O2
- Mon Aug 24 – London, UK – The O2
- Thu Aug 27 – London, UK – The O2
- Fri Aug 28 – London, UK – The O2
- Mon Aug 31 – London, UK – The O2
- Tue Sep 1 – London, UK – The O2
How to Secure Tickets for the UK Shows
While initial ticket sales have sold out, opportunities remain for fans hoping to attend. Official retailers like Ticketmaster and Live Nation may occasionally release leftover stock, so vigilance is advised.
However, the most consistent current option is through authorised resale platforms. These sites offer a secondary market for tickets, though buyers should always ensure they are using reputable vendors. Available options include:
- viagogo
- Vivid Seats
- StubHub
With rehearsals set to begin shortly, the countdown is now firmly on for Ariana Grande's grand return to live performance, culminating in a spectacular summer series of shows in London that is expected to be one of the year's biggest musical events.
