After nine years of waiting, a star has finally arisen again: Bruno Mars is debuting his first major tour since his infamous 24K Magic in 2017. The Romantic Tour will start on April 10 and run through October. Bruno Mars will begin his tour in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is no small-scale concert; Mars will be playing over 40 shows all across the country. Currently, the announced tour dates are limited to the United States, though many international fans are hoping more locations will be added.
Fans are absolutely ecstatic after waiting for so long. Ashley Garcia, a sophomore, says, “I am so excited for the tour! I’m most excited to hear his old songs, but I am also really curious to hear his new album live. I have been a Bruno Mars fan since I was very little.” Her excitement reflects the continued support of his fanbase, which has followed him through multiple eras of music; the 16-time Grammy Award winner blends pop, R&B, funk, and soul.
Bruno Mars’ diehard fans helped him set a record-breaking sales record. The Romantic tour was said to have set a new record for the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation’s North American tour history. Some fans, however, were not thrilled. The tickets were extremely expensive, with some over $2,000. Some fans thought Bruno Mars was no longer in high demand, but when they tried to buy tickets, they found they were priced much higher than for other high-demand artists. Another issue arose: tickets sold out fast, and many didn’t get a chance to buy one in time. “Bruno Mars is one of my favorite singers, but unfortunately, the tickets sold out way too fast. I hope he does another tour soon.” Says Junior Paolo Ballatore. Overall, Bruno Mars’ Romantic Tour is shaping up to be a massive hit, and fans are already filled with excitement about the event.
