> At a Glance
> – Ariana Grande will launch her Eternal Sunshine tour on June 6, 2026, in Oakland, Calif.
> – The 45-date run is her first tour in six years and half the size of previous treks
> – Grande calls it “one last hurrah” and hints this may be her final tour for a long time
> – Why it matters: Fans have a limited window to see the pop star live as she re-evaluates her touring future
Ariana Grande is stepping back into the spotlight with a deliberately scaled-down tour that she says might be her last for “a long, long, long, long time.”
The Big Return
Grante, 32, told E! News on Jan. 4 at the Critics Choice Awards that rehearsals are imminent and the setlist has been months in the making.
> “I’ve been working on the set list for months now. It’s in a good place, 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 refused to spoil surprises, saying simply, “I want to let it be a surprise.”
A Smaller, Intentional Run
In a November 2025 chat with Nicole Kidman for Interview magazine, Grande revealed the tour will total 45 shows-about half her previous tour lengths.
- Fewer cities and dates
- Focused on healing her relationship with music and touring
- Described as feeling “so different” from past experiences
Grante doubled down on the finite nature of the run during her Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast appearance.
> “I think the last 10 to 15 years will look very different to the ones that are coming up. I do know that I’m very excited to do this small tour, but I think it might not happen again for a long, long, long, long time.”
Parting Gift
Despite the limited scope, Grande is savoring the moment.
> “It’s going to be beautiful. I’m so grateful it’s happening. I think that’s why I’m doing it because I’m like, ‘One last hurrah.’ For now.”
Key Takeaways
- June 6, 2026, Oakland launch kicks off 45-show Eternal Sunshine tour
- Grande has spent months crafting the setlist and will refine it in rehearsals
- The pop star views this as a potential finale before an indefinite touring hiatus
- Fans can expect surprises and a more intimate scale compared to previous treks
