Sixteen-time Grammy-winning global superstar Bruno Mars kicked off his record-breaking, highly anticipated global outing “The Romantic Tour” on Friday, April 10, with the first of two sold-out shows at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Marking Mars’ first full headline tour in nearly a decade, the performance featured a career-spanning setlist of fan favorites alongside new tracks from his hit #1 Billboard album “The Romantic” released Feb. 27 via Atlantic Records. 

The show delivered a production mixing cinematic staging, dynamic lighting and immersive design elements that elevated the live experience. It opened with three songs from his latest release: “Risk It All,” “Cha Cha Cha” and “On My Soul.”

Backed by a 12-piece band, the set featured reimagined versions of hits including “24K Magic,” along with a retro remix of “Perm” and “Finesse.” “Why You Wanna Fight” brought a theatrical moment complete with a thunderstorm, lightning effects and a lowrider cruising down “Bruno Mars Drive.” 

A Silk Sonic segment with Mars and Anderson .Paak took place midway, marking the duo’s first live performance outside their 2022 Las Vegas residency. The five-song set opened with “Blast Off” and continued with “777,” “Fly As Me” and “Smokin’ Out the Window” before closing with “Leave the Door Open.”

The show featured support from Grammy winner Leon Thomas, who delivered a set featuring songs from his latest release, “Mutt.” Throughout the tour, fans can expect performances from Victoria Monét and Raye on select dates.

Ahead of opening night, the Las Vegas Strip and Clark County honored Mars with celebrations and recognitions. April 10 was declared “Bruno Mars Day.” The festivities began with a parade down Las Vegas Boulevard, culminating in a ceremony and performance at Toshiba Plaza.

During the ceremony, he was presented with a key to the Las Vegas Strip. The presentation was led by senior officials, including Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson.

In a rare tribute, Park Avenue was officially renamed Bruno Mars Drive, joining the tradition of streets dedicated to iconic entertainers in the city including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

The recognition underscores Mars’ longstanding relationship with Las Vegas, where he has performed for more than a decade, including his residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which has drawn more than 800,000 fans. 

“Bruno Mars isn’t just a global superstar – he’s one of the most electrifying performers of our time, and over the past decade he’s become an integral part of Las Vegas,” said MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle.

“From his early performances at Bellagio and MGM Grand to his record‑setting residency at Dolby Live, Bruno has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors and has created the kind of unforgettable, ‘only in Vegas’ moments that define this city. It’s only fitting that we help launch his world tour here today as we honor his extraordinary impact on Las Vegas and the energy he brings to our community.”

During the ceremony, Mars announced a $1 million donation to the future Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital supporting care, advanced pediatric programs and expanded access for children and families across the state.

In the lead-up to the tour launch, fan-focused moments took place in the city, including a limited-time Hello Kitty x Bruno Mars pop-up at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place. The pop-up will travel to select tour stops including Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and more. More details can be found on the tour’s Instagram @theromanticworldtour and BrunoMars.com/theromanticworldtour.

“The Romantic Tour” now spans nearly 80 dates across North America and Europe, cementing its place as one of the biggest global outings of the year. The tour delivered the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation history across North America and Europe and set a Ticketmaster record with 2.1 million tickets sold in a single day.

The tour follows the arrival of Mars’ “The Romantic,” which was the biggest debut album of his career. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his first album ever to premiere at the top spot, and second No. 1 album on the chart after “Unorthodox Jukebox” in more than a decade.

The album features songs including “I Just Might,” which is Mars’ 10th No. 1 single and inaugural No. 1 debut, as well as “Risk It All,” which landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 Chart and Billboard Streaming Songs List and hit the No.1 spot on Apple and Spotify’s Global and U.S. song charts. 

All North American dates on “The Romantic Tour” are sponsored by MGM Resorts International and The Pinky Ring at Bellagio. More Bruno Mars: Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | TikTok