Global superstar Bruno Mars is trading the stadium stage for the metaverse this weekend. According to an official announcement, the singer will perform a special virtual concert on Roblox this Saturday, 17 January. The event marks the debut of his new single, “I Just Might”, and yes, you can catch it live from the UAE.
This isn’t just a standard playlist stream. Mars is becoming the first artist to “pop up” inside the viral “STEAL A BRAINROT” experience, bringing a mix of music and interactive gaming to the platform. It joins a growing list of game-related entertainment crossovers, similar to the upcoming Fallout Shelter reality show we reported on recently.
- Premieres Saturday, 17 January at 11pm AST (midnight UAE time)
- Features new single “I Just Might” and “Locked Out of Heaven”
- Hosted within the viral “STEAL A BRAINROT” Roblox experience
- Fans can collect limited-edition Bruno-themed in-game items
- Free to attend for all Roblox users
What to expect
The performance will feature two key tracks. First is the premiere of his brand-new single “I Just Might”, giving fans a first listen in a completely virtual environment. He will also perform his massive hit “Locked Out of Heaven”, likely with interactive visual elements that Roblox concerts are known for.
Beyond the music, the event is heavily integrated into the game mechanics. Players can collect exclusive Bruno-themed traits and a limited-edition “Bruno Brainrot” character to use in-game. It taps into the sort of viral social media trends that have defined online gaming spaces recently.
When and where to watch in UAE
The concert takes place on Saturday, 17 January. The official time is listed as 11pm Arabian Standard Time (AST). Since the UAE is one hour ahead of AST, that means the event starts at midnight (12am) UAE time going into Sunday morning.
You can access the concert directly through Roblox on any supported device—whether you’re on mobile, console, or using one of the new XPS laptops. To ensure you don’t miss the start, you can register for the event via the official Roblox link.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, 17 January 2024
- Time: 11pm AST / 12am GST (UAE time)
- Platform: Roblox (STEAL A BRAINROT experience)
- Cost: Free