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Ariana Grande Teases 2026 Announcement With 'Brighter Days Ahead' Continuation

A cryptic clip extends her Eternal Sunshine narrative without confirming any details.

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Overview

  • On Aug. 27, Grande shared a short Instagram teaser that ends with “See you next year … Announcement loading” after a screen declares “A corrupt file has been found and corrected.”
  • The sci‑fi clip continues the Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead storyline, including a shot of the character Peaches’ hand reaching toward four screens.
  • A brief on‑screen label reads “08.06 // est_26,” adding to the puzzle without disclosing specifics.
  • Media and fans are reading the tease as a potential setup for 2026 live shows, though no tour, dates, or format have been announced.
  • In July she told fans she was “working on a plan to sing for you all next year,” even as she promotes Wicked: For Good and films a Meet the Parents sequel, and she has not toured since 2019.