Ariana Grande concludes Eternal Sunshine tour and announces hiatus

The singer wrapped up her final London show tonight, delivering a tearful performance to a 200,000‑strong crowd without warning. Over the past few months, fans have reported a steep drop in Grande’s health and documented a foot injury that forced her to swap her iconic stilettos for knee‑high boots.

Despite the physical strain, she spun across the stage at the up‑tempo moments of “Dangerous Woman” and “Break Free.” The set’s emotional high point came early, when she sang “One Last Time” close to the audience after the tragedy marked the Manchester terror attack. The singer put the song in the centre of the stage, kneeling on the boards as fans sang every word from the call‑out, and tears rolled down her cheeks as the pattern lights flashed across the stage.

After the concert, she thanked the audience for their support, describing the night as “beautiful extraordinary experience.” She said she will hold onto great memories and “always have the best fans in the world.” At the same time, she reaffirmed that she has taken a break from public life, a decision she has communicated by her publicist and in interviews with People magazine, citing “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.” The singer has reiterated that “boundaries need to be set” and that a break is needed for her health and recovery.

Grace is also stepping away from a production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George at London’s Barbican next summer, which she was set to perform alongside actress Cynthia Erivo. The singer’s co‑star Jonathan Bailey will also withdraw from the production on the same day. Fans from outside the UK, including a stage‑hand from France who travelled for the show, spoke highly of the singer’s decision to take a break. They praised her courage and willingness to prioritize her health, noting that “she has to reclaim her power and her energy.”

The last night was an emotional farewell. The singer’s voice faltered briefly during “Nowhere, Nobody” when the singer sang the line “Hard to believe in a perfect ending.” While the performance was flawless, she was sure that she needed the break. The fans have been left wondering when she will return or whether it will be a permanent decision. The record shows that the final set included the “For Good” duet with Cynthia Erivo, as well as the special moment when she asked the audience to do the UK version of the Dua Lipa fan‑record‑breaking “Never,” “Finally” “I’ve with Kathleen family text.”