Bruno Mars Announces Exciting Return with New Album 'The Romantic'

Bruno Mars Makes a Triumphant Return with Solo Album

Bruno Mars, the acclaimed American singer-songwriter, is set to make a significant return to the music scene with his upcoming full-length album, marking his first solo project in nearly ten years. The Grammy-winning artist took to social media to unveil the title of his new album, The Romantic, sparking excitement among his global fanbase. On Instagram, Mars revealed the album's release date, stating, "New music this Friday. The Romantic coming 2.27," indicating that it will be available on February 27, 2026.

Bruno Mars' First Solo Album in a Decade

This album represents Mars' first solo endeavor since 2016 and features a total of nine tracks, including the chart-topping single I Just Might, which marks his tenth entry at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. To celebrate the album's launch, Mars will embark on The Romantic Tour, performing in stadiums across North America and Europe later this year. He will be joined by his Silk Sonic collaborator, Anderson .Paak, along with supporting acts RAYE, Victoria Monét, and Leon Thomas on various tour dates.

The announcement of the album followed a post where Mars shared that the project was complete, stating, "My album is done," which heightened anticipation among fans. The Romantic is Mars' fourth studio album and his first solo release since 24K Magic, which debuted in 2016. Although he has remained active in the music industry, his recent work has primarily consisted of collaborations rather than solo albums.

Insights on 'The Romantic'

In 2024, Mars collaborated with BLACKPINK's Rose on the global hit APT, which topped the Billboard charts and won the Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards. The track also received three Grammy nominations in November. Throughout 2025, Mars continued to make waves with collaborations like Die With a Smile, a duet with Lady Gaga that became one of the year's biggest hits, remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks. This song also achieved the milestone of being the fastest to reach one billion streams on Spotify, as reported by Variety.

Bruno Mars' previous album, 24K Magic, was released in November 2016 and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, featuring popular tracks like 24K Magic, That's What I Like, and Finesse (Remix) featuring Cardi B.