# Bruno Mars Skips 2026 VMAs

> Bruno Mars won't attend 2026 VMAs in person despite nominations.
- Title: Bruno Mars Skips 2026 VMAs · Cosmopolitan | Shortify
- Summary: Bruno Mars won't attend 2026 VMAs in person despite nominations. Bruno Mars skipped the 2026 VMAs to perform at Falcon Stadium in Colorado, with a virtual…
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a73914141/why-bruno-mars-skipped-2026-vmas
- Author: Mehera  Bonner
- Published: 2026-09-27T23:21:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bruno mars, 2026 vmas, falcon stadium, the romantic tour, united states air force academy, colorado
## Bruno Mars Nominations
Bruno Mars is nominated for Song of the Summer, Artist of the Year, and Best Album at the 2026 VMAs.
## Bruno Skips VMAs
Bruno Mars skipped the 2026 VMAs in person due to his busy schedule.
## The Romantic Tour
Bruno Mars is performing at Falcon Stadium in Colorado as part of The Romantic Tour.
## Virtual Performance
A virtual performance of "Dance With Me" is available for those missing Bruno at the VMAs.
## Bruno's Tour Reason
Bruno Mars said live performances are "the most important" in the age of AI, inspired by Michael Jackson concerts.

> live performances in the age of AI are "the most important" and that "the only reason why I’m doing this is because I watched videos of my favorite artists live. And I went to a Micheal Jackson concert, he came down to Hawai‘i, it’s such a magical experience. I hope that anybody who goes to a live concert, they get to feel that, whether it’s mine or not. I know that feeling and I wish that for everyone. And you can’t get that anywhere else. A computer can’t do that, so I’m not tripping."
## Where to See Bruno
Tickets for Bruno Mars's The Romantic Tour are available for those who missed the VMAs.
## Key takeaway

Bruno Mars skipped the 2026 VMAs to perform at Falcon Stadium in Colorado, with a virtual performance available.