Bruno Mars Brings the Groove Back: Inside The Romantic Tour and his New Era
Bruno Mars is back- and he’s doing it in a way that reminds everyone why he’s one of pop music’s most electrifying performers. On April 10, 2026, Mars will launch The Romantic Tour, a 40-date global stadium run to support his widely anticipated fourth solo album, The Romantic, out February 27, 2026.
This tour marks a huge moment in Mars’s career: his first headlining stadium tour in almost a decade, the first since the 24K Magic World Tour ended in 2018. Across North America, Europe, and the U.K., he’s on track to bring his signature blend of pop, funk, R&B, and soul to arenas packed with fans everywhere from Las Vegas to London.
But Mars isn’t hitting the road alone- and that’s part of what makes The Romantic Tour feel like a celebration of today’s music scene. Anderson .Paak, performing under the name DJ Pee .Wee, will open every show, beginning each night with his own vibrant energy before Mars’s set. .Paak is no stranger to Mars fans: the two formed the Grammy-winning duo Silk Sonic, whose blend of classic soul and modern flair has built their sound over the last few years.
Joining them on select dates are other rising stars: Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas, each bringing a unique voice and stage presence to the tour. Monét’s songwriting and R&B stylings, RAYE’s genre-bending pop hits, and Thomas’s soulful range all add layers to what’s already building up to be one of the most talked-about tours in recent memory.
Why this tour matters goes beyond the size of the venues or the list of dates. For many, it feels like a full circle for fans who’ve been waiting years for Mars to return to full touring. Since 24K Magic, he has remained active, from Silk Sonic’s success to residencies and festival appearances, yet a global headlining run has been absent. The Romantic Tour fills that hole with ambition and heart.
The tour also arrives at a moment when the music industry is craving connections. In a time of digital performances and out of the blue releases, a global stadium tour- where tens of thousands will gather together to dance and sing as a community- feels especially meaningful. Mars’s music has always blended that distinct nostalgia with the sounds of now, and his shows reflect that spectrum: classic hits like “Uptown Funk” and “Just the Way You Are” alongside new tracks from The Romantic that give an insight of the next phase of his creative journey.
As Mars, .Paak, Monét, RAYE, and Thomas take the stage in cities from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to Wembley Stadium in London, The Romantic Tour isn’t just a series of concerts, it’s a cultural event. It’s a reminder that great live music still connects us in powerful ways, that artists can grow without losing what made us fall in love with them, and that Bruno Mars, with flair, rhythm, and heart, is still one of the best at making us feel it all together.