Ariana Grande has addressed her London fans directly, expressing excitement ahead of her 10-night residency at The O2, which will mark the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour. The announcement comes after the singer revealed she will be taking a step back from public life and withdrawing from a planned London theatre production.
Grande's Message to Fans
In an Instagram post following the end of her North American leg, Grande wrote: "I love you … i cannot believe that this concludes the north american leg of the eternal sunshine tour. I am overwhelmed with love and the deepest gratitude. thank you endlessly for the most special, beautiful, joyful and deeply fulfilling few months …I will cherish every moment of this time with you all & these memories forever. Thank you, chicago … london, i cannot wait to see you soon. i love you all more than ever."
The 33-year-old singer had previously spoken on stage about her decision to take a break, clarifying that it was "not a reactive or impulsive thing." This followed speculation about her health after the release of her music video for "Petal."
London Shows and Setlist
The O2 residency begins on August 15 and runs through September 1. According to setlist.fm, the expected setlist for the Eternal Sunshine Tour includes hits such as "Yes, and?", "Positions", "7 Rings", "Thank U, Next", "Dangerous Woman", and "We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)", among others.
Withdrawal from London Theatre Production
Grande will no longer appear in the upcoming London revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sunday In The Park With George" at the Barbican, where she was set to star opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey. The production, scheduled for summer 2027, will continue as planned with Bailey, and Grande's role will be recast.
A representative for the Barbican 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. Our brilliant theatre team are continuing their hard work preparing for Sunday In The Park with George to open at the Barbican in summer 2027 as planned, starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Marianne Elliott. Further casting and details about the run, as well as information about how to buy tickets, will be announced soon."
Ticket Availability
Tickets for the O2 shows are officially sold out, but a limited number of resale tickets are available through official platforms such as AXS Official Resale and Ticketmaster. Fans are advised to monitor these sites, as last-minute tickets often become available on the day of concerts.
For those seeking VIP experiences, Seat Unique offers premium packages with benefits like early venue access and food and drink options. Additionally, fans can stay updated on London events through the Going Out Out newsletter.
