Bruno Mars’ Romantic Tour landed at Wembley on Sunday night, delivering two hours of funk, soul, heartbreak and pure stadium magic
The Romantic Tour made an appearance at Wembley Stadium after Bruno had been absent from the UK for eight years.
DJ Pee Wee began the night with an upbeat set, remixing classics such as Soulja Boy, Trap Queen and Viva La Vida, getting the crowd hyped for the follow-up act.
Victoria Monet brought the R&B pop to Wembley, ensuring the stadium was hyped before Bruno Mars. She used energetic dance choreography with the help of her contemporary style to make the crowd ready before the headline act.
Bruno Mars has never just put on a concert. He puts on a show. The kind that reminds you why live music still matters. The kind where every person leaves convinced they’ve just witnessed something special.
From the moment the lights dropped at Wembley Stadium, it was obvious this wasn’t going to be another greatest hits set. The night opened with Risk It All, introduced by a touching pre-recorded video of Bruno praying for the audience’s safety and hoping for a great performance. It was unexpectedly vulnerable, a quiet moment before the party officially began. And then… bang.
Cha Cha Cha burst into life, immediately getting 90,000 people on their feet, before On My Soul brought the first taste of pyrotechnics. Small fireworks punctuated the performance, adding just enough sparkle without distracting from the real star of the show: Bruno himself.
If there was one word to describe Mars’ performance, it would be ’effortless.’ Nothing ever felt forced. Every dance move, every vocal run, every joke with the audience looked completely natural, even though it’s obvious every second has been meticulously crafted.
The feel-good energy only grew during Treasure, before Bruno paused to tell Wembley exactly what the evening was about. “We’re singing and celebrating about love tonight.” Cue one of the loudest cheers of the evening.
He then dedicated the next section to “all the lovely ladies in London,” introducing the adorable Angel Baby Cam. The giant screens scanned the crowd, catching couples kissing, friends hugging and fans screaming in disbelief as they found themselves on the big screen. Stadium shows can sometimes feel distant, but moments like this made Wembley feel surprisingly personal.
Of course, romance isn’t always smooth sailing. Introducing the next song, Bruno joked that it was “Dedicated to the fellas who can’t agree with their girls,” before adding, “Even though it’s the Romantic Tour, we can’t just talk about the flirty side of love.”
That emotional honesty was quickly replaced by absolute chaos as the unmistakable opening of 24K Magic sent the stadium into full party mode. Gold lights flooded Wembley, thousands of phones lit up the stands, and suddenly everyone forgot they had work the next morning.
As if his vocals and dancing weren’t enough, Bruno then picked up a guitar and delivered a blistering solo packed with ridiculously clean riffs that reminded everyone he’s one of the most underrated musicians in pop. The crowd erupted.
After a sudden blackout, Blast Off played alongside a montage celebrating Bruno’s career, featuring award wins, iconic music videos and behind-the-scenes clips with Anderson Paak. Rather than feeling self-indulgent, it felt like a celebration of just how much music Bruno has given us over the past decade.
And speaking of Anderson… The Silk Sonic era returned in style.
The crowd exploded as Anderson Paak joined Bruno for 777, with the duo instantly slipping back into the effortless chemistry that made Silk Sonic one of the most exciting collaborations in recent years. Their playful energy bounced across the stadium before Fly kept the groove going and Leave The Door Open slowed everything down with silky harmonies that sounded almost identical to the studio recording.
After Anderson left the stage, the night shifted into its most emotional chapter. Marry You brought thousands of voices together before Bruno sat behind the piano for Die With A Smile. It was one of those goosebumps moments where Wembley fell almost silent, letting his voice do all the work.
The emotional run that followed, Walking in the Rain, Talking to the Moon, Grenade and When I Was Your Man, was a reminder that behind all the sequins, choreography and funk basslines is one of this generation’s greatest vocalists. He doesn’t need flashy production to command attention. Sometimes all it takes is a spotlight, a piano and 90,000 people singing every word back to him.
Just when you thought the night couldn’t offer anything else, Bruno returned for an encore with Dance With Me Darling, bringing the energy soaring back to stadium level. But the final image was arguably the most memorable.
Long after the confetti had settled, Bruno remained alone on stage with his guitar, soaking in the applause and playing directly to the audience. No dancers. No fireworks. No huge production. Just Bruno Mars. It was a fitting reminder that beneath the spectacle is an artist who simply loves performing.
