Ariana Grande closes her London residency at The O2
Ariana Grande takes the stage at The O2 in London on September 1 for the final night of her London residency as part of The Eternal Sunshine Tour. Doors open at 18:30, and this is the final date in a run of concerts that began at the same venue in mid-August. London is also the final stop of the current concert cycle, following Grande's return to major arenas.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour marks her return to more extensive concerts after 2019's Sweetener World Tour. In the meantime, her catalog has expanded considerably. The tour is tied to the 2024 album "Eternal Sunshine" and the expanded edition "Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead", but the finale comes at a time when Grande already also has a new studio album, "Petal", released on July 31, 2026.
That is why the current show works as a cross-section of several phases of her career. New material sits alongside major pop singles such as "positions", "thank u, next", "7 rings", "Break Free", "Dangerous Woman" and "Into You". The London nights held so far show that the program does not rely only on nostalgia, but connects current songs with the repertoire that made Grande one of the most recognizable pop vocalists of her generation.
Tickets for this event have been in high demand, and The O2 currently shows sold-out availability for the final date.
A tour that now also includes the "Petal" album era
The tour title still points to "Eternal Sunshine", the album on which Grande combined contemporary pop and R&B with personal writing about breakups, memory and putting life back together. Its songs "yes, and?", "we can't be friends (wait for your love)" and "the boy is mine" remain important points in the current show.
The context of the final London concert changed after the release of the album "Petal". It is her eighth studio album and brings a darker, more tense tone than its predecessor. Reviews highlighted the more restrained production, layered vocals and lyrics about public pressure, fame and the boundaries between the private person and the pop icon.
The most direct bridge to the new era is the single "hate that i made you love me". The song reached number one on the UK singles chart, and at the shows held so far at The O2 it appears near the end of the main set. The title track "petal" is used as an opening element.
What the London shows so far say about the repertoire
The exact set list for the final night is not guaranteed in advance. Still, the performances held at The O2 during August provide a good framework for what Grande is currently performing.
At the August 24 concert, the program was divided into several acts with video transitions. After the "petal" introduction, Grande began with "yes, and?", then continued with "positions", "dandelion" and "the boy is mine". Later came "eternal sunshine", "just like magic", "thank u, next" and "7 rings", while the middle section included "imperfect for you", "warm", "safety net", "One Last Time", "Rain on Me" and "Break Free".
In later segments, "twilight zone", "past life", "Dangerous Woman", "like i do", "Honeymoon Avenue" and "Hampstead" appeared before the closing sequence with "Into You" and "hate that i made you love me". The encore that night included "we can't be friends (wait for your love)" and "supernatural".
That is not a promise that the order will be identical on September 1. The data show the concept of the current production: Grande jumps between different periods of her career, but organizes them into clearly separated sections rather than simply stringing together her greatest hits.
- The current repertoire relies heavily on "Eternal Sunshine" and its expanded tracks.
- The new album "Petal" has already been incorporated into the concert through several elements and songs.
- Major singles from the "My Everything", "Dangerous Woman", "thank u, next" and "Positions" eras remain important moments of the night.
- Video interludes and instrumental transitions connect the conceptual sections of the performance.
Vocals remain at the center of the performance
Grande built her reputation as a performer whose concerts depend on vocal precision just as much as on pop production. London reviews of the current residency once again highlight her soprano, vocal control and ability to make large arena songs retain a sense of immediacy.
After the first London night, NME particularly highlighted the vocals during "Break Free". The current program also includes details of interest to audiences who follow arrangements: in "eternal sunshine", an introduction with layered live vocal loops has been noted, while some older songs appear in shortened or extended versions.
That suits the newer material, where the production often leaves more room for harmonies and a softer style of singing. In a large arena, that contrast between quiet, precise passages and huge pop choruses becomes one of the main elements of the night.
The O2 as the venue for the final night
The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula is one of London's best-known arenas and can accommodate up to 20,000 visitors, depending on the event configuration. For a major pop concert, that means a huge shared space, but also a production designed to be seen and heard from different sections.
The London residency further changes the feel of this date. Grande is not in the city for just one night; she has turned The O2 into the tour's final base through a run of concerts from August 15 to September 1. The final performance is therefore not a standard one-off arena stop: the performer and the production are already very familiar with the venue, while the audience is coming for the last night of the run.
If new availability appears, it is worth securing tickets in time.
Entry time and a realistic plan for the evening
For September 1, The O2 lists doors opening at 18:30. That time should not be confused with the start of the performance itself. The London concerts so far have generally started at around 20:00, but the final date may have a different schedule, and visitors should allow enough time for security screening and finding their section.
At the August 24 show, Grande started at around 20:00 and finished at around 21:50. That information gives a useful sense of the duration of the current version of the show, but it is not a guarantee for the final night. Production, pauses or changes to the program may affect the total duration.
It is practical to arrive earlier. The O2 is a large complex, and the journey from the station or parking area to your entrance, security checks and movement toward your section can take time when a large number of people arrive at once.
Special rules for bags and equipment
A special clear-bag policy applies to Ariana Grande concerts at The O2. This is one of the most important things to check before setting off.
- Each visitor may bring one completely transparent bag or a transparent resealable bag.
- The transparent bag must not be larger than 30 cm x 15 cm x 30 cm.
- The transparent resealable bag must be medium-sized, up to 30 cm x 26 cm.
- Bags must be made of transparent plastic, vinyl or PVC, without colored patterns.
- Medical, accessibility-related and other essential bags are permitted after a security check.
- Traditional cameras and recording devices are not permitted, while mobile phones with cameras are allowed.
An age restriction of 16+ applies to the floor area, so an appropriate identification document is required for access to that area when requested.
How to get to The O2
The simplest option for many visitors is the London Underground. The nearest station is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line, practically next to the complex. The O2 states that North Greenwich can be reached from central London in around 20 minutes and from Stratford in around 10 minutes, depending on the starting point and traffic conditions.
The complex can also be reached by bus, river transport to North Greenwich Pier, taxi, cable car or bicycle. The pier is a few minutes' walk from the main entrance, while the bus terminal is located immediately next to North Greenwich station.
For visitors arriving by car, an important current venue notice is that major roadworks are taking place in the surrounding area and may significantly slow traffic, especially after events. The parking area for arena events is Car Park 1, so because of possible congestion it makes sense to compare driving with public transport in advance.
Leaving after the concert is often more challenging than arriving. When a large number of people leave the complex within a short period, the station, bus stops and road exits quickly become congested. If you have a time-sensitive connection after the event, leave enough extra time.
Who will find this concert particularly interesting
Long-time fans get a broad cross-section across time. The current program stretches from early songs such as "Honeymoon Avenue", through the singles "Break Free", "Dangerous Woman", "Into You", "thank u, next" and "7 rings", to newer material from "Eternal Sunshine" and "Petal".
For audiences who know Grande primarily through her biggest hits, the concert still has many recognizable moments. Still, this is not just a catalog of singles. The central part of the show uses songs that focus less on explosive choruses and more on atmosphere, harmonies and transitions between acts.
The timing of the concert is especially interesting. "Petal" was released only a few weeks before the end of the London residency, so the show is taking place while audiences are still getting to know the new material. At the same time, "hate that i made you love me" has already become a UK number one.
The final night of the tour carries additional significance
September 1 is the final concert of The Eternal Sunshine Tour, so the audience is attending the last performance of the project that brought Grande back to major concert stages after a multi-year break from touring.
In interviews during the tour, Grande spoke about a stronger sense of presence and connection with the audience than on some earlier tours. That context helps explain why the current show does not rely only on the scale of the production. London reviews describe the performance as a combination of precisely rehearsed arena pop and a more reflective tone.
Special guests, set-list changes or additional songs should not be assumed in advance simply because this is the final night. What has been confirmed is interesting enough: the end of the tour, a run of concerts in the same arena, a new album that is already flowing into the repertoire, and a catalog of songs connecting more than a decade of pop career.
What to check before you leave
The most important practical points are clear: the date is September 1, doors open at 18:30, the concert is at The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula, and a special clear-bag policy applies for entry. An age restriction of 16+ applies to the floor area.
If you are traveling through London, North Greenwich on the Jubilee line is the most direct station. If you are arriving by car, expect possible traffic delays because of roadworks and the departure of large numbers of visitors after the concert. Have your mobile ticket and identification document, if you need one because of your section or age, ready before reaching the checkpoint.
For the concert itself, it is best to arrive without expecting the final night necessarily to repeat every detail of the previous performances. The London shows held so far provide a good framework, but a live concert remains changeable. Based on the nights already held, what can be expected is a strong focus on vocals, a program divided into visually separated acts, and a combination of "Eternal Sunshine", "Petal" and major hits from earlier phases of her career.
Sources:
- The O2 - dates of the London residency, door-opening time, arena capacity, bag rules, age restriction and travel information.
- setlist.fm - recorded repertoire, start time and duration of the August 24, 2026 performance at The O2, and patterns from previous London nights.
- NME - review of the first night of the London residency and context for the album "Petal".
- Official Charts - information about the single "hate that i made you love me" and its number-one position in the United Kingdom.
- People - Ariana Grande's comments about the experience of the current tour and her connection with the audience.
- The Independent - review of the London residency and context for Ariana Grande's current concert phase.