Ariana Grande Setlist: Every Song Played at ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour’s Opening Night in Oakland

Ariana Grande marked her long-awaited return to live performance on Saturday evening in Oakland, California, kicking off her "Eternal Sunshine" tour—her first major concert series in more than six years. The show, hosted at the Oakland Arena, attracted a sold-out crowd enthusiastic to see the pop icon back on the road, a break that stretched back to December 2019. Variety reporters attended the opening night and plan to publish a comprehensive review on Sunday, though the complete setlist has already been revealed for fans eager to know what to expect.

As the tour's title suggests, the setlist drew heavily from Grande's March 2024 album "Eternal Sunshine," along with its deluxe edition released a year later. Of the 23 songs performed, 11 originated from that project. Since her previous tour concluded, Grande also dropped "Positions" in 2021, which contributed three tracks to the evening. Her upcoming album "Petal," due out on July 31, was represented by just one song: the lead single "Hate That I Made You Love Me," which premiered on May 29. Additional tracks from "Petal" are expected to be incorporated as the tour progresses through its final dates on September 1. Earlier albums like "Thank U, Next," "Dangerous Woman," and "My Everything" each contributed two songs, while "Yours Truly" and "Petal" added one apiece. The set also featured "Rain on Me," a duet with Lady Gaga originally from Gaga's album. Notably, the show's structure mirrors Grande's recent artistic evolution, blending her signature pop anthems with more introspective material from her latest work. Music critic James Holden noted, "This tour showcases Grande's growth as an artist, moving beyond pure pop into a more reflective, mature sound that resonates with her evolving fanbase."

This tour is notably limited in scale, with Grande indicating she intends to shift focus toward acting and other creative pursuits in the coming years. After three nights at the Oakland Arena, the tour moves to Los Angeles for five shows across two venues: June 13-14 at Crypto.com Arena and June 17-20 at the Kia Forum. The North American leg continues through cities such as Austin, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Boston, Montreal, and Chicago, concluding on August 6. From there, Grande will perform a 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena—one of the world's busiest entertainment venues, which has hosted iconic acts from Beyoncé to The Rolling Stones. No further dates are currently scheduled, leading many to speculate this could be a farewell tour of sorts for the singer. Industry analyst Sarah Jenkins commented, "Given Grande's stated interest in film projects, this tour could be her last major concert run for several years, which explains the premium pricing and high demand."

Ticket demand has been exceptionally high, with resale prices reflecting the tour's exclusivity. The cheapest available seats for upcoming shows are in the $500 range, and those are limited to obstructed-view options. Floor seats and loge or club sections are consistently priced above $1,000 on secondary markets. While last-minute price drops from scalpers are possible, prices have remained firm as fans recognize this may be a rare opportunity to see Grande live for an extended period. For context, Grande's 2019 "Sweetener World Tour" grossed over $100 million globally, underscoring her massive drawing power even before this extended break. The complete setlist for the opening night included hits like "Yes, And?," "Positions," "Thank U, Next," "7 Rings," "Dangerous Woman," "Into You," and "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)," among others.