Ariana Grande Ignites 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour with Triumphant Return to Stage

The wait is over. Pop icon Ariana Grande returned to the live stage last night (June 6), launching her highly anticipated 'Eternal Sunshine' tour at the Oakland Arena in California. This performance marked her first full-scale concert since 2019, igniting a global conversation among her dedicated fanbase.

This monumental tour, her first in seven years, will include a massive 10-show residency at The O2 in London between August and September, promising an extensive opportunity for European fans to experience her live artistry. Grande had previously hinted that this extensive run might be her "last hurrah" in terms of touring, making each date even more poignant.

While the tour shares its name with her critically acclaimed 2024 album, 'Eternal Sunshine', Grande has also released 2021's 'Positions' since her last tour. This meant a treasure trove of tracks received their live debut, a treat for those who have followed her evolving sound.

She opened the concert with the infectious 'Yes, And?' from 'Eternal Sunshine', setting an energetic tone. The setlist traversed her illustrious career, featuring beloved hits like 'Thank U, Next', 'Dangerous Woman', and 'Honeymoon Avenue'. Notably absent, however, were any selections from her 2018 album, 'Sweetener'.

As the night drew to a close, Grande offered a tantalizing glimpse into her future, performing her latest single, 'Hate That I Made You Love Me'. This track is the first taste of her upcoming eighth studio album, 'Petal', building anticipation for what's next.

Fans were quick to share moments from the unforgettable evening across social media:

Ariana Grande kicks off the ‘eternal sunshine’ tour with “yes, and?” at Oakland. pic.twitter.com/T1iClKiunG — Pop Crave (@PopCrave)

Ariana Grande performing the choreography to ‘yes, and?’ at the opening night of the eternal sunshine tour.

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ariana politely requested that entire audience remain quiet before the start of ‘eternal sunshine’ while she uses her looping machine pic.twitter.com/8A68ibcDth
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Ariana Grande performs ‘eternal sunshine’ on the eternal sunshine tour.

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RAIN. ON. ME. pic.twitter.com/DOQI8svByA
— Ariana Grande Today ꕤ (@ArianaToday)

Ariana Grande performs ‘the boy is mine’ with a whip on the eternal sunshine tour.

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Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour Setlist:

• ‘Yes, And?’
• ‘Positions’
• ‘Dandelion’
• ‘The Boy Is Mine’
• ‘Eternal Sunshine’
• ‘Just Like Magic’
• ‘Thank U, Next’
• ‘7 Rings’
• ‘Imperfect for You’
• ‘Warm’
• ‘Safety Net’
• ‘One Last Time’
• ‘Rain on Me’
• ‘Break Free’
• ‘Twilight Zone’
• ‘Past Life’
• ‘Dangerous Woman’
• ‘Honeymoon Avenue’
• ‘Hampstead’
• ‘Into You’
• ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’
• ‘We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)’
• ‘Supernatural’

Last month, the pop superstar officially announced her eighth studio album, 'Petal'. Grande has described the upcoming LP as being "full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging," hinting at a deeply personal and resilient narrative. This new project follows her critically acclaimed 2024 releases, 'Eternal Sunshine' and its deluxe edition, 'Brighter Days Ahead', cementing a prolific period for the artist.

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