Ariana Grande will perform ten sold-out shows at London's The O2 Arena from Saturday, August 15, to Tuesday, September 1, as part of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. The residency marks her return to the venue where she made her London debut 11 years ago and is her first headlining arena tour in seven years.
Tour dates and background
The shows are scheduled for August 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, and September 1. The tour is her fourth arena tour, following the success of her albums 'Yours Truly' (2013), 'My Everything' (2014), 'Dangerous Woman' (2015), and subsequent releases. Despite recently withdrawing from the upcoming stage production of 'Sunday In The Park With George' at the Barbican, Ariana continues with her demanding tour schedule.
The Barbican's representative said: “Ariana Grande’s team shared the news that she has made the difficult decision to step back from our production of Sunday In The Park With George. She makes this with unreserved understanding and support from Empire Street Productions and everyone at the Barbican. We wish her nothing but the best for the rest of her tour and for the future, and sincerely hope to welcome her to the Barbican one day when the time is right.”
Who is Ariana Grande?
Ariana Grande-Butera, born in June 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, began performing in musicals at the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre and later on cruise ships. She appeared on Broadway in '13' in 2008 before gaining fame as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's 'Victorious' in 2010. Her debut album 'Yours Truly' (2013) became an international hit, followed by 'My Everything' (2014) with hits like 'Problem' and 'Break Free'.
Her 2017 Manchester Arena concert was targeted by a terrorist attack, killing 22 people. Ariana's response included organizing the 'One Love Manchester' benefit concert, which raised over £23 million for victims' families. She later starred as Glinda in the 2024 film 'Wicked', earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Setlist for The O2
According to setlist.fm, the Eternal Sunshine Tour setlist includes:
- Yes, and? (extended intro)
- Positions
- Dandelion
- The Boy Is Mine (extended)
- Eternal Sunshine (with live looped vocal layers intro)
- Just Like Magic
- Thank U, Next
- 7 Rings
- Imperfect For You
- Warm
- Safety Net
- One Last Time
- Rain On Me (Lady Gaga cover)
- Break Free
- Twilight
- Past Zone
- Dangerous Woman
- Honeymoon Avenue (original version, shortened)
- Sometimes
- Hampstead
- Into You
- Hate That I Made You Love Me
- Petal
- Like I Do (world premier)
- We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)
- Supernatural
Support act and stage times
There is no support act for the Eternal Sunshine Tour. Instead, fans can expect video interludes with mashups of her other hits between segments, as the show is structured in five acts.
Ariana is expected to take the stage at approximately 8pm to 8.10pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm each night.
Last-minute tickets
All ten shows are officially sold out, but resale tickets may appear on platforms like AXS Official Resale or Ticketmaster, often on the day of the concert. Fans can also check VIP and hospitality retailer Seat Unique for premium packages that include perks like early access and food and drinks.
For those seeking resale options, VIAGOGO and STUBHUB are listed as potential sources. However, availability is limited and prices may be higher than face value.
Ariana Grande's O2 residency is a highlight of the summer for pop fans, offering a chance to see one of the world's biggest stars in an intimate arena setting.
