VEGAS MUSIC UPDATE: Bruno Mars to Kick Off His Inaugural Stadium Tour Here, Spears Declines to Perform in the US Again, and More


Published on: January 9, 2026, 04:49h.

Updated on: January 9, 2026, 04:55h.

Renowned performer Bruno Mars is set to embark on his inaugural stadium tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Known as “The Romantic Tour,” this marks Mars’ first major headline tour in almost a decade, commencing on Friday, April 10, and spanning nearly 40 concerts throughout North America and Europe.

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Bruno Mars launches his tour in Vegas in February 2026 and won’t return until the latter part of the year. (Image: Warner Music Group)

Anderson.Paak, renowned for his collaboration with Mars in Silk Sonic, will take the stage as DJ Pee.Wee, along with support from Leon Thomas.

The tour aligns with the release of Mars’ fourth solo album, titled “The Romantic,” set for debut on February 27. All tour dates are proudly sponsored by MGM Resorts International and The Pinky Ring, the cocktail lounge at Bellagio associated with Mars, though not owned by him.

However, this stadium tour may disappoint fans who anticipated seeing the “Uptown Funk!” artist back at Dolby Live!, where he completed over 100 shows in August 2025, as he won’t be returning until late 2026 at the earliest.

Presale tickets go live at 12 noon PT on Wednesday, January 14, via BrunoMars.com, with general tickets available at 12 noon PT on Thursday, January 15, at ticketmaster.com.

Unexpected Departure From US

Britney Spears Performance
Britney Spears performing at Planet Hollywood in 2016. (Image: Marco Piraccini/Archivio Marco Piraccini/Mondadori via Getty)

Britney Spears, who held the title of Las Vegas’ ninth highest-grossing residency with her performances at Planet Hollywood from 2013 to 2017, has stated she will not perform in the U.S. any longer.

In a recent Instagram post, the pop sensation expressed to her fans that they shouldn’t expect her to take the stage in the U.S. anymore, citing “extremely sensitive reasons” without further elaboration.

She did mention, however, that she envisions performing in the U.K. and Australia soon, saying she hopes to be “sitting on a stool with a red rose in my hair, performing with my son.”

This later remark seems to refer to her 19-year-old son, Jayden Federline, who has shared snippets of his own musical endeavors online, despite not yet releasing any official tracks. Spears has affectionately called him “a huge star.”

Mathame Brothers
Mathame is a duo consisting of brothers Amadeo and Matteo Giovanelli. (Image: Instagram)

Spears last graced the public stage during the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, in October 2018. She had plans to initiate a new residency at Park MGM in 2019, but withdrew prior to the opening night.

Following the conclusion of her conservatorship in 2021, Spears has hinted that she may never perform live again.

Let’s Talk About Mathame

The emo-tech duo Mathame, known for their viral hit “Skywalking,” is gearing up for their debut shows in Las Vegas at Resorts World this spring.

Though identified as a “residency,” it consists of only four performances within seven months: March 27 at Zouk Nightclub, May 16 at Ayu Dayclub, and then September 3 and October 2 at Zouk.

Details regarding ticket sales will be announced soon.



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