Ariana Grande has postponed three dates on her sold-out "Eternal Sunshine Tour," citing the need to "ensure the full production can be delivered safely and as intended." The cancellations have led to significant frustration among fans who had already booked flights and hotels.
The rescheduled shows include the July 12 performance at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, now set for July 14, and two Boston dates at TD Garden, moved from July 22 and July 24 to July 23 and July 26, respectively. Grande apologized for the changes via Instagram story, stating that "challenges with production" necessitated the adjustments and that safety and the intended show experience were paramount.
Fans expressed their distress on social media, with many highlighting the financial implications of the last-minute changes. One user from Shanghai noted the difficulty of altering three flights totaling 36 hours of travel to New York. Another fan traveling from Argentina lamented the increased cost of rebooking flights for the later Boston date. A fan from Germany expressed frustration at having to leave New York before the rescheduled July 14 date, making them unable to attend.
Some fans speculated that the scheduling conflicts were due to Benson Boone's performances at Barclays Center on July 10-11, suggesting a difficulty in dismantling his stage in time for Grande's show. Others voiced concerns about Grande's physical appearance, with some Instagram users commenting on her perceived frailty and suggesting she needs rest.
Grande's publicist clarified that the postponements were "solely due to a delay on the production side of things." The "Eternal Sunshine Tour" is Grande's first tour in seven years, featuring a complex stage production. The singer is also scheduled to release her eighth studio album, "Petals," on July 31 and is set to appear in the upcoming comedy film "Focker-in-Law."