# The Sweetener Sessions

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2018 concert series by Ariana Grande

The Sweetener Sessions Promotional tour by Ariana Grande Promotional poster Location North America Europe Associated album Sweetener Start date August 20, 2018 (2018-08-20) End date September 4, 2018 (2018-09-04) Legs 2 No. of shows 4 Ariana Grande concert chronology Dangerous Woman Tour (2017) The Sweetener Sessions (2018) Sweetener World Tour (2019)

**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 brief four-show promotional tour by American singer [Ariana Grande](/source/Ariana_Grande), in support of her fourth studio album *[Sweetener](/source/Sweetener_(album))* (2018). Carried out over the 18 days following the release of the album, it began on August 20, 2018, in [New York City](/source/New_York_City), United States and ended on September 4, in [London](/source/London), England. It was followed by her 100-show [Sweetener World Tour](/source/Sweetener_World_Tour) in 2019.

## Background

Three performances took place at New York City's [Irving Plaza](/source/Irving_Plaza), [The Vic Theatre](/source/The_Vic_Theatre) in Chicago, and Los Angeles' Ace Theater between August 20 and 25, 2018, following the release of her studio album *[Sweetener](/source/Sweetener_(album))*.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Tickets for the intimate shows were made available exclusively to [American Express](/source/American_Express) cardholders.[1]

The New York City concert occurred after her appearance at the [2018 MTV Video Music Awards](/source/2018_MTV_Video_Music_Awards), where she performed "[God Is a Woman](/source/God_Is_a_Woman)".[2]

On August 28, 2018, a London concert was announced in partnership with [Capital Up Close](/source/Capital_(radio_network)). Tickets to the show were not available for purchase, instead Capital listeners could win tickets in competition rounds.[3][4]

## Set lists

### August 20, 2018

1. "[Breathin'](/source/Breathin)"

1. "[R.E.M](/source/R.E.M_(song))"

1. "Better Off"

1. "[Sweetener](/source/Sweetener_(song))"

1. "Successful"

1. "[Pete Davidson](/source/Pete_Davidson_(song))"

1. "Borderline"

1. "[Everytime](/source/Everytime_(Ariana_Grande_song))"

1. "[Goodnight n Go](/source/Goodnight_and_Go#Ariana_Grande_version)"

1. "[God Is a Woman](/source/God_Is_a_Woman)"

1. "[Get Well Soon](/source/Get_Well_Soon_(song))"

1. "[No Tears Left to Cry](/source/No_Tears_Left_to_Cry)"

1. "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)"

### August 22, 2018

1. "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)"

1. "Blazed"

1. "Goodnight n Go"

1. "Honeymoon Avenue" (original version)

1. "Everytime"

1. "Sweetener"

1. "Successful"

1. "Pete Davidson"

1. "Better Off"

1. "Breathin'"

1. "God Is a Woman"

1. "R.E.M"

1. "Get Well Soon"

1. "No Tears Left to Cry"

1. "[Be Alright](/source/Be_Alright_(Ariana_Grande_song))" (a cappella)

1. "[Right There](/source/Right_There_(Ariana_Grande_song))" (a cappella)

1. "Tattooed Heart" (a cappella)

1. "Be My Baby" (a cappella)

1. "[Best Mistake](/source/Best_Mistake)" (a cappella)

1. "Break Your Heart Right Back" (a cappella)

1. "[One Last Time](/source/One_Last_Time_(Ariana_Grande_song))" (a cappella)

### August 25, 2018

1. "Breathin'"

1. "Only 1"

1. "Sweetener"

1. "Successful"

1. "Blazed"

1. "Goodnight n Go"

1. "Be My Baby" (a cappella)

1. "Everytime"

1. "R.E.M"

1. "Borderline"

1. "Better Off"

1. "Pete Davidson"

1. "God Is a Woman"

1. "No Tears Left to Cry"

1. "Get Well Soon"

1. "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)"

### September 4, 2018

1. "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)"

1. "Blazed"

1. "R.E.M"

1. "God Is a Woman"

1. "Better Off"

1. "Everytime"

1. "Goodnight n Go"

1. "Sweetener"

1. "Successful"

1. "Pete Davidson"

1. "Honeymoon Avenue" (original version)

1. "You'll Never Know" (a cappella)

1. "Borderline"

1. "No Tears Left to Cry"

1. "Tattooed Heart" (a cappella)

1. "Get Well Soon"

1. "Breathin"

1. "One Last Time" (a cappella)

1. "Best Mistake" (a cappella)

1. "Why Try" (a cappella)

1. "Right There" (a cappella)

## Shows

List of concerts, showing date, city, country and venue. Date (2018) City Country Venue North America[1] August 20 New York City[5] United States Irving Plaza August 22 Chicago The Vic Theatre August 25 Los Angeles[6][7] The Theatre at Ace Hotel Europe[3] September 4 London[8] England KOKO

## Reception

*[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)*'s Caroline Sullivan rated the London show four out of five stars.[8]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Thompson_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Thompson_1-1) Thompson, Rita (August 8, 2018). ["Ariana Grande Announces Intimate 'Sweetener Sessions' in New York City, Los Angeles & Chicago"](https://www.billboard.com/pro/ariana-grande-sweetener-sessions/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Legaspi_2-0)** Legaspi, Althea (August 8, 2018). ["Ariana Grande Details Intimate 'Sweetener Sessions' Concerts"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180809063441/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ariana-grande-details-intimate-sweetener-sessions-concerts-708392/). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Archived from [the original](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ariana-grande-details-intimate-sweetener-sessions-concerts-708392/) on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-London_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-London_3-1) ["Capital Up Close Presents Ariana Grande - The Only Way In Is To Win!"](https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/ariana-grande/up-close-intimate-gig-tickets-2018-london/). August 28, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Ariana Grande returns to the UK for intimate London show"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/ariana-grande-returns-uk-intimate-londonshow-2374382). *[NME](/source/NME)*. 5 September 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["The Best Moments From Ariana Grande's Post-VMAs Concert For 1,000 Fans in NYC"](https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/ariana-grande-post-vmas-concert-nyc-recap-8471419/). *Billboard*. Retrieved 2018-11-01.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Kennedy, Gerrick D. (27 August 2018). ["Ariana Grande celebrates her No. 1 album with an intimate fan show - Los Angeles Times"](http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-ariana-grande-fan-experience-20180827-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. Retrieved 2018-11-01.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Stedman, Alex (2018-08-26). ["Ariana Grande Performs New Songs for Fans in Intimate 'Sweetener Sessions' L.A. Show"](https://variety.com/2018/music/news/ariana-grande-sweetener-sessions-1202917136/). *Variety*. Retrieved 2018-11-01.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Guardian_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Guardian_8-1) Sullivan, Caroline (2018-09-05). ["Ariana Grande review – intimate comeback is a frothy family affair"](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/sep/05/ariana-grande-review-koko-london). *the Guardian*. Retrieved 2018-11-01.

v t e Ariana Grande Discography Videography Awards and nominations Songs Live performances Studio albums Yours Truly My Everything Dangerous Woman Sweetener Thank U, Next Positions Eternal Sunshine Brighter Days Ahead Petal Soundtrack albums Wicked: The Soundtrack Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack Live albums K Bye for Now (SWT Live) Compilations The Remix The Best Extended plays Christmas Kisses Christmas & Chill Concert tours The Listening Sessions The Honeymoon Tour Dangerous Woman Tour Sweetener World Tour The Eternal Sunshine Tour Other concerts The Sweetener Sessions Rift Tour Films and specials One Love Manchester Ariana Grande at the BBC Dangerous Woman Diaries Excuse Me, I Love You Brighter Days Ahead Wicked: One Wonderful Night Related Frankie Grande Manchester Arena bombing R.E.M. Beauty Category

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