Bruno Mars returned to the UK for his first performance in eight years, launching a six-night residency at Wembley Stadium before a crowd of 75,000.

Bruno Mars performed the first of six scheduled shows at London's Wembley Stadium, marking his return to the UK stage after an eight-year hiatus. The singer addressed a 75,000-strong audience while wearing an England football scarf and a Union Jack bucket hat. The two-hour and 15-minute set featured a blend of R&B, funk, and pop, drawing from his extensive catalog and recent collaborations.

A Theatrical and Genre-Spanning Set

The concert opened with a pre-recorded video of Mars in a church, followed by his appearance on stage in a rose-bejewelled red suit. While the show included high-energy hits like '24K Magic' and 'Treasure,' Mars opted for the ballad 'Risk It All' as his opener. Throughout the performance, he moved fluidly between genres, incorporating Latin influences and funk, and utilized a segment called the 'Angel Baby Cam' to project fan reactions onto the stadium's giant screens.

Collaborations and Special Guests

The show highlighted Mars' recent collaborative work, most notably a four-song segment featuring Anderson .Paak. The pair performed as Silk Sonic, incorporating Motown-inspired choreography and banter. Additionally, Mars performed 'Die With a Smile,' his recent collaboration with Lady Gaga, which served as a major singalong moment during the ballad section of the concert.

Closing the Performance

As the concert neared its conclusion, Mars performed his 2010 hit 'Just the Way You Are' and 'Uptown Funk,' the latter of which featured fireworks and confetti. The show ended with the ballad 'Dance With Me,' an unexpected finale that left the crowd on a reflective note. The residency at Wembley serves as the singer's only UK dates for this tour.