The Sweetener Sessions (officially American Express x Ariana Grande: The Sweetener Sessions in the United States, and Capital Up Close Presents Ariana Grande in the United Kingdom) was a promotional tour by American singer

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, in support of her fourth studio album ''

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'' (2018). It began on August 20, 2018, in

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, United States and ended on September 4, 2018, in

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, England.

Background

Three performances took place at New York City's

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in Chicago, and Los Angeles' Ace Theater between August 20 and 25, 2018, following the release of her studio album ''

''. Tickets for the intimate shows were made available exclusively to

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cardholders. The New York City concert occurred after her appearance at the

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, where she performed " God Is a Woman". On August 28, 2018, a London concert was announced in partnership with Capital Up Close. Tickets to the show were not available for purchase, instead Capital listeners could win tickets in competition rounds.

Set lists

Shows

Reception

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''s Caroline Sullivan rated the London show four out of five stars.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sweetener Sessions, The 2018 concert tours Ariana Grande concert tours August 2018 events in the United States September 2018 events in the United Kingdom