Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine Tour is currently in the midst of a 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena, the venue's biggest of 2026. The run, which began on August 15, will conclude on September 1, with a total of 200,000 fans expected to have seen the singer by its end. The shows are the only European dates on the tour, and all nights are officially sold out, though resale options are available.
The residency has already seen surprises, including a guest appearance by Cynthia Erivo, Grande's Wicked co-star, during the second show on August 16. Demand was so high that an initial five dates were expanded to ten during the presale period last September. This marks Grande's first major tour since 2019's Sweetener World Tour, and follows the release of her eighth studio album, Petal, in July.
Key Times and Dates for the O2 Shows
Doors to the main arena will open at 6:30 pm each night, with the venue's shops, restaurants, and bars opening earlier. Grande's main set is expected to begin between 8:00 pm and 8:15 pm, with shows finishing by around 10:00 pm. The setlist lasts approximately two hours.
The full list of London dates is as follows: Saturday, August 15; Sunday, August 16; Wednesday, August 19; Thursday, August 20; Sunday, August 23; Monday, August 24; Thursday, August 27; Friday, August 28; Monday, August 31; and Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Setlist and Surprise Songs
According to Setlist.fm, the set for the first London show included hits such as 'yes, and?', 'positions', 'thank u, next', '7 rings', 'Rain on Me' (a Lady Gaga cover), 'Break Free', 'Dangerous Woman', 'Into You', and 'we can't be friends (wait for your love)'. Two 'surprise' songs are sometimes performed, though Grande occasionally skips them. There is no support act for the tour; on previous dates, artists like Ty Dolla Sign and Cynthia Erivo have joined Grande during her main set.
Ticket Availability and Travel Advice
At the time of writing, Ticketmaster had very few options on general sale or resale. Resale platform Stubhub has tickets, but prices start from around £200. The O2 is best reached via the Jubilee line to North Greenwich station, which is a short walk from the venue. A strict clear-bag policy is in place for the shows: each ticketholder may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag (or a re-sealable freezer bag) sized 30cm x 15cm x 30cm or smaller, with no tints, prints, or patterns. Medical, accessibility, and parent/child-care bags are permitted but subject to security checks. Cameras and recording devices are banned, though mobile phones are allowed.
Merchandise and Critical Reception
Official merchandise is available at the O2's merch shop, Grande's online store, and a central London pop-up (reservation only, open August 15-28, 12pm-8pm, except Sundays when it closes at 6pm). Reviews of the London shows have been largely positive: The Times called it a 'five-star show' from 'one of pop's most extraordinary singers', and the Telegraph also awarded full marks for a 'cosmic journey through her psychological universe'. NME gave five stars, while the Independent and the Guardian each awarded four stars, with the latter calling it 'a good testament to her 13-year pop career and worthy of being enjoyed'.
