Bruno Mars commenced his highly anticipated Romantic Tour residency at Wembley Stadium, aided by a charming companion—a Paddington Bear toy. The Grammy-winning artist captivated an audience of around 75,000 fans during the opening night of this six-show engagement, performing a string of chart-topping hits. This memorable event took place just hours before England faced France in a thrilling World Cup showdown for third place.
To mark the occasion, Mars delighted his audience by donning a Three Lions scarf paired with a Union Jack bucket hat, an ensemble that was met with resounding enthusiasm on social media, with many calling the moment ‘fantastic’. Fans quickly flooded platforms with images and videos capturing the playful outfit, alongside glowing reviews of the concert. One attendee remarked, “This was my second time seeing him live and I was blown away again.” Another shared, “I opted out of watching England tonight and decided to do something genuinely enjoyable… Bruno Mars was historic!” A third fan added, “Bruno Mars was exceptional tonight! A lovely touch having Paddington on stage.”
Mixed Reactions to Audio Quality
However, not all feedback was positive. Some concertgoers expressed disappointment regarding the sound quality. One user on X commented, “The audio at Bruno Mars’ concert in Wembley was disappointing—muffled and echoey.” Another attendee lamented, “This was the worst concert I’ve ever been to, wow.”
The evening kicked off with a pre-recorded video of Mars expressing his hopes for a successful performance, before he appeared on stage donning a suit embellished with roses. As he guided the audience through a repertoire of funk, pop, and R&B classics, the 40-year-old exclaimed, “London, it’s time to party!” As the concert neared its conclusion, Mars revisited fan-favourites that have solidified his status as a music icon. For “Just the Way You Are,” the Honolulu native requested that the stadium lights be raised so he could connect with the crowd, while the iconic “Uptown Funk” reignited the party atmosphere reminiscent of 2014.
Upcoming Concert Dates
Bruno Mars is set to perform at Wembley Stadium on the following dates: Sunday, July 19; Wednesday, July 22; Friday, July 24; Saturday, July 25; and Tuesday, July 28. Doors for general admission and hospitality are anticipated to open at 5pm (4.30pm on July 19), with VIP entry available from around 4pm. Each concert is expected to conclude by 10.30pm, except for the July 19 show, which will finish at 10pm.
For those curious about the setlist from last night’s performance, it included:
- Risk It All
- Cha Cha Cha
- On My Soul
- 24K Magic
- Treasure
- God Was Showing Off
- I Just Might
- Perm
- Why You Wanna Fight?
- Oh Girl / I Miss You / You Are Everything / I Want to Be Your Man / Let’s Get It On / Please Me
- That’s What I Like
- Something Serious
- Blast Off
- Silk Sonic Intro
- 777
- Fly as Me
- Smokin Out the Window
- Leave the Door Open
- Marry You
- Die With a Smile
- It Will Rain / Talking to the Moon / Grenade / When I Was Your Man
- Versace on the Floor (Instrumental)
- Locked Out of Heaven
- Just the Way You Are
- Uptown Funk
- Dance With Me
For more information regarding Bruno Mars’ performances at Wembley Stadium, stay updated with local event resources.
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