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What to expect from Ariana Grande's upcoming album 'Petal'
29 Apr 2026

Ariana Grande has announced her eighth studio album, titled Petal.

It will be released on July 31 under Republic Records.

Co-written and executive produced with Ilya (Ilya Salmanzadeh), the album explores themes of emotional growth, resilience, and transformation.

It comes during her ongoing tour cycle and after her recent acting work in the Wicked films.

Here's everything we know about it so far.

Grande revealed the title and release date
Announcement

Grande officially announced the album via a social media post featuring a black-and-white portrait with the caption "petal 7.31," confirming both the title and release date.

The announcement quickly gained traction as fans speculated on the meaning behind the imagery and timing.

Notably, Ilya and Grande have worked together since her 2018 album, Sweetener.

Exploring the album's concept and themes
Album concept

Grande describes Petal as "something that is full of life" and "growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging."

The concept aligns with her latest artistic direction, where personal evolution and emotional vulnerability shape her storytelling.

According to Billboard, the album will have 12 tracks.

Tour dates, pre-orders, and more
Tour and pre-orders

Ahead of the album release, Grande is gearing up for her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which kicks off in June in North America.

The tour will continue through the summer before wrapping up in the United Kingdom.

Petal will be released during this tour cycle.

Pre-orders for Petal are currently live with a variety of physical and digital editions, including standard vinyl pressings, CDs, cassette releases, and exclusive direct-to-consumer versions via her official store.