Ariana Grande ends tour with 10 O2 shows, skips West End role
The singer will perform in London between 15 August and 1 September 2026 before taking a break from public work
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Ariana Grande will perform her final live shows in London next summer before taking a break from public work. The 10-night residency at The O2 Arena, running from 15 August to 1 September 2026, will conclude her 41-date Eternal Sunshine Tour, her first in over six years.
The performances follow her decision to withdraw from a planned West End role in a 2027 revival of *Sunday in the Park with George* at the Barbican Theatre. Grande was set to star alongside Jonathan Bailey, her co-star from *Wicked*, but has pulled out as part of her break from public-facing work.
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Why the London shows matter
The O2 residency will be Grande’s last live performances before an indefinite hiatus. Her representative told *This Is Local London* that she wants to finish the tour 'healthily and happily' after facing 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny'. The shows are not being cancelled, and all 10 dates remain scheduled.
Demand for tickets has been high, with several dates already sold out. Limited tickets and official resale options are still available through authorised sellers. The tour’s final performance will take place on 1 September 2026.
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What happens to the West End production
The Barbican Theatre confirmed that the revival of *Sunday in the Park with George* will proceed without Grande. A replacement actor will be announced at a later date. The production, directed by Marianne Elliott, is scheduled to open in early 2027.
I want to conclude this tour healthily and happily before stepping away for a while.
Ariana Grande’s representative, as reported by This Is Local London
What comes next
Grande has not specified how long her break will last. She has not announced any further projects beyond the Eternal Sunshine Tour. The O2 shows will be her last confirmed public appearances before the hiatus.
Questions this report answers
+When are Ariana Grande’s London shows?
Grande will perform 10 concerts at The O2 Arena between 15 August and 1 September 2026. These are the final dates of her Eternal Sunshine Tour before she takes a break from public work.
+Why is Ariana Grande leaving the West End production?
Grande has withdrawn from the 2027 revival of *Sunday in the Park with George* at the Barbican Theatre as part of her decision to step back from public-facing work. The show will proceed with a replacement actor.
+Are tickets still available for the O2 shows?
Several dates are sold out, but limited tickets remain available through authorised sellers. Official resale options may also be offered closer to the performances.
+How long will Ariana Grande’s break last?
Grande has not announced the duration of her hiatus. Her representative said she wants to finish the Eternal Sunshine Tour 'healthily and happily' before stepping away.
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