Everything Bruno Mars fans can do in Vancouver during a record-setting week
Bruno Mars kicks off a record-setting week in Vancouver tonight, and there’s plenty for fans of the 16-time Grammy winner to check out before and after the show.
Whether you’re taking public transit down to BC Place for The Romantic Tour or are looking to indulge in a sweet treat, it’s hard to escape the fever surrounding one of the biggest concerts of the year in Vancouver.
So put your pinky rings up to the moon, because here’s everything that Bruno Mars fans can see in Vancouver while he’s in town on Wednesday, Oct. 14, Friday, Oct. 16, Saturday, Oct. 17, Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Ride the SkyTrain and hear Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars | SkyTrain’s Stadium-Chinatown Station. (Warner Music Canada | Kenneth Chan)
Bruno Mars is taking the mic at Stadium-Chinatown Station, adding a famous voice to SkyTrain during his Vancouver concert run.
After inviting public transit riders to play musical detective with a series of emoji clues, TransLink has officially confirmed the singer as SkyTrain’s newest celebrity guest voice — and its first music artist to take on the role.
Starting today, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, passengers passing through Stadium-Chinatown Station will hear a special pre-recorded voice announcement from Mars periodically on the days of his five BC Place Stadium concerts. His message will join the station’s usual announcements.
Score some merch at the Hello Kitty x Bruno Mars Pop-Up
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Looking to rock some fresh looks at the concerts this week? Head on down to the Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty Pop-Up at 820 Granville St.
The store is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features a wide variety of exclusive merch like t-shirts, sweaters, hats, keychains, bags, and more.
Enjoy a sweet treat before the concerts
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Local Vancouver bakery Mello is giving away over 1,000 Bruno Mars-themed doughnuts, but you should aim to get there early.
Mello is giving away 350 free doughnuts every day on Oct. 16, 17, and 18 at Holt Renfrew Vancouver to kick off The Romantic Tour in style (that’s a whopping 1,050 doughnuts for you math whizzes out there). The giveaway starts at noon daily and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Plus, no purchase is necessary to get one of these tasty doughnuts.
Canada’s first-ever Hello Kitty Cafe on Robson Street is also getting in on the fun.
The store has announced a #HelloKittyxBrunoMars menu, as well as select merchandise are available for a limited time at its storefront at 1274 Robson St.
Menu highlights include the Romantic Lemonade, Raspberry Mars Mocha, Red Roses Strawberry Cake and Hello Kitty ❤️ Bruno Mars Chocolate.
Snap a photo with a heartfelt sign
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Those grabbing a drink or a bite to eat in Yaletown before or after the concert may spot a giant light-up sign spelling out “Marry You.”
The sign is, of course, a reference to the seven-times platinum hit from 2010 of the same name, and makes the perfect backdrop for any Bruno Mars fan.
And keep an eye out for the 24K Magic sign, too!
Just be careful if you’re not actually ready to pop the question yet.
Are you excited to see Bruno Mars in Vancouver? Let us know in the comments!