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Live Nation Canada Opens Rogers Stadium
Today Live Nation Canada celebrated the opening of Rogers Stadium, a new seasonal outdoor concert venue. With a capacity of 50,000, Rogers Stadium is the GTA’s largest purpose-built music venue and will host artists and fans from around the world.
Built as a unique open-air experience with a focus on sustainability, this temporary facility is Canada’s newest landmark concert destination, reinforcing Toronto’s reputation as must-play market on the global music scene. Rogers Stadium is located at YZD (former Downsview Airport Lands) with easy access to 400-series highways and public transit. The venue will generate thousands of jobs, boost tourism, support local businesses and inject an estimated $80-$100 million into the local economy.
“We’ve made this investment to ensure that fans in Toronto don’t miss out on world-class artists. We are witnessing a historic surge in stadium-level acts touring right now and Rogers Stadium will ensure we not only meet the demand but elevate the experience for fans,” said Erik Hoffman, President of Music, Live Nation Canada. “We are excited to bring live music to a new area in Toronto and give concertgoers a premium stadium show experience, combined with the festival feeling we know our fans enjoy.”
As part of its commitment to creating a great fan experience ingrained in sustainability, Live Nation Canada is providing free rides home on the TTC and GO Transit after all 14 shows at Rogers Stadium this summer. Following shows, fans will be able to take the subway from Sheppard West, Downsview Park and Wilson Stations as well as the GO train from Downsview Park Station. Both the TTC and Metrolinx are also running additional service on show nights to help manage crowds in the area.
Rogers is bringing the latest 5G+ technology to Rogers Stadium. Through a $5.2 million investment, the company has installed a new in-building network system and antenna infrastructure that offers coverage equivalent to 14 downtown towers.
Additionally, Rogers is enhancing the experience on-site for fans and customers. Through Rogers Beyond the Seat, a national program that delivers premier sports and entertainment experiences, Rogers customers heading on-site can enter through the exclusive Rogers Beyond the Seat entrance. Rogers is also introducing a personalized video recap called Rogers Replay where fan-generated content is combined with professional footage to deliver a completely customized digital keepsake for concertgoers. This is a first-of-its-kind fan experience for concerts in Canada.
“As Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, Rogers is committed to delivering the best experiences to Canadians,” said Tony Staffieri, CEO, Rogers. “At Rogers Stadium, we are ensuring concertgoers have seamless connectivity and can capture memorable moments to share with friends and family.”
Statements from Government Leaders and Transit Partners
“I want to congratulate Live Nation Canada on the opening of the new Rogers Stadium, and on their partnership with the TTC and Metrolinx to provide free transit for concertgoers throughout the summer,” said Premier Doug Ford. “This is a great initiative that will help concertgoers get around safely and conveniently, all while helping boost Ontario’s growing tourism sector.”
“As Toronto welcomes artists and fans from all around the world, Rogers Stadium will provide a great new venue for concerts and improve the music experience for Torontonians,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “We are especially excited to be partnering with Live Nation to offer free TTC rides home after concerts so people can get home safely and we reduce congestion at big events. I wish everyone a great concert experience this summer!”
“We are committed to ensuring a safe, seamless and enjoyable experience for all concertgoers at the new Rogers Stadium,” said Greg Percy, CEO of the TTC. “We’re pleased to deliver extra subway service, additional staff and clear wayfinding to ensure everyone has a reliable way to and from the shows.”
Rogers Stadium will host its first show on June 29, featuring South Korean pop band Stay Kids. For more information and future artist announcements, follow:
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Luke Combs Announces 12 New Stadium Shows for 2027 ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour’
Luke Combs is extending his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour into 2027, announcing 12 new stadium shows across the United States.
The new dates continue the tour that Combs launched in 2026, though fans can expect a different lineup of opening acts. Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna, Shenandoah and Wyatt McCubbin will join Combs at various stops throughout the 2027 run.
The tour takes its name from “My Kinda Saturday Night,” a song from Combs’ latest album, The Way I Am. The singer recently wrapped the 2026 leg with three sold-out performances at London’s Wembley Stadium.
For now, the 12 newly announced stadium concerts are the only dates listed on Combs’ official tour calendar. Tickets for all 12 shows go on sale August 21.
The announcement had been teased throughout the week, with several venues revealing details before Combs officially announced the dates on Thursday morning.
The limited schedule reflects a shift in how Combs is approaching life on the road. With three young children — ages four, nearly three and six months — the singer has spoken about putting more time aside for his family. The days of spending most of the week away from home may be becoming less common for the country star.
That does not mean Combs is stepping away from the stage. Every 2027 date announced so far is scheduled at a football stadium with a capacity of at least 60,000 people.
The strategy is similar to one adopted by several major country artists in recent years, including Morgan Wallen: fewer shows in much larger venues. Rather than spending months on the road playing arenas and smaller venues, Combs can reach a large audience with a limited number of performances.
For fans, that makes each stop a bigger event. For Combs, it offers a way to keep touring while spending more time at home with his family.
Tickets go on sale August 21.
Tour Dates for Luke Combs 2027 ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour’:
April 3 — Arlington, Texas @ AT&T Stadium
April 10 — Minneapolis, Minn. @ U.S. Bank Stadium
April 17 — Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Field
April 24 — Philadelphia, Pa. @ Lincoln Financial Field
May 1 — Foxborough, Mass. @ Gillette Stadium
May 8 — Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Acrisure Stadium
May 15 — Kansas City, Mo. @ Arrowhead Stadium
May 29 — Edmonton, Alb. Canada @ Commonwealth Stadium
June 5 — Vancouver, B.C. Canada @ BC Place
June 12 — Boise, Idaho @ Albertsons Stadium
June 19 — Denver, Colo. @ Empower Field at Mile High
June 26 — San Diego, Calif. @ Petco Park
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Steve Lacy Announces 27-Date Fall Tour Behind Oh Yeah?
Steve Lacy is hitting the road this fall with a 27-date tour in support of his upcoming album, Oh Yeah?
The tour kicks off September 27 in Minneapolis and will take Lacy across North America, with stops planned in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and New York. The run will wrap up in Vancouver.
Oh Yeah? marks Lacy’s first album since 2022’s Gemini Rights, the record that helped further establish him as one of R&B and alternative music’s most distinctive voices. The new album features appearances from SZA, Erykah Badu and Cecile Believe.
The upcoming tour will be Lacy’s first major run since the 2022 Give You the World Tour, which supported Gemini Rights. Four years later, he is set to return to the stage with new material and a string of dates across North America.
Steve Lacy Oh Yeah? Tour Dates:
09-27 Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
09-30 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
10-03 Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
10-05 Toronto, Ontario – Coca-Cola Coliseum
10-06 Laval, Quebec – Place Bell
10-10 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
10-13 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10-15 Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
10-18 Washington, DC – The Anthem
10-20 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills
10-22 Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
10-23 Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
10-26 Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheatre
10-28 Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
10-30 Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
11-02 Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
11-05 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
11-07 Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
11-08 Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
11-11 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
11-13 Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
11-17 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
11-19 San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park
11-21 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
11-24 San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
11-28 Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
11-30 Vancouver, British Columbia – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre