Ariana Grande Teases 2026 Tour in Cryptic ‘See You Next Year’ Trailer

LOS ANGELES - On August 27, 2025, pop superstar Ariana Grande ignited fan speculation of a major return to live performance by sharing a cryptic video teaser on her Instagram account hinting at plans for 2026. The 30-second clip features a glitch-style, futuristic interface accompanied by a computerized voice announcing, “corrupt file found and corrected,” before concluding with the message “see you next year… announcement loading…”

The teaser’s aesthetic mirrors the visuals from Grande’s Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead short film, suggesting continuity with her 2024 album era. The video also tagged her partner Brighter Days Instagram account and was further highlighted by Live Nation in the post’s metadata, fueling speculation that the forthcoming announcement could be a global tour.

Fans and fellow celebrities flocked to social media to react. Influencer Chris Olsen tweeted, “i knew i felt a shift in the universe a few minutes ago,” while comedian Chris Klemens quipped, “well i can put down the coffee I’ve been chugging bc im AWAKE”. On Ariana’s comments section, one user wondered if the tease signaled a full tour or simply a new project tied to Eternal Sunshine, writing, “Ariana’s ‘see you next year’ has me wondering if she is dropping a tour or just a new album”.

This potential tour would mark Grande’s first since the 2019 Sweetener World Tour, which spanned 101 shows and attracted over 1.3 million attendees worldwide, establishing her as one of pop’s most bankable live acts. Since then, she has focused on acting-most notably starring in the upcoming two-part Wicked films-and released her Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Edition, but has refrained from touring.

In July, Grande addressed concerns about her musical future in an Instagram post, affirming, “I’m developing a plan to sing for you all next year… even if it’s just for a little. It has always been my lifeline”. Whether the teased announcement will reveal tour dates, a residency, or another live venture remains to be seen, but fans are preparing for news imminently.