Ariana Grande is launching a new era of touring with the Eternal Sunshine tour, her first major road run in nearly five years. The trek will feature material from Eternal Sunshine and Positions, and Grande says she is approaching live shows on her own terms after a difficult recent cycle learning how to redefine her relationship with touring.
Eternal Sunshine tour dates
– June 6 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
– June 9 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
– June 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
– June 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
– June 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
– June 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
– June 24 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
– June 26 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
– June 30 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
– July 2 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
– July 6 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
– July 8 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
– July 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
– July 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
– July 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
– July 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
– July 22 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
– July 24 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
– July 28 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
– July 30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
– August 3 – Chicago, IL – United Center
– August 5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
– London – five nights at the O2 Arena (dates to be announced)
Context and outlook
Grande has acknowledged that her previous tour was emotionally draining, and she was intentionally slow to announce a new run while she figured out what touring means to her now. The Eternal Sunshine tour will pair material from her 2020 project Positions with the new era of Eternal Sunshine, signaling a balance between legacy hits and fresh work. In the interim, Grande has been busy with acting, notably portraying Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked. Act II of Wicked is scheduled for release on November 26, 2025.
What this means for fans
The tour reflects Grande’s desire to control the pace and presentation of her live show, aiming for performances that align with her current artistic vision. With a two-album focus on the road and a confirmed set of North American cities followed by a London stretch, fans can expect a large-scale production that centers Grande’s evolving sound and persona.
Summary
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour marks a thoughtful return to the stage on her own terms, blending material from Eternal Sunshine and Positions while expanding to international venues. After a difficult previous touring cycle, Grande signals a mindful, artist-driven approach to live performance, capped by the Wicked film project and a broader momentum into 2025 and beyond.
Commentary and take
Grande’s strategy—redefining touring alongside new and older material—may set a tone for how pop artists balance touring with personal growth. By prioritizing her well-being and artistic direction, she could attract fans seeking not just a concert but a cohesive, thoughtfully produced experience. If the London run follows the U.S. dates, the tour could become a defining chapter in Grande’s career as she navigates music, film, and live performance in a more intentional way.