Ariana Grande Brings Back Dangerous Woman for Eternal Sunshine Tour

Ariana Grande is officially in tour mode. The pop superstar shared a rehearsal clip on Instagram performing "Dangerous Woman," the title track from her 2016 album, confirming the song will appear on the setlist for her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour. It is the first time she has performed the track since the Sweetener World Tour back in 2019.

The clip dropped on May 6, which also marks nearly 10 years since Dangerous Woman arrived on May 20, 2016. Grande acknowledged both milestones in her caption, telling fans to expect her in a month and announcing the preorder for her upcoming album, Petal.

What the Eternal Sunshine Tour Means for Live Music in 2025

The Eternal Sunshine Tour kicks off June 6 in Oakland, California, and hits major markets including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Montreal, and New York City before wrapping with 10 nights at London's O2 Arena in September. This is Grande's first full tour run in six years, and the demand around it has been significant.

For context on the commercial weight here: Eternal Sunshine, her 2024 album, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and produced two No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)." Dangerous Woman, the album she is now revisiting, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and sent its title track to No. 8 on the Hot 100, earning a Grammy nomination for best pop solo performance.

Petal, the follow-up to Eternal Sunshine, is set for release on July 31. That means the tour and the album drop will overlap, which is a smart release strategy that keeps fan energy high across the full run.

What Independent Artists Can Take From This Moment

There are a few real lessons in what Grande is doing right now. First, she is treating the catalog as an asset, not an afterthought. Bringing back "Dangerous Woman" after six years off the setlist is a deliberate move that rewards long-time fans and reintroduces the song to a newer audience ahead of a new album cycle.

Second, the rehearsal clip itself is a content play. It builds anticipation without giving everything away, and it got massive organic engagement from the fanbase. Independent artists can apply this same logic at any scale. A rehearsal snippet, a soundcheck clip, a behind-the-scenes moment before a show: these are low-cost ways to build real excitement.

Third, the timing of Petal dropping mid-tour is worth studying. If you are planning a release, aligning it with a live moment, whether a headline show, a festival slot, or even a local run, gives both the music and the performances more momentum.

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