Ariana Grande launched her Eternal Sunshine Tour on June 6, 2026, at Oakland Arena, delivering a high‑energy set that included the debut of her new single “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” The show marked her first full‑scale tour since 2019 and was followed the next day by a heartfelt thank‑you message to fans.
Oakland debut sparks standing ovation
According to the concert report, Grande’s opening night ended with a raucous standing ovation as she shouted, “Thank you so much, I love you guys so much‑and I missed you,” echoing through the arena. The emotional moment underscored the pent‑up demand for a live experience after a seven‑year hiatus.
Crypto.com Arena and Kia Forum added to summer leg
The tour itinerary, as outlined by the source, includes two additional Oakland dates before moving to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena and the Kia Forum. These venues are slated for mid‑summer,positioning Grande’s comeback alongside other major pop acts returning to the stage.
London O2 Arena hosts ten final shows
Over the next months, Grande will traverse major U.S. markets—Austin, Brooklyn, Chicago—and then close the run with a ten‑night residency at London’s O2 Arena. The extended London engagement reflects both her global fanbase and the strategic push to cement the new single’s momentuum in Europe.
New single debuts at No. 1 on U.K. chart
The source notes that “Hate That I Made You Love Me” entered the U.K. Singles Chart at number one,marking a significant commercial triumph that coincides with the tour launch.. This achievement raises expectations for the song’s longevity on the charts.
Will the chart‑topping single sustain its lead?
Open questions remain about whether the single can maintain its No. 1 position beyond the initial surge, especially as streaming numbers fluctuate after the tour’s conclusion. additionally, the report does not include reactions from industry analysts, leaving the brader impact on Grande’s album cycle uncertain.
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