Music fans in Toronto have major reasons to celebrate as two global superstars, Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton, have just announced highly anticipated concert dates for 2026, significantly boosting the city's already impressive live music calendar.
Bruno Mars Returns with 'The Romantic Tour'
Pop and R&B sensation Bruno Mars is embarking on his first global headline tour in nearly a decade. Dubbed 'The Romantic Tour,' this will also mark his first-ever global stadium tour, launched in support of his upcoming album, 'The Romantic,' which is set for release on February 27, 2026.
Produced by Live Nation, the extensive 2026 tour will feature nearly 40 shows across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. For Canadian fans, Mars will perform for two consecutive nights at Toronto's Rogers Stadium on May 23 and 24, 2026. His only other Canadian stop is scheduled for October 14 at Vancouver's B.C. Place.
The tour kicks off on April 10, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and will include performances at iconic venues like London's Wembley Stadium, New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, and Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium.
Special Guests and Ticket Information
Joining Bruno Mars on all dates as a special guest will be his Silk Sonic collaborator, Anderson .Paak, performing under his DJ alias, Pee.wee. The Toronto shows will also feature Leon Thomas, while Raye will be the special guest in Vancouver.
The first single from 'The Romantic' is expected to drop on Friday, January 9, 2026. For eager fans, the ticket sales process begins soon. An artist presale starts on January 14, 2026, at noon. To gain access, fans must register at brunomars.com by January 12 at 10 a.m. PT.
The general public onsale follows on January 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. local time. All tickets will be available through the official website, brunomars.com.
Chris Stapleton's Summer Stadium Show
Adding to Toronto's concert boom, acclaimed country music star Chris Stapleton has also locked in a date for his 'All-American Road Show' tour. He is set to take the stage at Rogers Stadium on August 6, 2026.
Special guests for the Toronto concert will be Zach Top and Allen Stone. Stapleton's other Canadian performance is scheduled for July 22 at Vancouver's Rogers Arena, supported by The Teskey Brothers.
Tickets for Chris Stapleton's concert go on sale to the general public on January 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. via livenation.com. Members of his official fan club will get early access through a presale running from January 13 at 10 a.m. local time until January 15 at 10 p.m. local time. Full tour details are available at chrisstapleton.com/tour.
This announcement comes as Stapleton, who recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his debut album 'Traveller,' is nominated for four awards at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
These major tour announcements solidify 2026 as a landmark year for live music in Toronto, offering fans a diverse range of performances from two of the most celebrated artists in contemporary music.
