Bruno Mars is back on U.S. soil this week, beginning the second North American stretch of his 2026 “The Romantic Tour.” After a successful European run that included stops in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan and London, the singer‑songwriter will perform four back‑to‑back shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
MetLife Stadium dates and ticket prices
The MetLife engagements are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21; Saturday, Aug. 22; Tuesday, Aug. 25; and Wednesday, Aug. 26. As of the latest update, ticket prices start at $193 for the Aug. 21 show, $175 for Aug. 22, $159 for Aug. 25, and $170 for Aug. 26. Prices vary by seat location and availability, and tickets are selling quickly.
Upcoming tour stops across the country
Following the New Jersey performances, the tour will travel to additional venues nationwide. Highlights include:
- Aug. 29 – Pittsburgh, tickets from $121
- Sept. 1 & 2 – Philadelphia, tickets from $108 and $114
- Sept. 5 & 6 – Foxborough, Mass., tickets from $189 and $168
- Sept. 9 – Indianapolis, tickets from $202
- Sept. 12 & 13 – Tampa, Fla., tickets from $177 and $162
- Sept. 16 – New Orleans, tickets from $169
- Sept. 19 & 20 – Miami, tickets from $212 and $188
- Sept. 23 – San Antonio, tickets from $321
- Sept. 26 & 27 – Colorado Springs (U.S. Air Force Academy), tickets from $277 and $228
- Sept. 30 – Oct. 10 – Inglewood, Calif., tickets ranging $172‑$258
- Oct. 10 & 11 – Santa Clara, Calif., tickets from $432‑$534
- Oct. 14‑21 – Vancouver, tickets from $118‑$162
- Dec. 3‑8 – Mexico City, tickets from $91‑$138
Special guests and opening acts
Anderson .Paak will join Mars as a special guest on every date of the tour. Additional opening acts will appear on select nights, including Raye, Victoria Monét, and Leon Thomas.
How to purchase tickets
Tickets are available through the official tour website and authorized ticket vendors. Prices and availability can change rapidly, so fans are encouraged to act promptly. The site also provides a full schedule and seating maps for each venue.
What to expect from the show
The Romantic Tour is designed to celebrate every era of Mars’s career. Fans can anticipate high‑energy performances of classics such as “Just the Way You Are” and “Marry You,” alongside newer tracks like “I Just Might” and “Risk It All.” The production is expected to feature elaborate lighting, choreography, and a live band that underscores Mars’s reputation for dynamic, crowd‑pleasing concerts.
For those in the New Jersey area, the MetLife Stadium shows represent the first opportunity to see Bruno Mars live in the United States this year. Ticket buyers should verify seating options and any venue‑specific health or safety guidelines before attending.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
