The Sweetener Sessions

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 the first promotional concert tour by Ariana Grande to celebrate the release of her fourth studio album Sweetener (2018).

Background
Three performances are scheduled to take place at New York City's Irving Plaza, The Vic Theatre in Chicago, and Los Angeles' Ace Theater between August 20 and 25, 2018, following the release of her studio album Sweetener.

Tickets for the intimate shows were made available exclusively to American Express cardholders.

The New York City concert occurred after her appearance at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, 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 list
The tour's set list varied throughout its concerts.