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The presale for Ariana Grande’s highly anticipated 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' caused chaos across ticketing platforms as hundreds of thousands of fans flooded online queues in hopes of securing seats.
Screenshots shared on social media showed queue numbers ranging from 150,000 to more than 200,000, with some fans joking that it felt like a 'war' to get tickets.
The UK leg of the tour marks Grande’s first major live performances in six years following her 'Sweetener World Tour,' which attracted over 1.3 million fans worldwide.
Despite the overwhelming demand, some fans managed to celebrate success, sharing screenshots of their confirmations with all-caps excitement.
Others expressed frustration at the presale process, questioning the fairness of allowing such a large number of participants in what was supposed to be a limited early access sale.
Ticketmaster and AXS, the two main platforms handling sales, issued alerts warning fans of “very high demand” and urging patience while virtual queues moved forward.
General ticket sales are set to open later this week, which is expected to bring another surge of buyers competing for the remaining seats.
Industry observers note that this level of demand reflects Grande’s enduring popularity and the post-pandemic boom in live entertainment, though it also highlights ongoing concerns about ticket pricing, resales, and accessibility for fans.
Many supporters have vowed to try again during the general sale, while others have already turned to secondary marketplaces where ticket prices are skyrocketing.