Ariana Grande is ready to change the rhythm of her life. The Grammy-winning singer and Wicked star revealed that her upcoming tour will likely be her last for the foreseeable future, marking a major shift in her career and personal priorities.
During an appearance on the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Grande shared that next year’s tour is shaping up to be a farewell, at least for now. “I’m going to give it everything,” she said, noting that while she loves performing, the pace of touring no longer aligns with where she is heading. She didn’t use the word “retirement,” but she made it clear fans shouldn’t expect any back-to-back tours anytime soon.
Turning the Page
Grande, now 31, said she has reached a point where she wants to explore passions beyond the pop machine that has driven much of her life. She explained that her music career “took over everything” for years, leaving little space for other creative ambitions or personal growth.
She made it clear that this isn’t about burnout, it’s about evolution. She’s grateful for her time onstage and for everything her albums and tours brought her. But she also admitted she’s ready to see who she is outside the studio and spotlight. There’s a creative world she hasn’t fully tapped into yet, and she’s excited to step into it, even if it means stepping away from the microphone for a while.
From Ponytail to Playbill
If the next tour marks a pause in her musical journey, it may be acting that fills the space. Grande has fully embraced her role as Glinda in Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated film adaptation co-starring Cynthia Erivo. The two have been making the rounds promoting the movie ahead of its release this Friday.
Grande’s performance has already been teasing fans with a softer, theatrical side of her artistry, one that’s more character-driven and less dependent on radio charts. It’s a new challenge, and it appears to be energizing her.
A New Kind of Spotlight
Grande hinted that the next few years will look nothing like the last 15, a bold statement for someone who has built a career on chart-topping albums, global tours and viral pop culture moments. While she didn’t give a timeline or detailed roadmap, it’s clear she’s ready to take the scenic route.
This isn’t a goodbye, just a different kind of hello. Grande may be stepping off the stage, but she’s stepping into something bigger, a creative era defined by choice, not obligation. And something tells us Glinda isn’t her final act.
