Ariana Grande is poised for a transformative 2026, headlining her first major concert tour in six years with The Eternal Sunshine Tour kicking off June 6 in Oakland, California, while her catalog enjoys renewed chart success and her film career builds on the acclaim from *Wicked: For Good*.

Ariana Grande is pictured attending the Billboard 13th Annual Women In Music event in New York City on Dec. 6, 2018.
Ariana Grande

The tour, supporting her 2024 album *Eternal Sunshine* and drawing from *Positions* (2020), marks a deliberate return to live performance after Grande stepped away to film the two-part *Wicked* adaptation. The run spans North America and Europe, concluding September 1 at The O2 Arena in London with a five-night stand. Key U.S. stops include multiple dates in Oakland (June 6, 9, 10), Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena (June 13, 14) and Kia Forum (June 17, 19), Austin's Moody Center (June 24, 26), Sunrise, Florida's Amerant Bank Arena (June 30, July 2), Atlanta's State Farm Arena (July 6), and others extending into summer.

Grande has described the tour as intentionally scaled down compared to her previous arena spectacles, emphasizing intimacy after the long hiatus. In recent interviews, she called it her potential "last hurrah" for large-scale touring, signaling a pivot toward acting and diverse creative endeavors. "The last 10 or 15 years will look very different from the ones that are coming," she said, expressing eagerness for new roles and variety in her career.

Tickets for the U.S. leg have sold out rapidly through primary channels, with resale markets seeing high demand. Fans have voiced frustration over Ticketmaster dynamics and secondary pricing, though official sales via her website and Live Nation remain the primary avenue.

Amid tour preparations, Grande's music continues to thrive. As of Feb. 24, 2026, four tracks re-entered the U.K. Official Vinyl Singles Top 40: "34+35" at No. 18, "Positions" at No. 21, "Hampstead" at No. 25, and her Grammy-winning "Defying Gravity" duet with Cynthia Erivo at No. 32. The resurgence underscores sustained fan interest despite no new studio releases since *Eternal Sunshine*. The catalog momentum aligns with her focus on acting, as she has indicated music creation will take a backseat for the foreseeable future.

Grande skipped the Feb. 1, 2026, Grammys ceremony despite winning Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Defying Gravity" during the pre-show. She celebrated the win on Instagram Story but has maintained a lower awards-season profile this year, prioritizing personal and professional transitions.

On the screen front, Grande wrapped production on *Focker-in-Law*, the fourth installment in the *Meet the Parents* franchise starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. Set for theatrical release Nov. 25, 2026, the comedy marks her next major live-action role post-*Wicked*. She has teased excitement for the humorous script and ensemble cast.

Grande and *Wicked* co-star Jonathan Bailey are confirmed to lead a revival of Stephen Sondheim's *Sunday in the Park with George* at London's Barbican Centre in summer 2027. The production, directed by Marianne Elliott, will feature the pair as George Seurat and Dot. They teased the collaboration with a joint Instagram post in front of Seurat's iconic painting, building anticipation for their onstage reunion.

Additional projects include a rumored season of *American Horror Story* (potentially Season 13, eyed for late 2026) and an unnamed endeavor she described as something that "contains multitudes" and "inspires me deeply." In a January interview, she hinted at more announcements soon, emphasizing her shift toward roles that offer fresh challenges.

Fan speculation has swirled around other possibilities, including a potential fifth collaboration with The Weeknd after he posted about their four prior tracks — "Love Me Harder," "off the table," "Save Your Tears (Remix)," and "Die For You (Remix)" — with explosion emojis suggesting another release. Grande has not commented directly, but the buzz reflects ongoing interest in her musical partnerships.

Recent viral moments include a *Late Show* spoof using edited footage of Grande as Glinda to comment on political figures, and her reaction to a Vogue Japan cover photoshop error. She remains active with R.E.M. Beauty promotions and selective social media shares, often featuring glimpses of her life with husband Dalton Gomez and her rescue dogs.

As June approaches, The Eternal Sunshine Tour represents a bridge between Grande's pop legacy and her evolving Hollywood ambitions. With sold-out shows, chart resurgence, and high-profile acting gigs lined up, 2026 positions the 32-year-old as a multifaceted entertainer navigating a deliberate career evolution.