It has been a long time. Honestly, it feels like forever since we last saw Ariana Grande commanding a stage under that signature ponytail. Since 2019, she has been a bit of a ghost in the touring world. She’s been busy, obviously. Being a movie star in Wicked and building a makeup empire doesn’t leave much room for 100-city treks. But the wait is finally over. The official Ariana Grande US tour dates are here for the "Eternal Sunshine Tour," and it’s not exactly what people were expecting.
If you’re looking for a massive, 80-city stadium run, you might be disappointed. This is much more deliberate. It is an arena-focused, multi-night residency style tour that kicks off in the summer of 2026.
The Actual Schedule for the Eternal Sunshine Tour
Most fans were glued to their phones when the news broke in late August 2025. Ariana confirmed that she is hitting the road starting June 6, 2026. The tour starts in Oakland and basically zig-zags across the most iconic arenas in the country. It’s tight. It’s focused. And the tickets are already a bloodbath on the secondary market.
West Coast Kickoff
The journey starts at the Oakland Arena on June 6. She isn’t just doing a "one and done" there; she’s sticking around for several nights, including June 9 and 10. Then she heads down to Southern California. You’ve got dates at Crypto.com Arena (June 13 and 14) before she hops over to the Kia Forum for a three-night stint on June 17, 19, and 20.
The Southern and East Coast Swing
After the California run, it’s off to Texas. The Moody Center in Austin gets three nights starting June 24. Then she heads to Florida—specifically Sunrise at the Amerant Bank Arena—for a series of shows starting June 30. Atlanta’s State Farm Arena follows on July 6, 8, and 9.
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Brooklyn is arguably the heart of the US leg. She is taking over the Barclays Center for five nights: July 12, 13, 16, 18, and 19. If you live in New York, this is your best shot, but also your biggest headache given the demand. Boston’s TD Garden follows closely behind with dates on July 22, 24, and 25.
The Final Stretch
Before she hops across the pond to London, she hits Montreal at the Bell Centre (July 28, 30, and 31) and finishes the US/North American leg in Chicago. The United Center will host her on August 3, 5, and 6.
Why the 2026 Dates Matter So Much
You have to realize that Ariana hasn't toured since the Sweetener era. That ended in December 2019. Since then, she released Positions and Eternal Sunshine. We are talking about two entire albums of material that have never been performed on a full-scale tour.
In a recent chat with E! News at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, she mentioned she's been working on the setlist for months. She called it a "good place." She also hinted that this might be her "last hurrah" for a while. That’s probably why she chose to do multiple nights in fewer cities rather than hitting every mid-sized market in America. She wants to be present, not exhausted.
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The setlist is expected to be a heavy mix of the new R&B-infused tracks like "yes, and?" and "we can’t be friends (wait for your love)," while still honoring the Positions era. People are also speculating about Wicked influences. Will Glinda make an appearance? Ariana has been coy, saying "we'll have to see" if any of the movie's music makes it into the show.
Getting Tickets Without Losing Your Mind
Ticketmaster and SeatGeek already had a minor meltdown during the presales in September 2025. It was a mess. Roughly 6 million users tried to get tickets for only 41 shows.
Ariana actually spoke out about the resale prices. She said it was "not right" and that she was "incredibly bothered" by the scalping. Unlike many other artists, she actually opted out of dynamic pricing to keep face value costs lower, but that just meant the resellers moved even faster.
If you are still looking for seats, here is the reality:
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- Official Platinum is a trap. Unless you have a huge budget, wait for the week of the show.
- Check the "view from my seat" apps. Some of the Barclays or Kia Forum seats labeled as "obstructed" really aren't that bad for an Ariana show because she spends so much time on the catwalk.
- Resale is king now. Since the general on-sale happened months ago, you are looking at the secondary market. Prices usually dip slightly about 48 hours before the show starts.
The Strategy Behind the Residency Model
By doing three to five nights in cities like Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and London, Ariana is following the lead of artists like Harry Styles and Adele. It’s better for her voice. It’s better for the production. The "Eternal Sunshine Tour" is supposed to have a very specific, neon-washed, dream-like aesthetic. Moving that kind of stage setup every single night is a logistical nightmare.
Stay updated on her official site or through Live Nation. Sometimes they drop "production holds" (tickets previously held for cameras or sound booths) a day before the concert.
Your Next Steps:
- Verify your venue's bag policy specifically for the arena you're visiting; venues like the United Center and Barclays have tightened rules since her last tour.
- Monitor fan forums like r/ariheads for rumors on opening acts, which haven't been officially confirmed for all dates yet.
- Check for "Side View" tickets on official platforms if the main floor is sold out; these often provide the best acoustic experience even if you aren't looking at her head-on.