Ariana Grande teases ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour update as she attends Critics Choice Awards

Ariana Grande has shared a fresh update on her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour, revealing that preparations are well underway as she made an appearance at the Critics Choice Awards.

Speaking to E! News at the ceremony on Sunday, the 32-year-old singer said the tour is “in a good place”, confirming she has been working on the set list for months ahead of rehearsals starting soon.

“I’ve been working on the set list for months now,” Grande said. “It’s in a good place, but we’ll never know until we get into the rehearsals, which are starting very soon, and we put things on their feet if it’ll make sense or not.”

The Eternal Sunshine Tour will mark Grande’s first concert trek in seven years, following 2019’s Sweetener World Tour. Despite the anticipation, the singer said she plans to keep details under wraps.

“I want to let it be a surprise,” she added, before saying she feels grateful to be working and is excited to return to touring.

Grande attended the Critics Choice Awards following her nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Glinda in Wicked: For Good. She ultimately lost out on the award to Amy Madigan for Weapons. The Universal blockbuster also received several other nominations on the night, including Best Picture and Best Costume Design.

The singer has previously suggested the Eternal Sunshine Tour could be her “last hurrah” for some time. Speaking on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, Grande said she does not plan to tour again for a long while after this run of shows.

“I’m very excited to do this small tour, but I think it might not happen again for a long, long time,” she said. “That’s why I’m doing it. One last hurrah, for now.”

Grande has also been open about wanting to explore projects outside of pop music, including acting and comedy, saying she hopes to follow opportunities that feel creatively fulfilling in the moment.