Bruno Mars Releases New Album 'The Romantic'

The pop star's first solo album since 2016 features the hit single 'I Just Might'.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Bruno Mars has released his highly anticipated new album 'The Romantic', featuring 9 tracks including the Billboard Hot 100-topping single 'I Just Might'. The album marks Mars' first solo release since 2016's '24K Magic', which won Album of the Year at the Grammys. Mars will be supporting the new album with a global tour starting in April, with Anderson .Paak, RAYE, Victoria Monét and Leon Thomas joining him on various legs.

Why it matters

As one of the biggest pop stars of the last decade, the release of a new Bruno Mars album is a major event in the music industry. 'The Romantic' is expected to continue Mars' streak of commercial and critical success, and the accompanying tour will bring his signature high-energy live shows to arenas around the world.

The details

The Romantic features 9 tracks total, including Mars' recent Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping single 'I Just Might'. The album is Mars' first solo release since 2016's '24K Magic', which won Album of the Year at the Grammys. To promote the new album, Mars will be embarking on a global tour starting in April, with support acts including Anderson .Paak, RAYE, Victoria Monét and Leon Thomas joining him on various legs of the trek.

  • The Romantic was released on February 27, 2026.
  • The Romantic Tour will kick off with two shows in Las Vegas on April 10 and 11, 2026.

The players

Bruno Mars

A Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Uptown Funk', '24K Magic', and 'Just the Way You Are'.

Anderson .Paak

A Grammy-winning R&B artist who will be joining Bruno Mars on the tour for The Romantic.

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What they’re saying

“Nearly two weeks after Valentine's Day, Bruno Mars plays the role of love doctor with the release of his anticipated album The Romantic.”

— Michael Saponara, Author (billboard.com)

What’s next

The Romantic Tour will continue through the summer and fall of 2026, with stops across North America and Europe.

The takeaway

Bruno Mars' new album 'The Romantic' continues the pop star's reign as one of the most successful and acclaimed artists of his generation, blending his signature retro-soul sound with contemporary pop sensibilities.