Ariana Grande recently shared her most candid thoughts yet about the future direction of her career. In a heartfelt and revealing appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler, the pop sensation discussed her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour, suggesting that it could very well mark “one last hurrah” before a long hiatus from live performances. While she refrained from making definitive statements, Grande admitted that she anticipates a significant break after the tour ends. “I don’t want to say anything too definitive,” she told Poehler. “I do know that I’m very excited to go on this small tour, but it may be a very long time before something like this happens again. So, I’m going to give it my all, and it’s going to be beautiful, and I’m incredibly grateful for it.”
Her comments come at a time when anticipation for her first world tour in seven years is at a fever pitch. Demand for tickets for the 2026 dates has surged worldwide. Grande has described this tour as a deeply emotional return, one shaped by gratitude, personal healing, and a renewed bond with her fans.
In a touching moment during the interview, Grande reflected on the influence of one of her biggest inspirations, Mariah Carey. She praised Carey for both her artistic genius and generosity, and described the surreal experience of being embraced by an artist she once idolised from afar. “Every time I cross paths with her, I have to pinch myself,” Grande said. “The best part is how kind she has been to me and how she’s embraced me. She’s such a wonderful, kind person. I really love her… Yes, she’s the greatest vocalist, of course, but it’s the other qualities that make her who she is.”
This interview follows a recent piece in The New York Times, where Grande directly addressed speculation about her future in music. She reassured fans that she’s not stepping away from music, emphasising that it will always be a key part of her life, even as she embraces new career ventures, such as major film roles and her successful beauty brand.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour will support her critically acclaimed 2024 album, which topped global charts and spawned hits like “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).”