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    Concert news

    Bruno Mars woos fans with 'Romantic' tour stop in Houston this spring

    Alex Bentley
    Jan 8, 2026 | 9:15 am
    Bruno Mars
    Photo by John V. Esparza

    Pop superstar Bruno Mars will hit the road in 2026 with his first full headline tour in nearly a decade, The Romantic Tour, which will include a stop at Houston's NRG Stadium on Wednesday, April 22.

    The 32-city world tour will have an initial 13-city North American leg in April and May, followed by a six-city European leg in June and July before finishing with another 13-city North American leg, August through October.

    In addition to Houston, Mars will perform in Arlington on April 18 and San Antonio on September 23.

    The tour is in support of Mars' long-awaited fourth solo album, The Romantic, which will be released on February 27.

    It is his first solo album in 10 years, following 24K Magic in 2016. He released the collaborative An Evening with Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak in 2021.

    Mars will be joined on all dates by Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee. Leon Thomas will be the opening act in Arlington and Houston, and RAYE will join him in San Antonio.

    Mars is coming off another banner year with two hit songs — “Die With A Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with ROSÉ — that stayed at No. 1 for 18 weeks and 12 weeks, respectively.

    Those collaborations are par for the course for Mars, who has made songs with Gucci Mane, Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Stapleton in recent years.

    To participate in the Bruno Mars Artist Presale on Wednesday, January 14 at 12 pm, fans must sign up at BrunoMars.com by Monday, January 12 at 12 pm.

    For events sold on Ticketmaster, no codes are needed — access is tied to an individual's Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale.

    Remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale beginning on Thursday, January 15 at 12 pm at BrunoMars.com.

    THE ROMANTIC TOUR 2026 DATES

    • Fri, Apr 10 — Las Vegas, NV — Allegiant Stadium
    • Tue, Apr 14 — Glendale, AZ — State Farm Stadium
    • Sat, Apr 18 — Arlington, TX — Globe Life Field
    • Wed, Apr 22 — Houston, TX — NRG Stadium
    • Sat, Apr 25 — Atlanta, GA — Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field
    • Wed, Apr 29 — Charlotte, NC — Bank of America Stadium
    • Sat, May 2 — Landover, MD — Northwest Stadium
    • Wed, May 6 — Nashville, TN — Nissan Stadium
    • Sat, May 9 — Detroit, MI — Ford Field
    • Wed, May 13 — Minneapolis, MN — U.S. Bank Stadium
    • Sat, May 16 — Chicago, IL — Soldier Field
    • Wed, May 20 — Columbus, OH — Ohio Stadium
    • Sat, May 23 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium
    • Sun, May 24 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium
    • Sat, Jun 20 — Paris, FR — Stade de France
    • Sun, Jun 21 — Paris, FR — Stade de France
    • Fri, Jun 26 — Berlin, DE — Olympiastadion
    • Sat, Jul 4 — Amsterdam, NL — Johan Cruijff ArenA
    • Sun, Jul 5 — Amsterdam, NL — Johan Cruijff ArenA
    • Fri, Jul 10 — Madrid, ES — Riyadh Air Metropolitano
    • Tue, Jul 14 — Milan, IT — Stadio San Siro
    • Sat, Jul 18 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE
    • Sun, Jul 19 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE
    • Fri, Aug 21 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium
    • Sat, Aug 22 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium
    • Sat, Aug 29 — Pittsburgh, PA — Acrisure Stadium
    • Tue, Sep 1 — Philadelphia, PA — Lincoln Financial Field
    • Sat, Sep 5 — Foxborough, MA — Gillette Stadium
    • Wed, Sep 9 — Indianapolis, IN — Lucas Oil Stadium
    • Sat, Sep 12 — Tampa, FL — Raymond James Stadium
    • Wed, Sep 16 — New Orleans, LA — Caesars Superdome
    • Sat, Sep 19 — Miami, FL — Hard Rock Stadium
    • Wed, Sep 23 — San Antonio, TX — Alamodome
    • Sat, Sep 26 — Air Force Academy, CO — Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy
    • Fri, Oct 2 — Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium
    • Sat, Oct 3 — Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium
    • Sat, Oct 10 — Santa Clara, CA — Levi’s Stadium
    • Wed, Oct 14 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place
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    ride 'em cowboy

    New Texas-sized dance hall and saloon two-steps into Houston mall

    Eric Sandler
    Jan 8, 2026 | 1:00 pm
    Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon
    Courtesy of Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon
    Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon will open this month.

    A massive country music dance hall is two-stepping into Houston. Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon will open its third Texas location this month at Plazamericas, the Latin-themed shopping mall and entertainment complex in Southwest Houston.

    Similar to its existing locations in Dallas and San Antonio, Cowboys Red River will occupy almost 37,000 square feet, including a 2,500-square-foot “race-track” dance floor that’s designed for two stepping, line dancing, and boot scootin’. With that much space, the dance hall aspires to host as many as 2,000 people per night, according to press materials.

    Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon Houston rendering A rendering previews Cowboys Red River.Courtesy of Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon

    "We’re fired up to bring Cowboys Red River to Houston," vice president and COO Scott Murphy said in a statement. "For over 30 years, we’ve been the biggest, baddest honky-tonk in Texas — the kind of place where you can hold someone close on the dance floor or raise a little hell with your buddies and feel right at home either way. Now it’s Houston’s turn. With our race-track dance floor, top-tier live acts, and that Southern hospitality we’re known for, we’re bringing a whole lot of romance, energy, and Texas-sized fun to this city. Houston, grab your boots, a couple of friends, and let’s go have a damn good time.”

    Honky-tonk band Runnin’ Behind will be featured regularly on the stage. In addition, Cowboys Red River expects to host between 12 and 15 national touring acts in its first year.

    Other amenities include 1,700 parking spots, free valet for “unescorted ladies,” pool tables, and a mechanical bull. Cowboys Red River offers special packages for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and other special occasions. It will be open Wednesday-Saturday from 7 pm until 3 am.

    The company’s first location opened in Dallas in 1989 and once earned a CMA Award for Nightclub of the Year. San Antonio followed in 2003.

    "Building the Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon legacy has been my passion for over six decades," founder and CEO Michael J. Murphy added. "We are here to bring Houston the best dancing and honky-tonk experience in the world, blending our authentic roots with world-class entertainment. This expansion is a testament to our team’s resilience and our commitment to the next generation of Texas country music fans."

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