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Ariana Grande Returns to the Stage in Oakland, Launches Eternal Sunshine Tour
Ariana Grande performed for the first time in a concert setting since 2019 on June 6, 2026, at the Oakland Arena in California. The performance marked the opening night of her 41‑show Eternal Sunshine Tour, which will run through September 1, 2026, ending at the O2 Arena in London.
The singer, who turns 33 on June 26, had spent the previous seven years focusing on acting. She portrayed Glinda, the Good Witch, in the 2024 film Wicked and its 2025 sequel Wicked: For Good. The roles earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination, and she received a Grammy for her duet with Cynthia Erivo on “Defying Gravity.” During that period, Grande also released her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, which produced the U.S. number‑one singles “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).”
The Oakland show featured a setlist that spanned most of her 13‑year recording career, from early hits such as “Thank U, Next” to newer tracks from Eternal Sunshine. The set also included the lead single from her upcoming eighth studio album, “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” released on May 29. No songs from the Wicked soundtrack appeared in the set.
Production details reported by the venue and the tour’s official website describe a lavish stage design with multiple outfit changes, elaborate lighting, and a narrative structure divided into five acts. The performance included visual references to classic films and Grande’s own career, such as a nod to The Wizard of Oz and a scene featuring a child version of herself. The audience, which included fans wearing red gloves and cat‑ear headbands, responded enthusiastically to each of the 23 songs performed.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour was announced in late 2025 and sold out instantly when tickets went on sale. The tour will visit major U.S. cities—including Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Fort Lauderdale—before a ten‑show run in London. According to the tour’s official schedule, the final show will take place on September 1, 2026.
In addition to the tour, Grande is set to release her eighth studio album, petal, on July 31, 2026. The album will be issued through her own imprint, Babydoll Music, in partnership with Republic Records. The lead single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” was produced by Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Max Martin.
Grande will also appear in the November release of Focker‑In‑Law, the next installment of the Fockers film series, a project she filmed in 2025.
The Oakland performance was described by the venue’s press release as a “homecoming” for Grande, who expressed gratitude to the crowd with the line, “I missed you.” The show’s success is expected to reinforce her position as one of the most commercially successful pop artists, with over 90 million records sold worldwide.
As the tour progresses, fans can anticipate the release of petal, additional tour dates, and the November film appearance. The next scheduled concert in the tour will take place in Los Angeles on June 8, 2026.
The article is based on information from the USA TODAY report, the official tour website, and the Wikipedia entries for Ariana Grande, the Eternal Sunshine Tour, and the petal album.
The singer, who turns 33 on June 26, had spent the previous seven years focusing on acting. She portrayed Glinda, the Good Witch, in the 2024 film Wicked and its 2025 sequel Wicked: For Good. The roles earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination, and she received a Grammy for her duet with Cynthia Erivo on “Defying Gravity.” During that period, Grande also released her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, which produced the U.S. number‑one singles “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).”
The Oakland show featured a setlist that spanned most of her 13‑year recording career, from early hits such as “Thank U, Next” to newer tracks from Eternal Sunshine. The set also included the lead single from her upcoming eighth studio album, “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” released on May 29. No songs from the Wicked soundtrack appeared in the set.
Production details reported by the venue and the tour’s official website describe a lavish stage design with multiple outfit changes, elaborate lighting, and a narrative structure divided into five acts. The performance included visual references to classic films and Grande’s own career, such as a nod to The Wizard of Oz and a scene featuring a child version of herself. The audience, which included fans wearing red gloves and cat‑ear headbands, responded enthusiastically to each of the 23 songs performed.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour was announced in late 2025 and sold out instantly when tickets went on sale. The tour will visit major U.S. cities—including Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Fort Lauderdale—before a ten‑show run in London. According to the tour’s official schedule, the final show will take place on September 1, 2026.
In addition to the tour, Grande is set to release her eighth studio album, petal, on July 31, 2026. The album will be issued through her own imprint, Babydoll Music, in partnership with Republic Records. The lead single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” was produced by Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Max Martin.
Grande will also appear in the November release of Focker‑In‑Law, the next installment of the Fockers film series, a project she filmed in 2025.
The Oakland performance was described by the venue’s press release as a “homecoming” for Grande, who expressed gratitude to the crowd with the line, “I missed you.” The show’s success is expected to reinforce her position as one of the most commercially successful pop artists, with over 90 million records sold worldwide.
As the tour progresses, fans can anticipate the release of petal, additional tour dates, and the November film appearance. The next scheduled concert in the tour will take place in Los Angeles on June 8, 2026.
The article is based on information from the USA TODAY report, the official tour website, and the Wikipedia entries for Ariana Grande, the Eternal Sunshine Tour, and the petal album.
