Bruno Mars is back in a big way. The 16-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter has announced his first solo studio album in nearly a decade, The Romantic, set to arrive February 27, 2026 via Atlantic Records — and he’s backing it with a sprawling global stadium tour across North America, Europe and the U.K.
Mars’ new era, his first since 2016’s 24K Magic, officially kicked off this month with the release of lead single “I Just Might” on January 9, giving fans an early taste of what he’s been crafting. The Romantic arrives amid high expectations: the project represents his first all-solo studio collection since 24K Magic and his first full artistic statement following collaborative ventures like An Evening with Silk Sonic and high-profile hits including “Die With a Smile” and “APT.” with Rosé.
Supporting the album is “The Romantic Tour 2026,” a nearly seven-month, full-stadium run produced by Live Nation that kicks off April 10 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before hitting major arenas across North America, Europe and the U.K. The tour — Mars’ first headlining stadium trek in nearly a decade — will feature his longtime collaborator Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee on all dates, with Victoria Monét, RAYE and Leon Thomas joining on select legs, giving the run a stacked support lineup.
City stops already announced include State Farm Stadium in Phoenix (April 14), Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (Sept. 1), Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts (Sept. 5) and Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara (Oct. 10), among others, with nearly 40 shows across two continents.
For Mars, whose last full headlining tour (24K Magic World Tour) wrapped in 2018, this represents a long-awaited return to the road on a massive scale. While he has remained active through collaborations and residencies (most notably in Las Vegas), The Romantic Tour is his first global stadium outing and a major statement of his continued relevance in pop and R&B.As anticipation builds for both the album and the live shows, The Romantic era is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about musical comebacks of 2026.