Ariana Grande concluded her Eternal Sunshine tour on September 1, 2026, in London, where she indicated to fans that she may not tour again for an extended period. During the performance, she expressed emotional moments, particularly while singing 'One Last Time', a song that resonates with survivors of the 2017 Manchester terror attack. Grande engaged with the audience, asking for their support during the performance.
Last month, Grande announced a hiatus from public appearances amid speculation regarding her health and appearance. This includes her withdrawal from a production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sunday in the Park with George' at London's Barbican next summer, where she was set to appear alongside Jonathan Bailey, who also withdrew from the production.
Despite a foot injury that required her to wear knee-high platform boots instead of her usual stilettos, Grande performed energetically, although her voice faltered briefly during the song 'Nowhere, Nobody'. She thanked her fans for their support, stating, 'This has been one of the most beautiful extraordinary experiences of my life.' Grande emphasized her gratitude and expressed her appreciation for her fans.
Following the release of her latest single, 'Petal', fans expressed concern about her weight, prompting her publicist to announce her 'step back from visibility' due to ongoing public scrutiny. Grande reassured fans that her decision was made from a 'thoughtful, empowered place' and had been planned in advance.
The tour, which began in the US in June, marked Grande's return to the stage after a seven-year absence, with 200,000 attendees at the London shows alone. Grande's performance received positive reviews, with Rolling Stone noting her talent and The Telegraph praising the show as 'flawless'. However, some fans expressed concern for her well-being, highlighting the pressures of public life.
Grande concluded her final show by ascending into the rafters of the O2 Arena, leaving fans wondering when they might see her perform again. Many fans attended in her signature 'bunny ears' look, expressing their support for her decision to take a break from touring.