Ariana Grande has officially wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine Tour, ending the 41 show journey with a memorable night at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday. The singer performed in front of a sold out crowd that came together to celebrate her biggest songs and the end of her latest tour. The final show featured several surprises, including the live debut of “nowhere, nobody” and the first tour performance of “warning signs (interlude).” Grande also gave fans another unexpected moment when she changed a line in “thank u, next” to reference her former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, leading to loud cheers from the audience.
The London concert was especially notable because Grande continued performing despite dealing with a foot injury. Instead of wearing her usual heels, the singer performed in UGG boots during the show. The change did not stop her from giving fans a full performance that lasted around two hours. Grande moved through her setlist while delivering many of the songs that fans had been waiting to hear. Her decision to continue the show despite the injury also showed her determination to finish the tour on a strong note.
“Wrote some songs about Ricky, I’m tryna make him my last”
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 1, 2026
— Ariana Grande changes her ‘thank u, next’ lyrics at the final show of her tour. pic.twitter.com/1HyLawyim2
The Eternal Sunshine Tour has been an important chapter for Grande, who has spent months performing for fans across different cities. Throughout the tour, she has shared several personal moments on stage and spoken about the special connection she feels with her audience. The final concert in London appeared to carry extra meaning as she looked back on the journey and thanked fans for being part of it.
The surprise reference to Ricky Alvarez also quickly became one of the talking points from the final show. Grande and Alvarez dated in 2015, and fans have followed references to their past relationship over the years. By changing the lyrics of “thank u, next,” Grande created an unexpected moment that many fans in the arena immediately noticed and celebrated.
With the tour now over, Grande is expected to take a planned break from the spotlight. After such a busy period of music, live performances and other projects, the break could give the singer time to step away from the demands of touring. For fans, however, the final London concert offered a fitting ending to the Eternal Sunshine era, complete with surprise performances, personal moments and plenty of excitement.
