Bruno Mars delighted fans with a surprise appearance from Paddington Bear during the first night of his sold-out Romantic Tour residency at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2026. The 40-year-old singer performed to approximately 75,000 people, briefly donning a Three Lions scarf and Union Jack bucket hat in support of England's World Cup third-place match against France.
Fan reactions and sound complaints
Social media buzzed with praise for the show. One fan wrote: "This was my 2nd time seeing him live and I was blown away again." Another said: "I chose not to watch England tonight and do something actually enjoyable with my time...anyway Bruno Mars was historic!" A third added: "Bruno Mars was exceptional tonight! Nice touch bringing Paddington on stage." However, some attendees were disappointed by the audio. One X user complained: "Sound quality at Bruno Mars at Wembley is disappointing, muffled and echoey." Another fumed: "Bruno Mars concert was the worst concert I've ever been to wow."
Setlist and show highlights
The concert opened with a pre-recorded video of Mars praying for a good performance, followed by his emergence in a rose-adorned suit. He declared: "London, it's time to party," taking the audience through funk, pop, and R&B classics. The setlist included hits like "24K Magic," "Uptown Funk," "Just the Way You Are," and "Locked Out of Heaven." For "Just the Way You Are," Mars asked for the stadium lights to be turned up to see the crowd.
Upcoming Wembley dates
Bruno Mars will perform at Wembley Stadium on July 22, 24, 25, and 28. Doors open at 5pm (4:30pm on July 19) for general admission, with VIP entry from 4pm. Shows end at 10:30pm, except July 19 at 10pm.
