When the clock strikes midnight to usher in 2026, Bruno Mars will once again command the stage at the Dolby Live theater inside Park MGM in Las Vegas, continuing his New Year’s Eve tradition that began in 2016. The superstar performer has scheduled performances for December 30 and 31, 2025, marking what may be his final shows of the year at the venue that has hosted his residency for nearly a decade.
Ticket sales for these highly anticipated performances began in early August 2025, with doors set to open at 7:30 PM and shows starting at 9:00 PM on both nights. These special dates come as part of an extended residency that included performances during August and September 2025, further cementing Mars’ status as one of Las Vegas’ premier headliners.
Fans flocked to secure spots at Mars’ exclusive year-end shows, continuing his acclaimed Vegas residency run throughout 2025.
The 2026 New Year’s Eve shows carry particular significance as Mars celebrated his 100th performance at Dolby Live earlier in 2025, an achievement MGM Resorts commemorated by presenting him with a gold David Yurman necklace. His consistent presence at the venue has been interrupted only once—during the 2020 pandemic shutdown that halted live performances across Las Vegas.
Fans attending the shows can expect the same electrifying blend of funk, soul, pop, and R&B hits that have defined Mars’ performances, enhanced by Dolby Live’s renowned production quality and acoustics. The theater’s box office will open at 2:00 PM on event days and remain open until 30 minutes after showtime, with dedicated phone lines available for group sales of nine or more tickets. Guests with specific inquiries can reach out through various communication channels, including the guest services email for general information about the venue.
Notably, these New Year’s Eve performances are the only dates Mars has announced for the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026, possibly indicating plans beyond his Las Vegas residency. Mars and his team have emphasized the importance of thorough soundchecking before each performance to ensure the venue’s acoustics perfectly complement his dynamic vocal range. Fans should act quickly as ticket sales are limited to two shows for this year’s celebration. Previous years typically featured multiple extended series throughout the calendar year, making these potentially significant bookends to his Park MGM chapter.
The Las Vegas Strip‘s celebratory atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for Mars’ dynamic showmanship as audiences welcome 2026 with one of music’s most consistent and enthralling performers. For those unable to attend in person, Mars has partnered with several streaming platforms to make highlights of the performances available to fans worldwide.
