Bruno Mars’ Phoenix concerts were a funky retro lovefest
If you weren't there, you missed out on one of the best shows of the year.
www.phoenixnewtimes.comBruno Mars’ 2026 The Romantic Tour is underway, and the latest reports say the tour began on April 10 in Las Vegas and now spans more than 40 shows across North America, Europe, and the UK. Recent coverage also says additional dates have been added because of strong demand, including extra stadium shows in several cities.[7][10]
Recent updates
- A March 2026 tour announcement confirmed the first full headlining Bruno Mars tour in nearly a decade, with stadium dates across multiple regions.[4][8][7]
- Recent show reports from April 2026 describe the tour as a major live success, with strong reviews from the Phoenix dates.[2][3]
- Ticket and venue pages show added dates in cities like Paris, Los Angeles, and Boston-area Gillette Stadium, reflecting high demand.[5][9][4]
Notable 2026 stops
- North America kicked off in Las Vegas on April 10–11, then moved through Glendale, Arlington, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, and more.[7]
- European and UK dates include Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London later in the summer.[10][7]
- The tour is expected to continue into late 2026, with the itinerary extending into the fall and reportedly concluding in Mexico in December.[10]
What this means
If you mean “latest news” in the sense of whether the tour is still active and expanding, the answer is yes: it’s a major ongoing 2026 stadium run with extra dates being added as tickets sell quickly. If you want the nearest concert to Chicago, the best-known 2026 stop from the current tour data is in the broader Midwest later in the routing, but the exact closest city depends on whether you want U.S. or Europe dates.[5][7][10]