Bruno Mars Announces First Stadium Tour in Nearly a Decade

Bruno Mars has announced The Romantic Tour, his first full headline tour in nearly a decade and first-ever global stadium outing. The 2026 tour spans nearly 40 shows across North America, Europe, and the UK, presenting significant media coverage opportunities at some of the world's most prestigious venues.

Major Media Coverage Opportunities

The tour launches April 10 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and includes multiple nights at premier venues that typically offer robust media access. Key coverage opportunities include back-to-back shows at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Wembley Stadium in London, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

For media professionals, the stadium format presents unique coverage advantages. These large-scale productions often feature elaborate stage designs, pyrotechnics, and production elements that create compelling visual content. Stadium shows also typically accommodate larger press sections and may offer better photo pit access compared to arena venues.

Supporting Acts and Special Guests

Anderson .Paak joins as DJ Pee .Wee across all dates, while Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas will support on select shows. This creates additional coverage opportunities, particularly for outlets covering emerging artists alongside established headliners.

Tour Context and Timing

The tour supports Mars' upcoming fourth solo album "The Romantic," arriving February 27. This timing creates multiple story angles for media coverage, from album reviews to tour production features. The tour follows Mars' record-breaking international runs and successful Las Vegas residency, positioning these stadium shows as major entertainment industry events.

For working media, the European leg offers particularly strong coverage potential, with multiple nights in major markets including Paris, Amsterdam, and London. The North American dates span coast-to-coast, providing regional coverage opportunities from spring through fall 2026.

Tickets go on sale January 15, with artist presales beginning January 14 for registered fans.

Full Tour Schedule

• April 10 — Las Vegas, NV · Allegiant Stadium

• April 14 — Glendale, AZ · State Farm Stadium

• April 18 — Arlington, TX · Globe Life Field

• April 22 — Houston, TX · NRG Stadium

• April 25 — Atlanta, GA · Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field

• April 29 — Charlotte, NC · Bank of America Stadium

• May 2 — Landover, MD · Northwest Stadium

• May 6 — Nashville, TN · Nissan Stadium

• May 9 — Detroit, MI · Ford Field

• May 13 — Minneapolis, MN · U.S. Bank Stadium

• May 16 — Chicago, IL · Soldier Field

• May 20 — Columbus, OH · Ohio Stadium

• May 23 — Toronto, ON · Rogers Stadium

• May 24 — Toronto, ON · Rogers Stadium

• June 20 — Paris, FR · Stade de France

• June 21 — Paris, FR · Stade de France

• June 26 — Berlin, DE · Olympiastadion

• July 4 — Amsterdam, NL · Johan Cruijff ArenA

• July 5 — Amsterdam, NL · Johan Cruijff ArenA

• July 10 — Madrid, ES · Riyadh Air Metropolitano

• July 14 — Milan, IT · Stadio San Siro

• July 18 — London, UK · Wembley Stadium Connected by EE

• July 19 — London, UK · Wembley Stadium Connected by EE

• August 21 — East Rutherford, NJ · MetLife Stadium

• August 22 — East Rutherford, NJ · MetLife Stadium

• August 29 — Pittsburgh, PA · Acrisure Stadium

• September 1 — Philadelphia, PA · Lincoln Financial Field

• September 5 — Foxborough, MA · Gillette Stadium

• September 9 — Indianapolis, IN · Lucas Oil Stadium

• September 12 — Tampa, FL · Raymond James Stadium

• September 16 — New Orleans, LA · Caesars Superdome

• September 19 — Miami, FL · Hard Rock Stadium

• September 23 — San Antonio, TX · Alamodome

• September 26 — Air Force Academy, CO · Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy

• October 2 — Inglewood, CA · SoFi Stadium

• October 3 — Inglewood, CA · SoFi Stadium

• October 10 — Santa Clara, CA · Levi's Stadium

• October 14 — Vancouver, BC · BC Place