Bruno Mars kicked off a six-night run at Wembley Stadium with a high-energy show that drew a 75,000-strong crowd, marking his first UK performance since 2018. The concert, part of his return to UK audiences after nearly a decade, coincided with England's men's football team once again being knocked out at the World Cup semi-final stage, echoing the timing of his last visit, though Mars appeared determined to keep spirits high with football-themed props including an England scarf and a Paddington Bear.

The two-hour, 15-minute set opened unexpectedly with the slow ballad Risk It All before shifting into an energetic mix of R&B, funk, Latin and pop, including hits such as 24K Magic and Treasure. Anderson .Paak joined for a four-song Silk Sonic segment, while Die With a Smile, his collaboration with Lady Gaga, was the only other guest track featured. Romance ran through the show, with segments like the "Angel Baby Cam" and a cape reading "The Romantic" reinforcing his signature style.