Stop Missing Shows

Bruno Mars in Minneapolis

535 users on tonedeaf are tracking Bruno Mars

Never miss another Bruno Mars show near Minneapolis.

Bruno Mars
U.S. Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, MN
Tickets+CalendarText Friend

About Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars is a pop and R&B singer from Hawaii who became one of the biggest acts of the 2010s. He started as a songwriter and producer, creating hits for other artists before his own breakthrough with "Just the Way You Are" in 2010. His early albums mixed pop hooks with funk and soul influences, winning him multiple Grammys. "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson became a global phenomenon in 2014, and his 2016 album "24K Magic" saw him leaning fully into retro-funk pastiche. His music trades in earnest earnestness—love songs, breakup songs, dance tracks—executed with enough technical polish and genuine musicianship that it mostly sidesteps easy cynicism. He's had quieter moments too, particularly "When I Was Your Man," which showed his softer side. His appeal lies in straightforward songwriting and his ability to work across genres without feeling scattered.

Bruno Mars shows are tight, choreographed affairs where crowd energy peaks during the obvious hits. He hits all the marks—good band, sharp production, engaging crowd interaction—but it feels controlled rather than spontaneous. People come to hear the songs exactly as they know them.

Known for Just the Way You Are, Uptown Funk, When I Was Your Man, 24K Magic, Treasure

Bruno Mars + Minneapolis

Bruno Mars played Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis on September 12, 2018, with a 17-song set that was pure arena spectacle. "Finesse" and "24K Magic" opened, and "Treasure" kept things moving before "Perm" and "Calling All My Lovelies" showcased the band. A saxophone solo and drum solo punctuated the set, and "Versace on the Floor" slowed things down before "Runaway Baby" brought the funk back. "When I Was Your Man" was the quiet emotional peak before "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Just the Way You Are" set up the "Uptown Funk" encore. Minneapolis got the full production, solos and all.

Bruno Mars in Minneapolis News

Live Music in Minneapolis

Minneapolis punch above its weight for funk and soul. Prince's shadow looms large, but the city's music scene extends well beyond. There's a real appreciation here for polished pop with groove, which is exactly Mars's lane. The city's venues and audiences understand production, musicianship, and showmanship.

Minneapolis road trip to see Bruno Mars?

Stay in the Northeast Minneapolis arts district—it's where the city's creative energy actually lives, with galleries, vintage shops, and the Mississippi River nearby. Eat at Café Alma in the same neighborhood for restrained, high-quality Italian cooking. Spend an afternoon at the Walker Art Center, which sits on a rise overlooking downtown and has genuine landscape appeal. Grab coffee at Spyhouse, a roaster that takes itself seriously without the performative nonsense. The Stone Arch Bridge is worth a walk if the weather cooperates.

Stop missing shows.

tonedeaf. reads your music library and emails you when artists you actually listen to have shows near Minneapolis. No app. No ads. No noise.

Sign Up Free