Bruno Mars at Levi’s Stadium Tonight: Setlist, Start Time, Parking, VTA and Bag Policy for October 10–11, 2026

Bruno Mars plays Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way in Santa Clara, tonight, Saturday, October 10, 2026, and again on Sunday, October 11, with both shows of The Romantic Tour starting at 7 p.m., RAYE and DJ Pee .Wee, the DJ persona of Anderson .Paak, listed as support, tickets on phones only and a strict clear-bag policy at the gates. This guide covers what to expect from the show, based on the tour’s opening setlist of 26 songs, and the practical details that decide how your night goes: when to arrive, which parking lot and gate to use, how VTA light rail, Caltrain and Capitol Corridor connect, what you can bring in and how to get home, SFNews.us reports.

The short version: arrive at the gates at least 45 minutes before 7 p.m., use VTA light rail to Great America station if you can, bring only a clear bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a small clutch, and plan your return before the show ends, especially on Sunday, when transit is less frequent and Monday is a holiday for many.

Bruno Mars at Levi’s Stadium: key facts

The Romantic Tour: what to expect

The Romantic Tour supports The Romantic, Mars’s latest album, and opened at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in April before moving through North America and Europe, including Wembley Stadium in London. It is a stadium production built around a large band and horn section, choreographed moves and a run of hits spanning Mars’s solo career and Silk Sonic, his duo with Anderson .Paak. RAYE, the British singer-songwriter, and DJ Pee .Wee are listed for both Santa Clara nights. Individual set times for the support acts have not been published, so if you want to see them, be inside by 7 p.m.

The setlist

The tour’s opening night setlist, published by Consequence, ran to 26 songs. Setlists change from city to city, but this gives a good idea of the shape of the night.

The middle of the show is a Silk Sonic block, followed by a ballad section that includes Die With a Smile, his duet with Lady Gaga. The big singalongs, Locked Out of Heaven, Just the Way You Are and Uptown Funk, come near the end, so do not leave early to beat traffic if those are the songs you came for.

Who is on the bill

Bruno Mars

Born Peter Gene Hernandez in Honolulu in 1985, Bruno Mars broke through in 2010 with his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which produced Just the Way You Are and Grenade. Unorthodox Jukebox followed in 2012 with Locked Out of Heaven and When I Was Your Man, and 24K Magic in 2016 won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. His collaboration with Mark Ronson, Uptown Funk, became one of the biggest singles of the 2010s. In 2021, he and Anderson .Paak released An Evening with Silk Sonic, a tribute to 1970s soul that included Leave the Door Open, and in 2024 his duet with Lady Gaga, Die With a Smile, became a global hit. The Romantic is his latest album and the reason for this tour.

RAYE

RAYE is a London singer and songwriter who wrote for other artists for years before releasing her debut album, My 21st Century Blues, independently in 2023. The album, led by Escapism, won her a record six BRIT Awards in 2024. Her live sets mix soul, jazz and pop with a big voice and a band, which makes her one of the stronger support acts on a stadium tour this year.

DJ Pee .Wee

DJ Pee .Wee is the DJ alter ego of Anderson .Paak, the drummer, singer and producer who forms Silk Sonic with Mars. Under this name he plays vinyl soul, funk and hip-hop sets, often with a playful old-school persona. His presence on the bill makes a Silk Sonic moment during the night more likely, although nothing is guaranteed.

Saturday or Sunday: which night is better?

When to arrive

Gate times are set for each event and posted on the official event page during show week; check it on the day. A good rule is to be at the gates at least 45 minutes before the 7 p.m. start, and earlier if you want merchandise, which sells out of popular sizes. On Saturday, traffic on Great America Parkway, Tasman Drive and the Montague Expressway builds from around 4 p.m., so drivers should aim to park by 5:30 p.m. On Sunday the roads are quieter, but transit runs less often.

Parking at Levi’s Stadium

Parking is sold for each event through Ticketmaster, and prices are not published as a flat rate. Buying in advance is cheaper and more reliable: day-of parking paid by card is limited and can cost more. Lots use directed parking, meaning attendants assign spaces, and they close two hours after the event ends.

Avoid unofficial lots that do not appear on your Ticketmaster parking pass, and never leave valuables visible in a parked car. If you drive from San Francisco, allow at least an hour and a half on Saturday afternoon via US-101 or I-280; for our tips on Bay Area event parking, see our Levi’s Stadium guide.

Getting there by transit

VTA light rail

VTA’s Orange Line stops at Great America station on the north side of the stadium, the easiest way in. A single ride is $2.50 and an eight-hour Excursion Pass is $5. From downtown San Jose, take the Blue Line to Baypointe and change to the Orange Line. After the show, VTA runs extra service for up to an hour, with organized queues at Gate A. Sunday service is less frequent, so check vta.org before you go.

Caltrain

Caltrain does not stop at the stadium. From San Francisco or the Peninsula, ride Caltrain to Mountain View and transfer to the VTA Orange Line toward Great America. A joint Caltrain and VTA day pass, listed at $7.50, is valid through the last Caltrain and until 3 a.m. on VTA; buy it before you travel, not at Mountain View station. Caltrain has published event pages for both Bruno Mars nights, so check them for any added late trains. If you miss the last train north, the alternatives are a long rideshare or a hotel, so watch the clock.

Capitol Corridor and ACE

Capitol Corridor trains from Sacramento, Davis, Richmond, Oakland and Fremont stop at Santa Clara–Great America station, next to the stadium; riders are directed to Toyota Gate F. Evening service is limited, so confirm the last departure. ACE runs special trains for 49ers home games rather than concerts, so check its regular schedule.

Rideshare and taxis

Rideshare drop-off is along the bus stop south of Great America Parkway, and pickup is in Red Lot 7, which is also the accessible pickup area. After the show, surge pricing and queues are heavy. Walking about 10 minutes toward Tasman Drive or the Rivermark area before requesting a ride is usually cheaper and faster.

Bikes

Bike valet runs from three hours before to an hour after the event. For non-NFL events, only the Gate C corral is open.

Which gate to use

Bag policy and what you can bring

Levi’s Stadium allows a clear bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear plastic zip bag, a small clutch and a seat cushion. Stadium pages give the clutch size as either 4.5 by 6.5 inches or 4.5 by 5 inches, so pack to the smaller size. Sealed plastic water bottles under 24 ounces and empty clear reusable bottles are allowed, with refill stations at sections 101, 110, 120, 125, 127 and 322. Handheld signs are allowed at concerts if they do not block views or carry commercial or offensive content.

Not allowed: thermoses, cans, glass, coolers, banners, poles, dry-erase boards, cameras with detachable lenses and camera bags. The stadium is smoke-free under Santa Clara city ordinance, including vaping and cannabis. A paid bag check run by The Mobile Locker Co. has been listed at $20 per bag, but stadium and VTA information conflict on whether it will operate, so do not rely on it: leave large bags at home.

Accessibility

Wheelchair assistance is available at every entry gate, and Mobility Services can be reached at 408-579-4610. Wheelchairs are not lent or rented. Mobility Services also offers courtesy wheelchair transport from Great America station to the west gates. The Sutter Health sensory room is in the South Atrium, and service animal relief areas are near Gates A, B and C. Accessible parking is only in Red Lot 1. Roadside assistance in the lots is on 408-579-4600 until an hour after the event.

Weather and what to wear

Santa Clara is warmer than San Francisco, but evenings cool quickly in October. Expect a pleasant late afternoon and a cool night after 10 p.m.; the Bay Area is cooler than average this weekend, with San Francisco’s Saturday high forecast at 63 degrees and gusty winds near the coast. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes: the walk from the farthest lots and from the light rail takes time.

Where to eat before the show

Stadium concessions are cashless and busy, so many fans eat beforehand. Santa Clara’s Rivermark area and the restaurants along Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway are within walking or short driving distance; Santana Row in San Jose and downtown Mountain View, on the Caltrain route, have more choice for a sit-down meal. On Sunday, plan any late food before the show: most kitchens close before the concert ends.

Getting home: plan it before you go

• Light rail: follow the queues at Gate A after the show; extra trains run for up to an hour.
• Caltrain: check the last northbound departure from Mountain View and leave enough time for the light rail leg.
• Driving: expect 30 to 60 minutes to clear the lots; staying in your seat for 20 minutes after the encore often saves time overall.
• Rideshare: walk toward Tasman Drive before booking.
• Sunday: transit is thinner, but Monday is the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day holiday for many, so some fans stay overnight in Santa Clara or San Jose.

Tickets and avoiding scams

Both nights are on sale through Ticketmaster, the official seller, including its verified resale. Tickets are mobile only and tied to the account that bought them, so screenshots and PDF tickets will not scan. Avoid buying from strangers on social media or outside the stadium. If you buy resale, use a platform with a buyer guarantee and check the seat location against the stadium map.

Other concerts and events this weekend

Bruno Mars is not the only big show in the Bay Area this weekend. On Saturday, Taking Back Sunday play the Frost Amphitheater at Stanford, Bonnie Raitt plays the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco and the Warriors face the Kings at Chase Center at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, Chayanne brings his Bailemos Otra Vez tour to Chase Center at 7 p.m., while TLC and Salt-N-Pepa play the Toyota Pavilion in Concord. In San Francisco, the Fleet Week air show runs from noon to 4 p.m. on both days. See our San Francisco concerts guide, our Bay Area weekend guide and our guide to watching the Blue Angels.

Bruno Mars and the Bay Area

Levi’s Stadium has become the Bay Area’s main venue for stadium tours, and this summer it hosted FIFA World Cup matches. Two nights there is a sign of Mars’s drawing power: he is one of the few artists who sells stadiums across generations, with fans who grew up on Just the Way You Are and younger listeners who found him through Silk Sonic and Die With a Smile. Expect a crowd that ranges from families with children to groups making a night of it; the show is suitable for all ages, though it is loud, so ear protection for children is a good idea.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Bruno Mars go on at Levi’s Stadium?

The show starts at 7 p.m. on both nights. RAYE and DJ Pee .Wee are listed as support, and set times have not been published, so Bruno Mars will take the stage later in the evening.

How long is the Bruno Mars concert?

The tour’s opening night setlist had 26 songs, and the Santa Clara shows are expected to run past 10 p.m.

What is the bag policy at Levi’s Stadium?

Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon clear zip bags and small clutches are allowed. Backpacks and non-clear bags are not.

How do I get to Levi’s Stadium from San Francisco without a car?

Take Caltrain to Mountain View and transfer to the VTA Orange Line to Great America station, or use Capitol Corridor from the East Bay to Santa Clara–Great America.

Where is rideshare pickup at Levi’s Stadium?

Red Lot 7. Drop-off is along the bus stop south of Great America Parkway.

Can I bring water into Levi’s Stadium?

Yes, a sealed plastic bottle under 24 ounces or an empty clear reusable bottle. Refill stations are inside.

Is there parking at Levi’s Stadium for the concert?

Yes, sold per event through Ticketmaster. Buy in advance; Green Lot 1 off Great America Parkway is the general event lot, and Red Lot 1 is for accessible parking.

Materials used: PLPC San Jose Levi’s Stadium guide, Visit Silicon Valley, Galaxy Shows, Consequence, Caltrain, Levi’s Stadium, DoTheBay, National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area.