Ariana Grande concluded her 41-date The Eternal Sunshine Tour on Tuesday with an emotional final performance at London’s O2 Arena. The singer, who performed across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., used her final moments on stage to express deep gratitude to her supporters, describing the tour as one of the “most beautiful, extraordinary, experiences” of her life.
Addressing the crowd, the 33-year-old star admitted she was struggling to speak “without sobbing completely.” She told the audience, “I’ll cherish this experience always. I have the best fans in the entire world and I always have. Thank you for all of your effort and continuing to make this so special. I have loved every minute of this with you all.”
The conclusion of the tour marks the beginning of a planned hiatus for the singer. A representative for Grande confirmed to People magazine in August that she intends to “take a step back from visibility” following the final shows. The statement noted that the singer looked forward to finishing the tour “both healthily and happily” before taking a break from public-facing work, which has been accompanied by “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”
Despite the emotional weight of the finale, the show featured a lighthearted moment regarding the star’s wardrobe. On Monday, Grande informed fans via social media that she had to swap her signature six-inch platform boots after sustaining a foot injury. She reassured her followers that she was recovering, even if she appeared slightly shorter on stage. The audience mirrored her iconic style, with many fans arriving in stilettos, cat ears, and ponytails—a detail the singer acknowledged during the show.
The concert ended with a dramatic, sci-fi-inspired sequence that saw Grande ascend into a spacecraft in a beam of light. While it remains unclear when she will return to the public sphere, her recent album, “Petal,” remains a significant presence in the industry. The project is currently in the running for artist of the year at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards this September. The report also notes that with the final leg being a 10-date run at London’s O2 Arena, the music star confirmed in August that she’d be taking time out after the conclusion of her live shows.
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