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Some lucky Bruno Mars fans in the Bay Area won’t have to wait until release day to hear The Romantic.
More than 300 indie record stores across the country are throwing official listening events for Bruno Mars’ upcoming album The Romantic, which drops on February 27, 2026.
The fourth solo studio album will be played in full at select independent shops on February 25, 2026, giving fans the chance to hear it early alongside fellow Bruno lovers.
According to Bruno Mars’ official site, attending fans can expect a first listen to The Romantic before its official release, exclusive giveaways, and the chance to pre-order a copy of the album in-store.
Here are the closest participating Bay Area record stores:
Fans are encouraged to contact each store directly, or check their website or social media channels, for exact start times and event details.
For the list of full participating independent record stores across the U.S. and more stores across California, you can find the full list on Record Store Day’s site or Bruno Mars’ site.
If you’ve been waiting for new Bruno, this might be the most fun way to hear it: at favorite local record shop with other music lovers in the Bay!