Bruno Mars Returns with New Music and Major 2026 World Tour

Global superstar Bruno Mars is back in the spotlight with a wave of big news for fans around the world. He has announced his long-awaited global tour in support of his first solo album in nearly a decade and taken on a special role in the music community this year. (Rolling Stone)

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Bruno Mars is releasing his fourth solo studio album titled The Romantic on February 27, 2026. This marks his first solo album since 24K Magic in 2016 and has fans buzzing with anticipation.

To support the new album he has announced The Romantic Tour, his first fully headlining world tour in nearly ten years. The tour begins in Las Vegas on April 10, 2026 and will continue across North America, Europe and the United Kingdom before concluding in Vancouver on October 20, 2026.

The Romantic Tour will feature multiple special guests, including Anderson Paak performing as DJ Pee Wee, Leon Thomas, Victoria Monét, and RAYE. The shows are set to take place in stadiums in cities like Las Vegas, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Tampa, and San Francisco.

Due to overwhelming demand, more than 30 new dates have been added in cities across the tour route. The Romantic Tour also set new records by selling more than 2.1 million tickets in a single day, the highest one-day tally in Live Nation history.

In addition to the tour and album, Bruno Mars has been named the Record Store Day Ambassador for 2026. Record Store Day celebrates independent record shops and the culture of vinyl. In his role, Bruno will support participating stores with exclusive events, including listening parties for The Romantic ahead of its release. (Billboard)

Record Store Day will take place on Saturday, April 18, this year, with fans encouraged to visit independent stores and experience music in the traditional way Mars says he loves most. (JamBase)

Bruno Mars’ busy year continues with a scheduled performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1. He is nominated in several major categories including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo Group Performance for his collaboration with Rosé.

Being part of this year’s Grammy lineup adds to his continued legacy as one of music’s most celebrated artists and underscores the momentum behind this new phase of his career. (Pollstar News)

With The Romantic and The Romantic Tour, Bruno Mars is delivering not only new music but a full live experience that celebrates his signature blend of pop, R&B, funk, and soul. Fans can expect performances of classic hits alongside new material as Bruno brings his high-energy show to major cities around the world.