Bruno Mars, the 16-time Grammy Award-winning global superstar, is set to make a triumphant return to the world stage with his highly anticipated Romantic Tour in 2026. This marks his first full headline tour in nearly a decade, sparking a wave of excitement that has swept across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The Romantic Tour, produced by Live Nation, is shaping up to be one of the year’s most expansive and star-studded concert events, with a roster of special guests and a slew of added dates in response to overwhelming fan demand.
The tour will kick off on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada—an iconic venue that sets the tone for what’s to come. From there, Mars will take his electrifying show to major stadiums in cities like Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, and many more. According to Live For Live Music, the tour’s itinerary is a veritable who’s who of world-class venues, including multiple nights at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and a record-breaking six-night residency at London’s Wembley Stadium.
What’s fueling this tour’s unprecedented scale? For one, it’s the first time Mars is hitting the road on his own since the smash success of his 2017–2018 24K Magic World Tour. Since then, he’s kept busy with a string of headline-grabbing collaborations, notably the Silk Sonic project with Anderson .Paak. The duo’s retro-soul stylings dominated awards shows, including a “clean sweep” of the Grammy Awards’ “Big Four” categories in 2022, as reported by Live For Live Music. Yet, Silk Sonic’s live performances were largely confined to a glitzy Las Vegas residency—making The Romantic Tour the first opportunity for many fans to see Mars and .Paak share a stage outside Sin City.
Anderson .Paak will join Mars on every date of the tour, performing as DJ Pee .Wee, spinning vinyl and keeping the party moving. Select shows will also feature rising stars Leon Thomas, RAYE, and Victoria Monét, adding even more musical firepower to an already stacked lineup. According to Billboard, Mars’ Atlanta stops at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field on April 25 and 26 will include both .Paak and Thomas as special guests, with shows starting at 7 p.m. each night.
The demand for tickets has been nothing short of extraordinary. Pre-sale tickets went live on January 14, 2026, with general public sales opening the following day at noon local time. So many fans rushed to secure their spots that Mars and his team responded by adding 17 new dates to the schedule, including extra nights at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Ford Field in Detroit, Soldier Field in Chicago, and more. The Wembley Stadium run was extended from two shows to six, and Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA will now host Mars for four nights. Even the MetLife Stadium run in New Jersey doubled to two nights, reflecting the insatiable appetite for Mars’ return to the stage.
Colorado Springs will also get a double dose of Mars, with two shows at Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy on September 26 and 27, 2026, as reported by 9NEWS. RAYE will join as a special guest at these dates, while Victoria Monét and Leon Thomas will appear in other markets. Tickets for these and other newly added dates became available during the general onsale on January 15 at noon local time, according to 9NEWS.
The Romantic Tour is more than just a live spectacle—it’s a celebration of Mars’ return to solo artistry. The tour supports his forthcoming fourth studio album, The Romantic, which is set for release on February 27, 2026, via Atlantic Records. The first single from the album, “I Just Might,” dropped on January 9, 2026, accompanied by a vibrant music video that’s already generating buzz among fans and critics alike. This marks Mars’ first solo album since 2016’s 24K Magic, an album that earned him multiple Grammy Awards and cemented his place as a pop and R&B powerhouse.
But Mars hasn’t exactly been out of the spotlight during his solo album hiatus. His 2024 collaboration with Lady Gaga, “Die With a Smile,” spent a remarkable 51 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 100 singles chart, became the fastest track in Spotify history to reach one billion streams, and tied the record for the longest run atop the Billboard Global 200 Chart. Another 2024 hit, “APT.” with Blackpink’s ROSÉ, dominated the charts for 12 weeks and was named Apple Music’s most globally streamed song of 2025. Both tracks are up for major awards at the upcoming Grammys, underscoring Mars’ continued relevance and creative output.
Atlanta is set to benefit in more ways than one from Mars’ visit. Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field will host the tour on April 25 and 26, marking the second major concert at the venue in the 2025-26 season, following Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX Tour. Ryan Alpert, Georgia Tech’s vice president and director of athletics, told Georgia Tech Athletics, “We’re proud and excited to welcome Bruno Mars and his world tour to Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field this spring for our second major concert in eight months.” He emphasized the positive economic impact on Atlanta and the Midtown community, as well as the opportunity to generate revenue that will be reinvested in Georgia Tech’s athletic programs and facilities. The concert is part of the school’s broader “Full Steam Ahead” initiative, a $500 million fundraising drive to support renovations and operational needs across Georgia Tech athletics.
For fans eager to catch Mars’ dazzling live show, tickets for the Atlanta dates went on sale January 15 at noon Eastern, with presale opportunities available to Georgia Tech athletics ticket buyers. The shows are expected to draw capacity crowds, just as Chris Brown’s tour did the previous fall.
With 55 total shows now on the books and a rotating cast of high-profile guests, The Romantic Tour is poised to be one of the defining live music events of 2026. Whether you’re a longtime “Hooligan” or a new fan drawn in by Mars’ recent chart-toppers, this tour offers a rare chance to experience his singular blend of showmanship, musicianship, and irresistible pop hooks in some of the world’s most storied stadiums.
As Mars prepares to launch his first headlining stadium trek in nearly a decade, the anticipation is palpable. The Romantic Tour isn’t just a comeback—it’s a celebration of an artist at the height of his creative powers, ready to reconnect with audiences across the globe.