Ariana Grande Pre-Show Strategy for Unveiling ‘Petal’ Full Tracklist Live on the Eternal Sunshine Tour

Published 06/21/2026, 12:52 AM EDT

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Ariana Grande had a big surprise in store for fans during her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Nearly seven years after her last tour, the Grammy-winning singer returned to the stage and, unsurprisingly, went all out to celebrate with her fans. During her concert in Los Angeles, Grande created a live loop recording of 'Eternal Sunshine.'

Along with performing heartfelt hits from her seventh album, the singer also teased her upcoming album, 'Petal.' This is Grande’s eighth studio album, which stole the spotlight before her Eternal Sunshine Tour show began at Inglewood, California. Here is a close look at the singer’s surprise for fans.

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Ariana Grande had been revealing the songs from her eighth studio album, 'Petal,' one by one, before each stop on her tour. Ahead of her show at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, the singer finally unveiled the album's complete 12-song tracklist. A special countdown, which played on the venue's big screen, revealed a new song title from the tracklist every minute. Here is a look at all 12 songs from 'Petal.'

1. Kiss me

2. ⁠Hate that I made you love me

3. Petal

4. ⁠Stay

5. ⁠Oh well

6. Big feelings

7. Freak

8. (Warning signs)

9. ⁠Like i do

10. Never get over me

11. ⁠Bad thing (bunny hop)

12. ⁠Nowhere, nobody

Grande later shared a reel of the full reveal on Instagram. Ahead of her Eternal Sunshine Tour show in Los Angeles on June 13, the countdown displayed on the arena's giant screen revealed 'Kiss Me' at the one-minute mark, confirming it as the album's opening track. 

The following night, on June 14, the same countdown revealed 'Petal' at the three-minute mark. The second track on the album, 'Hate That I Made You Love Me,' had already debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fans expected the show at the Kia Forum to unveil three more songs, but Grande had an even bigger surprise for the fans.

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While she officially revealed the complete tracklist for 'Petal,' the singer has also previously discussed or hinted at the album and what it represents.

Ariana Grande talks about her album Petal

Back on May 7, 2026, Ariana Grande spoke about her album, 'Petal,' during a video post on Instagram. She said that her upcoming eighth studio album comes from a place she had previously been "too shy or polite" to explore. She even described it as a little “feral.”

"It's kind of about breaking up with all different kinds of negative attachments, whether it's my own monsters in my own head, external voices, things that no longer serve me," Grande said.

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 "I could be talking about one thing, sharing something, and people could use it however they want and apply it to their own lives," she said.

She first announced 'Petal' in April 2026. And since then, she has continued to reveal glimpses of her work in the studio and much more about the album. It is all set for release on July 31, 2026. 

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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