His performance as the headliner of the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show led to a rise in demand and increased ticket sales.

[8] The stage had a triangular digital screen which projected various images such as dancing female silhouettes, moving clouds, butterflies, fireworks and others.

After the opening act by DJ Supra, Mars, wearing a black blazer, graphic shirt while his bandmates were dressed in suits and suspenders, started by playing an electric guitar.

[9] As the show continued, the setlist resembled the one used in the Moonshine Jungle Tour including the energetic performances of "Treasure" and the "Billionaire" medley with Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" and the chorus of Aloe Blacc's "I Need a Dollar".

[9][10] He also played "Show Me" with red, yellow and green graphics, which led to another blend between "Our First Time", Ginuwine's "Pony" and "Ignition" by R.

He then asked the crowd for suggested songs he performed an infused medley of "Billie Jean" and "Dirty Diana", both by Michael Jackson.

[7][9][10] Ashley Lee of The Hollywood Reporter said that the concert was "an intimate, action-packed performance of crooning and camaraderie sprinkled with humorous remarks and improvised covers".