How to buy Bruno Mars tickets in California as the San Francisco Bay Area date goes on sale
Bruno Mars tickets go on sale today, 15 January 2026, for his San Francisco Bay Area show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with prices from $80. See where to buy, seating options and full tour details.
San Francisco Bay Area, California, Thursday 15 January 2026 — Bruno Mars tickets for his only Northern California stadium show go on sale today, giving fans across San Francisco, Oakland and Silicon Valley their first opportunity to secure seats for The Romantic Tour at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on 10 October 2026. The concert is the sole Bay Area stop on Mars’ 2026 North American stadium run, positioning Northern California as one of the most in-demand markets on the tour.
The Santa Clara date forms part of Bruno Mars’ first full stadium tour in nearly a decade, following his Las Vegas residency and the release of his new studio album The Romantic. The Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist is returning to large-scale live touring with a global production built around his biggest international hits and new material, the San Francisco Newsroom reports.
Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, will host the Bay Area performance. Located approximately 40 miles south of downtown San Francisco, the venue is one of the largest concert-capable stadiums in California, with a capacity of more than 65,000, making it the natural West Coast stage for a tour of this scale.
When and where is the California show
| Date | City | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2026 | Santa Clara, CA | Levi’s Stadium | 7:00 PM |
This is the only confirmed San Francisco Bay Area date on The Romantic Tour. No additional Northern California concerts have been announced.
Where to buy Bruno Mars tickets in California
Bruno Mars tickets for the California Bay Area show are sold only through authorised platforms, which are the only channels that guarantee valid entry to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara:
- Ticketmaster — the primary ticketing partner for US stadium shows
- Live Nation — the official tour promoter and ticket seller
- Bruno Mars’ official tour website — which directs buyers to approved ticketing partners
All three platforms access the same live ticket inventory, meaning availability is synchronised across sites once the sale begins. At the moment tickets go on sale, buyers are placed into a virtual waiting room and queue, where seats are released as transactions are completed or time out.
Given that this is the only Northern California date on The Romantic Tour, heavy demand is expected in the first hours, particularly for lower-bowl seating and floor sections. Fans are advised to log in early, keep payment details ready and remain flexible on seating to maximise their chances of securing tickets at face value.
How to buy Bruno Mars tickets successfully in California
With only one Northern California stadium date on sale, demand for Bruno Mars tickets at Levi’s Stadium is expected to be intense, particularly during the first hours of general sale. Buyers who prepare in advance significantly increase their chances of securing seats at face value rather than paying inflated resale prices later. To maximise your chances, fans should:
- Log in to Ticketmaster or Live Nation before the sale opens to avoid losing time during the checkout process
- Save payment and billing details in advance, as popular sections can sell out in minutes
- Enter the virtual waiting room early, which assigns a place in the queue before tickets are released
- Stay flexible on seating and price bands, as different sections often appear and disappear as transactions are completed
Most Bruno Mars tickets for Levi’s Stadium will be issued as mobile tickets, delivered through the official Ticketmaster or Live Nation apps. This system helps reduce fraud and enables real-time ticket transfers if buyers need to resell or pass tickets to friends closer to the event date.
How much Bruno Mars tickets cost in California
Ticket prices for Bruno Mars at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara vary depending on seating section, proximity to the stage and overall demand. As the only Northern California stop on The Romantic Tour, the Bay Area show is expected to command premium pricing across most areas of the stadium.
| Ticket type | Typical price range |
|---|---|
| Upper tier seating | $80 – $120 |
| Lower bowl seating | $120 – $180 |
| Field and floor | $150 – $250 |
| VIP and hospitality | $300+ |
Front-of-stage floor sections and lower-bowl seating closest to the stage are expected to sell out first, particularly during the opening hours of general sale. Prices in these areas can rise quickly if demand outpaces supply, making early purchase the best way to secure tickets at standard face value.
What kind of live show Bruno Mars is bringing to California
Bruno Mars’ California appearance on 10 October 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is designed as a full-scale stadium production, not a stripped-down tour stop. Mars is known in the industry for building his live shows around musicianship and live performance, rather than heavy reliance on backing tracks or pre-recorded vocals.
The Romantic Tour features a full live band, multiple instrumental sections and tight, choreographed dance routines, allowing songs to be reworked for a 65,000-plus-capacity stadium audience. Extended intros, instrumental breakdowns and crowd-driven moments are built into the set to ensure the show translates beyond a standard arena format.
Unlike many contemporary pop tours, Mars performs with live vocals and live instrumentation throughout, blending funk, R&B and pop into a continuous, two-hour-plus performance designed to keep large stadium crowds engaged from opening number to encore.
Songs fans in San Francisco are expected to hear
The Levi’s Stadium setlist is expected to combine material from Mars’ new album The Romantic with the catalogue that made him one of the most streamed artists in the world. Based on his recent tours and radio rotation in the United States, the Bay Area audience can expect a hit-heavy show including:
- Just The Way You Are — his global breakthrough single and long-running radio staple
- Uptown Funk — one of the most played pop tracks of the past decade
- Locked Out of Heaven — a high-energy crowd favourite
- 24K Magic — a centrepiece of his live funk-pop sound
- Grenade — a vocal showcase built for stadium ballads
- Marry You — a fan sing-along moment
- Versace on the Floor — a slower R&B section of the set
- Die With a Smile — one of his most recent international hits
- APT. — a modern crossover track that performed strongly on streaming platforms
These songs remain among the most streamed and most requested tracks on US radio and digital platforms, which is why they form the backbone of Mars’ live shows.
How to get to Levi’s Stadium from San Francisco
Levi’s Stadium is located in Santa Clara, California, in the centre of Silicon Valley, approximately 40 miles south of downtown San Francisco. On major concert nights, public transport is often faster than driving.
The main travel options include:
- Caltrain to Mountain View, then VTA Light Rail directly to the stadium
- BART to Milpitas, then VTA Light Rail to Levi’s Stadium
- Driving via US-101 or I-280 from San Francisco and the Peninsula
Levi’s Stadium operates dedicated parking zones and rideshare drop-off points for major concerts. Parking passes and transit tickets are strongly recommended to be booked in advance due to the volume of visitors expected.
General sale for Bruno Mars tickets opens today, 15 January 2026, for the San Francisco Bay Area stadium show scheduled for 10 October 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The concert is the only Northern California date on The Romantic Tour, with tickets released through authorised sellers including Ticketmaster, Live Nation and the official Bruno Mars tour platform.
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