Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour arrives in San Antonio this week.
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Wednesday is one of the biggest music nights of the year in San Antonio, with the first of two Rush concerts at Frost Bank Center and a sold-out Bruno Mars concert at the Alamodome. Here’s what Bruno Mars fans need to know about the concert and getting to the venue.
What is Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour?
Bruno Mars is joined by the Red Hot Chili Peppers during halftime of Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.
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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars had a No. 1 hit with “Die With a Smile.”
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Hit machine Mars — his No. 1 songs include “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Just the Way You Are” — is touring stadiums in support of his album “The Romantic,” which was released in February. Mars is an old-school entertainer who has been onstage since he was a kid, which should make for a fun night.
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When does the concert start?
The concert starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Alamodome, 100 Montana St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Outdoor merchandise sales start at 4 p.m.
Are tickets still available?
The concert is sold out, though verified resale tickets are available through ticketmaster.com starting at about $350.
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What is the best way to get to the Alamodome?
VIA Park & Ride is the most economical and stress-free way to get to any concert at the Alamodome, but there are other options, too. Here’s a look:
Alamodome parking: Parking at the Alamodome will cost $60. Lots B and C open at 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served, cashless basis.
Park & Ride: VIA’s Park & Ride service will run to the Alamodome from 4 to 7 p.m. and leave from the venue until one hour after the concert. Service will be available from Crossroads, 151 Crossroads Blvd., and Brooks (Walmart), 3302 SE Military Drive. The service costs $1.30 per ride.
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Off-site parking: Concertgoers can reserve parking at more than 25 lots in advance through ParkWhiz. More downtown parking options can be found here.
Ride share: Drivers can drop off and pick up ride-share customers at Lot D, across Interstate 37 from the dome between Montana Street and the Tower of the Americas Way. Expect to pay surge prices on concert nights.
Little Bruno Mars, pictured with his mom, Barnadette Hernandez, took his Elvis act to Memphis, Tenn., home of the King, in 1990.
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Five facts about Bruno Mars:
• Bruno Mars started performing as a child with his family’s band in Hawaii. He became known for his impersonations of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.
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• When he was 5, Mars sang “Christmas All Over the World” during halftime of the 1990 Aloha Bowl. About 23 years later, he would be the headline halftime performer at Super Bowl XLVIII.
• Bruno Mars’ first No. 1 song was as a featured artist on B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ on You.” He has since had chart-topping collaborations with Mark Ronson (“Uptown Funk”), Anderson.Paak (Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open”) and Lady Gaga (“Die With a Smile”).
• Mars has won 16 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for “24K Magic” and Song of the Year for “That’s What I Like” and Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open.”
• This is just Mars’ second San Antonio concert. He played the AT&T Center (now Frost Bank Center) in 2017 on the 24K Magic World Tour.
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Anderson .Paak, left, is joining his Silk Sonic partner Bruno Mars on tour.
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Is there an opening act?
DJ Pee.Wee, better known as Anderson .Paak, is the opening act, which leaves the door open for a Silk Sonic mini set during the concert.
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What’s next at the Alamodome?
Iron Maiden on Sept. 29, followed by Usher on Oct. 5.