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Ariana Grande announces 2026 summer tour

By Chris Morgan | Last updated Aug 28, 2025 11:49 PM ET

Ariana Grande picked up her first Oscar nomination for 'Wicked' and will almost certainly be in the mix again for 'Wicked: Part Two.' She’s also lined up for the fourth 'Meet the Parents' movie, which is titled 'Focker In-Law' (heavy sigh). However, Grande didn’t actually become a household name as an actor. While some grew up with her on Nickelodeon’s 'Victorious' and 'Sam & Cat,' most people first knew her as a musician. The acting career, oddly enough, is her side hustle.

Grande hasn’t hit the road as a musician since 2019, with acting roles and a global pandemic putting her touring days on pause. That drought is ending, though. Grande announced she’ll launch a new tour in June 2026. Yes, that means fans will have to wait until next summer to see her in action. But after seven years off the stage, a few more months won’t hurt.

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Grande isn’t exactly jamming econo with her return. Instead of a sprawling, city-crushing tour, she’s going big in a few places. Next July she’ll do a four-night run in Brooklyn, and the “Eternal Sunshine Tour” wraps with a staggering five shows at London’s O2 Arena.

Unlike Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, who still take the old-school, many-stops approach, Grande is keeping it selective. Maybe it’s scheduling, she’ll likely be tied up with Oscars chatter through March, or maybe it’s just her style. Either way, after a seven-year break from touring, fans aren’t complaining.

(h/t Pitchfork)

Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

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