Ariana Grande Brings the Eternal Sunshine Tour to Atlanta at State Farm Arena
July 6, 8 & 9, 2026 · State Farm Arena · Doors 6:30 PM · Atlanta, GA
Ariana Grande — State Farm Arena Atlanta 2026
- Dates & times: July 6, 8 & 9, 2026 · Doors 7:00 PM · Show ~9:00 PM · Ava Max opens.
- Bag policy: No clear bag required — all bags 14″ × 14″ × 6″ or smaller. Backpacks banned.
- MARTA: SEC District Station, Blue & Green Lines — exit Gates 4, 5, or 2. Fare $2.50 + $2.00 Breeze Card.
- Parking & payment: Pre-book via ParkMobile. State Farm Drive is closest. Cashless only — no cash accepted.
Ariana Grande performs three consecutive nights at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia July 6, 8, and 9, 2026 her first Atlanta shows since November 2019. The Eternal Sunshine Tour is her first headline run since the Sweetener World Tour grossed $146 million. Atlanta has hosted Grande six times across four tours at this same downtown arena.
Grande arrives in Atlanta directly from three Florida nights at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The July 9 show closes out a six-date southern stretch. For fans who couldn’t get tickets to opening weekend in Oakland or the sold-out Florida run, Atlanta represents the first real second-chance opportunity on this leg.
Ariana Grande Atlanta Show Schedule
Grande hits the State Farm Arena stage at approximately 9:00 PM each night, based on Eternal Sunshine Tour show timing. Doors open at 6:30 PM for all three dates, per the official State Farm Arena event listing.
| Date | Day | Doors | Opening Act | Show Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Monday | 6:30 PM | Ava Max | ~9:00 PM |
| July 8, 2026 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM | Ava Max | ~9:00 PM |
| July 9, 2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | Ava Max | ~9:00 PM |
Ava Max opens all three Atlanta nights per the official tour listing. Her set typically runs 30 to 40 minutes. Arriving by 8:00 PM puts you inside before Ava Max finishes, with time to find your section and settle in before Grande takes over.
Ariana Grande Atlanta Tickets
Face value tickets for the Atlanta dates range from approximately $60 to $350, per the original Ticketmaster listing. Grande opted out of dynamic pricing for this tour after publicly calling resale markups “not right.” Primary face value prices remain fixed but SeatGeek and StubHub secondary market listings for all three dates run significantly above that range.
Ticketmaster.com sells official primary tickets for all three State Farm Arena dates. Ticketmaster is actively reissuing canceled scalper tickets directly to verified fans following a January 2026 announcement check the official listings before paying resale prices. VIP package details, including premium seating and lounge access options, appear on each individual Ticketmaster event page.
Expected Setlist in Atlanta
No official setlist has been released for the Atlanta dates. The predictions below draw from Eternal Sunshine Tour era analysis and Setlist.fm show averages. Every song is subject to change at Grande’s discretion.
The show supports Eternal Sunshine (2024, Republic Records) and Positions (2020, Republic Records), with career-spanning hits woven throughout. Expect a runtime of two-plus hours.
- intro (end of the world)
- eternal sunshine
- bye
- yes, and?
- 7 rings (Republic Records)
- the boy is mine
- we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
- supernatural
- positions
- 34+35
- into you
- god is a woman
- break free
- no tears left to cry
- one last time
- problem
- dangerous woman
- side to side
- pov
- breathin
- thank u, next
Setlist predictions per Setlist.fm Eternal Sunshine Tour era analysis subject to change nightly.
Grande’s last Atlanta appearance on November 19, 2019, featured a surprise guest appearance from Victorious co-stars Elizabeth Gillies and Matt Bennett. That kind of moment is not something you can predict it’s a reason to show up early and stay late.
Ariana Grande’s Atlanta History
Grande has performed at State Farm Arena six times across four tours. Atlanta fans have followed her from the Listening Sessions in 2013 through the Sweetener World Tour’s second leg in 2019.
Her first Atlanta show was August 10, 2013, during the Listening Sessions her debut headline run. The Honeymoon Tour followed on March 24, 2015. The Dangerous Woman Tour brought her back on April 12, 2017. The Sweetener World Tour visited twice: June 8, 2019, and November 19, 2019.
The arena opened in 1999 as Philips Arena. Many longtime Atlanta concertgoers still call it that out of habit. State Farm Arena became the official name in 2018 after a full renovation that added the current Terrace Level and four HD videoboards.
Ariana Grande’s Billboard Career
Grande has scored six No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 on Republic Records, more than any other solo female artist in the streaming era. “Thank U, Next,” released on Republic Records, debuted at No. 1 her first leader. “7 Rings” and “Positions” followed with No. 1 debuts, making Grande the first artist ever to debut at No. 1 with her first three Hot 100 entries.
In November 2019 — the same month as her last Atlanta show she held five simultaneous top 10 positions on the Hot 100. Only the Beatles in 1964 and Drake in 2018 had matched that feat. The Eternal Sunshine Tour is the first time Atlanta fans see those records reflected in a full live production.
State Farm Arena Venue Guide for Ariana Grande
Best Seats for Ariana Grande at State Farm Arena
Lower bowl sections 101 through 122 directly face the stage and offer the clearest floor-level sightlines. Floor pit seats sell first and deliver the full runway and production experience. State Farm Arena’s Terrace Level — sections 301 through 327 — was added during the 2018 renovation and provides unobstructed sightlines from above, with every seat cushioned. Avoid corner sections above 200 level if stage visibility is your priority. The arena holds approximately 21,000 for concerts.
One thing specific to this building: the Terrace Level concourse sits above the seating deck, which means you walk downward to your row in most upper sections. Factor that into how you move during the show.
State Farm Arena Bag Policy
State Farm Arena does not enforce a clear bag policy. All bags must measure 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches or smaller. Backpacks and hard-sided bags of any size are not permitted, regardless of dimensions.
This is a common point of confusion many fan forums and generic guide sites still suggest clear bags are required at this venue. They are not. A regular purse, crossbody, or soft-sided bag passes through as long as it fits within the 14″x14″x6″ limit.
Guests with non-complying bags can check their bag by Gate 2, located off Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Bag check opens 90 minutes before the event and closes one hour after the show ends. Items must be retrieved the same day.
Getting to State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena sits in downtown Atlanta in the Centennial Park District. MARTA’s GWCC/CNN Center Station opens directly toward the arena’s southwest corner, and the arena’s Gate 4 functions as the dedicated MARTA entrance because it sits below street level.
MARTA runs $2.50 each way plus a one-time $2.00 Breeze Card purchase. For July concerts, taking MARTA from Midtown or Buckhead means you completely bypass downtown traffic. Use the Blue or Green Line and exit at GWCC/CNN Center. From Five Points Station, the walk to the arena takes 10 to 15 minutes on foot.
From I-75/I-85 southbound: exit at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and head west toward the arena. From I-75/I-85 northbound: exit at Andrew Young International Boulevard and work west through downtown. Rideshare pickup and drop-off zones surround the GWCC campus confirm your exact pickup point in the Lyft or Uber app before the show ends, since post-concert demand spikes quickly.
Parking at State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena offers four main parking options. State Farm Drive parking sits steps from the arena entrance. The Diamond Deck provides VIP access with an exclusive Player and Artist entrance at 100 Lower Andrew Young International Drive. The Sapphire Deck sits across the street at 127 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, less than five minutes’ walk. The Ruby Lot offers lower-level access at 199 Alabama Street SW.
Pre-booking through ParkMobile or Ticketmaster is the only reliable way to guarantee your spot on a sellout night. All parking is cashless — bring a card or mobile payment. Atlanta’s July heat and humidity make a short walk from parking to the entrance more taxing than it looks on a map. Diamond Deck and State Farm Drive both minimize that distance considerably.
State Farm Arena Show FAQ — Quick Answers
What time does Ariana Grande go on stage in Atlanta? Grande is expected to perform at approximately 9:00 PM each night. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Who opens for Ariana Grande at State Farm Arena? Ava Max opens all three Atlanta dates per the official tour listing. Arrive before 8:00 PM to catch her full set.
Does State Farm Arena have a clear bag policy? No. State Farm Arena does not enforce a clear bag policy. All bags must fit within 14″ x 14″ x 6″. Backpacks are banned regardless of size.
What is the best way to get to State Farm Arena without driving? MARTA’s GWCC/CNN Center Station sits steps from Gate 4. The Blue and Green Lines serve this stop. The fare is $2.50 each way.
Can I re-enter State Farm Arena once I leave? No. State Farm Arena enforces a no re-entry policy. Leaving the building means losing your place for the night.
Related Shows — Ariana Grande Eternal Sunshine Tour Nearby
Grande plays Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida on June 30, July 2, and July 3, 2026 — the three nights immediately before the Atlanta run. After Atlanta, the Eternal Sunshine Tour moves to Washington, D.C., at Capital One Arena. Fans who want a second bite at the setlist have two straightforward options within driving or flying distance of Atlanta.