In 2023, Bruno Mars performed in Brazil as the headliner of the inaugural The Town Festival held at Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo. He gave two shows on September 3 and September 10, delivering hits like "24K Magic," "Finesse," "Treasure," "Runaway Baby," and "When I Was Your Man." During the festival, he charmed the audience with some Portuguese phrases and even played the instrumental of the Brazilian classic "Evidências" by Chitãozinho & Xororó. After the festival, he posted a popular video in São Paulo dancing to a Brazilian funk song with the phrase "Come to Brasil," which went viral
. Following this successful 2023 visit, Bruno Mars announced a dedicated Brazilian tour for 2024 called "Bruno Mars: Live in Brazil," which will include 14 shows across five cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Curitiba, and Belo Horizonte. The tour starts on October 4, 2024, in São Paulo and ends on November 5, 2024, in Belo Horizonte. Due to high demand, additional shows were added in São Paulo, Rio, and Brasília, making it the largest tour by an international artist in Brazil, surpassing the previous record of 13 shows by RBD in 2006
Summary of Bruno Mars' Brazil Shows in 2023 and 2024
- 2023 : Two shows at The Town Festival in São Paulo (September 3 and 10)
- 2024 Tour Dates (selected highlights) :
- São Paulo: Multiple shows at Estádio do Morumbi in October (4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13)
- Rio de Janeiro: Shows at Estádio Nilton Santos (16, 19, 20 October)
- Brasília, Curitiba, Belo Horizonte: Various dates in October and November
- Total of 14 shows in 5 cities in 2024
Bruno Mars' 2023 performances and 2024 tour reflect his strong popularity in Brazil, where fans affectionately call him "Bruninho"
