Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour
His first full headlining stadium tour — nine US dates across MetLife Stadium (NJ) and SoFi Stadium (LA) in 2026
The Romantic Tour is Bruno Mars's first full headline tour in nearly a decade and his first-ever full headlining stadium run — nearly 70 shows across North America, Europe and the UK. Two of the biggest US legs land at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (August 21, 22, 25 and 26, 2026) and a five-night stand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California (September 30, October 2, 3, 6 and 7, 2026), each with support from Raye.
Quick facts
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL's Giants and Jets, sits in East Rutherford, easily reached from New York City via NJ Transit rail service direct to the stadium on event days — no need for a car even coming from Manhattan. Four dates here (Aug 21, 22, 25, 26) gives multiple chances to catch a show if the first date sells out or doesn't fit your travel schedule.
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is one of the newest and most architecturally striking stadiums in US sports, with a five-night run (Sept 30, Oct 2, 3, 6, 7) — the longest stand of the tour's American dates, reflecting SoFi's status as a genuine Los Angeles cultural venue beyond just NFL games (home to the Rams and Chargers).
Why this tour is a bigger deal than a typical Bruno Mars show
Despite decades of chart success, Bruno Mars had never done a full-scale solo headlining stadium tour before this — much of his live career leaned on festival slots, residencies (notably his long-running Las Vegas residency) and arena shows rather than stadium-scale headline runs. That makes The Romantic Tour a genuinely new format for him, not just another leg of a familiar touring cycle.
Practical tips
- —MetLife's multiple dates and SoFi's five-night run mean more flexibility than a single-date stadium show — check all dates at your preferred venue before assuming the first one is your only option.
- —NJ Transit's direct rail service to MetLife Stadium on event days is genuinely the easiest way in from New York City — parking and traffic around the stadium can be a real hassle by comparison.
- —SoFi Stadium is served by ride-share pickup zones and some LA Metro connections, but check current transit options closer to your date since this area of LA is still building out transit infrastructure.
- —Raye is confirmed support across the tour — factor doors/opener timing into your arrival plans rather than assuming Bruno Mars is the only act.
