Pop-pop, it’s showtime—Bruno’s back again. Just a few days after confirming that his fourth solo album is complete, Bruno Mars shared that The Romantic will arrive on February 27. The news arrived alongside a January 8 announcement for his first full headline stadium tour.
It’s somehow been nearly a decade since Bruno Mars’ last solo project, the monumental 24K Magic, but the thing about Bruno is that he delivers. With lead single “I Just Might,” out today, Bruno has cooked up another bop that blends modern vibes with his undying love for retro energy.
Meanwhile, he also has the 2026 Grammys on the horizon, and his collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Rosé, “APT.,” is up for three awards: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
April will be here before we know it, and The Romantic Tour will be underway after a kickoff show — where else? — Las Vegas. Bruno will be playing across North America through mid-October, making stops in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, New Orleans, and Miami. The North American leg will wrap with a show at Vancouver’s BC Place. This much time with Bruno Mars? Definitely romantic.
Tickets for Bruno Mars’ North American tour will be available via Ticketmaster; sign up to join the Artist Presale now through Monday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET.
—Mary, Senior Editor/Writer
I notched my third year in a row attending Phish’s annual New Year’s residency at Madison Square Garden, and yes, I did enjoy myself. Only a little bitter about going the night before the band’s record-setting New Year’s Eve performance, now MSG’s longest individual concert ever (at four hours, 25 minutes), but there was still plenty to celebrate on December 30, which marked Phish’s 90th show at the World’s Most Famous Arena. Setlist highlights included the first set run featuring “The Divided Sky,” “Reba” and “Split Open and Melt,” plus the scorching, second set cover of Talking Heads’ “Crosseyed and Painless.” –Bryan, Content Writer
Stephen Sanchez is stepping into a new chapter, and a packed audience at Nashville’s Basement East got a taste of the new music at the January 8 show. The artist has retained his love of vintage vibes but traded in some of the heavier doses of nostalgia present on his last tour for something more present-day, his great backing band (and especially stellar trumpet player) keeping the energy up throughout the set. Today, his new single “SWEET LOVE” has officially arrived to mark the new era. –Mary, Senior Editor/Writer
TWICE: Friday, January 9 & Saturday, January 10 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
It’s time to walk that walk and talk that talk with K-pop superstars TWICE, who begin the North American leg of the [THIS IS FOR] WORLD TOUR in Vancouver this weekend. The nine-member group is hosting back-to-back shows at Rogers Arena tonight and tomorrow.
We Are Scientists: Saturday, January 10 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
New York indie vets We Are Scientists are going the distance for their first show of 2026 behind their ninth studio album Qualifying Miles. The show will open with support from fellow New Yorkers Folding, and will see the headliners performing their 2005 debut With Love and Squalor for its 20th anniversary.
Halsey fans in the New York area have three chances to catch her Back to Badlands show next week. Celebrating the decade mark for the beloved record, the artist will play through Badlands Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom.
Foo Fighters: Wednesday, January 14 - Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
Dave Grohl is doing the gifting for his birthday on January 14 with Foo Fighters: A Show Benefitting Hope United at Kia Forum. Proceeds will go to Los Angeles non-profits Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission, with food and clothing donations also accepted onsite.
Rascal Flatts: Thursday, January 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
Bless the broken road, because Rascal Flatts are back for more on the Life Is a Highway Tour 2026. Get ready for the new North American trek, which follows the country trio’s 2024 reunion and 2025 live shows, with all the essential tour tips and details before it resumes in Raleigh on January 15. Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will join as openers.
The Offspring: Friday, January 16 - Bakersfield, CA @ Dignity Health Arena
Get SUPERCHARGED for The Offspring’s 2026 world tour supporting their 2024 eleventh album of the same name. Kicking off in Bakersfield, California with support from Bad Religion, you won’t want to miss the band’s latest North American run.
You may done seen the sun rise, but you haven’t seen anything like this. Go knee deep and catch the final two weekends of Zac Brown Band’s residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere before it wraps on January 17.
…Meet Me @ the Altar. In the wake of a new EP, Worried Sick, it’s shaping up to be a big year for pop-punk act Meet Me @ the Altar. With their contagious energy and well-honed signature sound, vocalist Victoria Edith and drummer Ada Juarez are hitting the road for a headlining tour starting at the end of January. Don’t miss the chance to catch them in action in cities like Orlando, Baltimore, New York City, and Atlanta. –Mary, Senior Editor/Writer
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