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Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour in Berlin 2026
- Agne
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On the 28th of June, I had the chance to attend one of the most anticipated tours of the year - Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour in Berlin's Olympiastadion. Anticipated because it's Bruno Mars' first return to Europe since the 24K Magic Tour in 2017. And we got lucky enough to experience it during the European heatwave, meaning it literally reached 39°C on the concert day, which completely changed our plans about getting to the venue early... anyway, let's start from the beginning.
Tickets for Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour 2026 in Berlin
So I managed to get two standing tickets during the presale for Golden Circle 1 (the closest standing section to the stage) for €198 each for the 28th of June. The demand for this tour was incredibly high, so it was definitely a stressful experience, but thanks to the extra dates (he played three nights in total in Berlin), I got lucky!
The Venue - Olympiastadion Berlin
The concert took place at the historic Olympiastadion Berlin, which was opened in 1936 for the Olympic Games. It has been renovated since then, turning it into a fully modernised 74,475-seat stadium while still keeping its original architectural features.
It was my second time visiting the stadium grounds. I was here for the 2023 Lollapalooza Festival, but as I was busy securing the barricade for Imagine Dragons all day, I never actually went inside the stadium.
In general, the stadium has good public transport connections with both the S-Bahn and U-Bahn (except on the day of our concert, of course, when there were construction works and our train was cancelled lol). So getting there and back ended up being horrible, especially considering the heatwave. What a perfect day for construction when 75,000 people are trying to get to the stadium.
It was easy to navigate once we got there, although there could have been more signs showing the entrance to the standing area and the Golden Circles, as you need to enter that section from the back of the stadium.
Because of the heat, we were also allowed to bring water bottles inside and refill them at the stadium. And one surprisingly big advantage was that, at least from Golden Circle 1, the ladies' bathrooms were easily accessible (you still need to walk up the stadium stairs), and there were basically no queues, which is very rare during such a big event.
Bruno Mars in Berlin Timeline
4:00 PM – Doors opened
4:45 PM – Arrived at the venue
6:00 PM – DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak)
6:45 PM – Victoria Monét
7:50 PM – Bruno Mars
9:55 PM – Show ended
Heatwave vibes during the concert day
So, as I mentioned, the heatwave was a real thing throughout this whole trip (and keep in mind that the day before the concert we travelled from London after Harry Styles' concert, which also happened during the heatwave... lucky us lol). So yes, our original plan was to get to the venue much earlier than we eventually did, but we had to be careful with the 39°C heat.
The hardest part was that neither city is really prepared for temperatures like this, so most public transport, our hotel, and even Stansted Airport, which we flew from, don't really have air conditioning. That basically means you never really get a break from the heat. If our hotel had AC, we probably would have left earlier because we could have actually rested and cooled down a bit. But when you're trying to sleep (or whatever you call slowly roasting in bed lol) in this weather, it's so much more difficult. Plus, the public transport disruptions didn't exactly help either, as it took us around an hour to get to the venue with two train changes.
Once we got inside the stadium, I would actually say it wasn't too bad, as our section was in the shade. Don't get me wrong, it was still incredibly hot, and everyone (including us) was sticky and sweaty, but somehow it didn't feel that horrible haha. We also bought one of those folding hand fans from the merch stand, and it helped so much while we were waiting and even during the concert.
During the show, considering the circumstances, it was still completely fine. People generally kept a bit of space around each other, so we even had enough room to dance. (Although this crowd also had some of the most impolite people trying to squeeze in front of everyone at the very last minute. We even ended up arguing with a few people who stood right in front of us, blocking our view, with others telling them to move back. Come on, people... basic concert etiquette?)
Then getting back was torture in disguise. Being packed into a U-Bahn with hundreds of other people and no air conditioning is a feeling I honestly never want to experience again lol. We actually got off earlier and walked the last 30 minutes back to the hotel because outside already felt refreshing compared to the 50°C sauna on wheels (or rails, in this case).
Bruno Mars – so hot, hot damn
So, relatively early for such a concert (no complaints though), at 7:50 PM Bruno Mars and his band entered the stage wearing full German national football team kits, which, knowing Bruno's style, felt a little out of character. But again, considering the heat, I think it was a great choice. And just like that, two hours of non-stop entertainment kicked off.
The Romantic
The first part of the show was mostly dedicated to his new album The Romantic, opening with "Risk It All" before continuing with "Cha Cha Cha" and "On My Soul." To mix things up, the bangers "24K Magic" and "Treasure" also made it into the beginning of the show, immediately sending the audience into party mode.
Of course, it was all accompanied by endless energy and dance routines, proving what an incredibly talented entertainer and musician Bruno Mars is. Even in that heat, he was giving it absolutely everything.
During "God Was Showing Off," Bruno interacted with fans in the front row by picking one girl to appear on the "Angel Baby Cam." Basically, he turns the camera towards female audience members in the front rows, mimics their reactions on the big screen, and sings to them. Am I jealous? Of course lol.
Silk Sonic
The second part of the show was dedicated to Bruno and Anderson .Paak's duo Silk Sonic, where they performed songs they recorded together, including the massive hit "Leave the Door Open."
During this part, the duo also performed a funny bit—popularly known as the Yearn-Off—where they playfully try to out-sing each other and win over the audience. In Berlin, it also included showing their love for Germany. It started with Anderson .Paak drinking German beer from a traditional 1-litre beer stein, Bruno singing while wearing a traditional Bavarian-style hat (I guess... I'm definitely not educated enough in German hat styles hahah), and eventually Anderson .Paak taking a huge bite of a pretzel before throwing it into the crowd, which was hilarious haha.
The perfect ending
The last part of the show moved into what I can only describe as the "all bangers" section. It started with "Marry You" alongside a huge confetti shot and... I think fireworks? It already felt like the peak of the show, but somehow every single song after that became another peak haha.
Moving into "Die With a Smile," which Bruno first played on guitar and then on the piano (I told you, he's talented), he transitioned into a more acoustic segment with a medley of "It Will Rain," "Talking to the Moon," "When I Was Your Man," and... "Grenade"! Fans had been wondering whether he would keep it in the setlist after Night 1 in Berlin, and luckily he did. It's also one of my favourite Bruno Mars songs, so I couldn't have been happier to hear it live.
The mega hits continued with "Locked Out of Heaven," "Just the Way You Are," and "Uptown Funk," and the vibe was simply unmatched. At that point, it wasn't a concert anymore—it was a euphoric state shared with another 75,000 people. After "Uptown Funk," the stage was hidden behind the screens, but Bruno Mars returned for an encore with "Dance With Me," putting the perfect ending on such an incredible show.
Bruno Mars is simply on another level as an entertainer. He can sing, he can dance, he can play multiple instruments, and he seems genuinely charming. So yeah, I couldn't have been happier to experience this show.
You can find the full setlist from Night 2 in Berlin here.
The stage
There was quite a bit of discussion about the stage being very simple and quite small for a stadium. While I can't really comment on the size because I was standing relatively close to the stage, I did miss having a catwalk a bit. It would have given more people the chance to see Bruno up close. However, his performance, the choreography, and having the whole band close together worked really well, so it definitely wasn't a deal breaker.
There were still quite some effects throughout the show (although coming directly from Harry's concert, it felt like there were a lot of effects here haha—no shade haha). There were a few confetti shots, and well... confetti is always a good idea. There was also pyro during several songs, which blended perfectly with the heat haha—really grilling everyone in the front. Fireworks also made an appearance, although they're unfortunately never quite as visible during summer evenings in Germany because the sun sets so late. Still, they were a great addition. In general, that's one downside of concerts in Northern Europe. Because of the long daylight hours, some production elements simply don't have the same effect. I remember seeing The Eras Tour in Hamburg in July, where the Reputation era happened almost entirely in daylight, which looked very different from how it was meant to be... iykyk.
Anyway, for me, the special effects were just enough to complement the performance without overshadowing it. Again, when Bruno is on stage, he's basically a firework himself haha.
Final thoughts
Well... what can I say? Surprise surprise, I want to go again haha.
It was such an incredible show, and I'd genuinely recommend everyone see Bruno Mars live at least once because he really is a phenomenal performer.
If I could change one thing, I'd definitely skip the heatwave. And even though we had a fantastic view of the whole stage and all the effects—and could still see Bruno and the band pretty well—I would also love to experience this concert from the very first rows. He's just so charismatic, and seeing an artist from that close always creates a completely different feeling.
Although the European tour is sold out and my own concert schedule is already packed (I'm basically on tour myself at this point), I'd absolutely love to see him again. And if not on this tour, I just hope he doesn't make Europe wait another nine years.
So, Bruno Mars... I hope I see you again soon!
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