Bruno Mars in Santa Clara: times, transit and rules

Bruno Mars will perform at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on October 10 and 11, 2026. On both dates, the show is scheduled for 7 p.m. California local time (PDT), gates open at 5:30 p.m., and parking lots open at 4 p.m. Entry requires a mobile ticket displayed on a phone; tickets will not be emailed or available to print.

Special VTA service is planned for both dates. The detailed October 10 schedule already lists inbound and return trips. For October 11, check the VTA page again before leaving, as operating times may change.

Choosing a date

Bruno Mars’ official tour schedule confirms consecutive Levi’s Stadium shows on October 10 and 11. The stadium pages publish the same basic timeline for both: box office and parking at 4 p.m., gates at 5:30 p.m., and show at 7 p.m.

The choice therefore mainly depends on ticket availability and which trip is easier. The available sources do not indicate different set lists, guests, or show lengths. The 11 p.m. time displayed by VTA for the October 10 event should not be treated as a guaranteed concert end time; it is part of the agency’s transit planning information.

Mobile tickets and stadium entry

The October 10 guide and October 11 guide require every guest age 2 or older to have a ticket. Re-entry is not permitted after admission.

The ticket must be available on a phone. The stadium recommends the official 49ers app or Ticketmaster app and suggests adding tickets and parking passes to Apple Wallet or Google Pay in advance. Doing this before arrival avoids relying on mobile reception in the entry line. Have the ticket ready for scanning or contactless use, depending on the format shown on the device.

The Visa Box Office, at the stadium’s north end inside Toyota Gate F, opens at 4 p.m.; will call is at the same location. The event page says walk-up tickets may be available, but does not guarantee inventory.

Getting there on VTA

VTA lists the venue as Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054. For October 10, the event-specific VTA schedule includes Blue, Green, and Orange light rail service, plus bus routes 55, 57, and 59. Because times vary by station and direction, select a boarding point first and use its official timetable.

The VTA Levi’s Stadium hub confirms special service on October 10 and 11. The Orange Line connects with Caltrain at Mountain View and BART at Milpitas. VTA recommends arriving at the platform at least five minutes early. Riders can pay with Clipper or cash, and each passenger must use a separate Clipper card.

After the event, additional bus and light rail service operates for up to one hour. Light rail riders should go directly to the queue lines on the Gate A side of the stadium, facing Tasman Drive. Anyone connecting to BART or Caltrain should also check those systems’ final departures rather than assume VTA’s extra-service window guarantees a connection.

Parking, bicycles and exits

Stadium parking requires a valid event ticket or credential in addition to a parking pass. Lots open at 4 p.m.; event-day space is limited and first come, first served, and parking transactions are card-only. Availability and prices may change, so review the guide for the selected date before driving.

Bicycle parking is outside Sutter Health Gate C, and ticketed guests may use the San Tomas Aquino trail beginning at 4 p.m. When leaving, the stadium recommends Xfinity Gate A for VTA riders heading toward Caltrain or BART, and Toyota Gate F for VTA, ACE, or Capitol Corridor. Follow posted signs and staff instructions.

Bags and prohibited items

The policy allows clear bags measuring no more than 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear zip-top plastic bag, and a small clutch no larger than 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Backpacks and other carriers outside these exceptions are not admitted.

The concert guides advertise paid bag check near Gate F and in the Green Bus lot, operating from 4 p.m. until one hour after the event. However, VTA’s general stadium page contains conflicting information, saying the stadium does not offer bag check. Do not rely on this service: bring only a compliant bag and confirm the latest status in the official event guide.

The Levi’s Stadium security policies prohibit firearms, knives, chemical agents, electronic control devices, and other dangerous weapons. Tailgating is also specifically prohibited for these concerts. Review the official rules on the day of the visit because operating conditions can change.

Before-you-go checklist

Save the ticket and any parking pass to a mobile wallet; check the phone battery; measure the bag; choose a VTA station and departure; and plan the return connection. Arriving before gates open does not ensure immediate admission, but allowing time for lines and security reduces the chance of missing the scheduled 7 p.m. start.

All times above are California local time. Before traveling, recheck the Levi’s Stadium and VTA pages for alerts, changes, and date-specific schedules.