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CTV News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Part of Wilson Avenue to be closed for upcoming Coldplay concerts at new Rogers Stadium: Live Nation Canada
Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium on Sunday night are calling for better crowd control after some say it took up to two hours to exit the venue. (CP24 Chopper) The owner and operator of Toronto's new Rogers Stadium at Downsview Park has confirmed that a portion of Wilson Avenue will be closed as part of its plan to better manage crowds coming and going from the site during this week's Coldplay concerts. The British rock band is set to perform at the 50,000-seat open-air facility on July 7, 8, 11, and 12. Last Sunday, Live Nation Canada hosted its inaugural concert at Rogers Stadium, featuring K-pop group Stray Kids. However, there were some significant crowd management issues at that show, with some attendees reporting that it took them up to two hours to exit the park, as both the venue and transit services seemed to be unable to deal with the massive number of people. Overcrowding Rogers Stadium In the days following the opening show, the mega-concert promoter said it is 'making adjustments' and 'working closely' with City of Toronto officials, transit operators, and emergency services to address those issues. Live Nation Canada, as well as the landowner Northcrest Developments, met with the City of Toronto and the TTC last week to discuss solutions. In a statement provided to CTV News Toronto on Sunday evening, Live Nation Canada said that it has made 'key adjustments based on fan and community feedback, including updated traffic plans with road closures, more traffic personnel on-site, and enhanced signage and communication to help improve the experience for fans and the community.' Wayne Zronik, the company's president of business operations, previously told The Canadian Press that those changes would also include lighting, staff, and water stations, noting that the venue's exit routes are being reconfigured to 'create smoother flow' and better disperse the crowd to all three nearby subway stations. 'It's really taking all of our key findings from the first night and getting better,' he said last week. On Sunday, the company said the closure of Wilson would run from Murray Road to Dufferin Street but assured that the area would not be closed to local traffic, adding that 'residents should have no issues reaching their homes.' 'We continue to encourage everyone heading to Rogers Stadium to take public transit. To help reduce traffic in the area, we're urging fans to take advantage of free and expanded TTC and GO Transit service for their ride home.' The TTC previously told The Canadian Press that it would add more staff to its Downsview and Wilson stations ahead of upcoming concerts. CTV News Toronto has also contacted the City of Toronto for comment but has not heard back. With files from The Canadian Press
Hamilton Spectator
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Live Nation ‘making adjustments' at Toronto's Rogers Stadium after fan complaints
TORONTO - The operators of Toronto's new Rogers Stadium say they are 'already making adjustments' after concertgoers voiced concerns about crowd management at the outdoor venue's inaugural show on Sunday. Live Nation Canada said it is incorporating fan and community feedback and 'working closely' with city officials, transit operators and emergency services. Some fans who attended a concert by K-pop group Stray Kids on Sunday evening said it took up to two hours to exit the stadium near Downsview Park, as the venue and transit services seemed ill-equipped to handle the throngs of people coming in and out of the show. Live Nation Canada also said it is aware that fans felt their seats move in the upper grandstands during the concert, but said that is 'expected as part of the design of the venue,' which 'exceeds' international safety codes. James Pasternak, a city councillor whose ward includes the area where the stadium is located, was set to meet with Live Nation Canada and landowner Northcrest Developments Wednesday morning to discuss possible solutions. The Toronto Transit Commission said it had manageable passenger flow and 'frequent train services' at all three stations in the area on Sunday, but it's looking to add more staff to its Downsview and Wilson stations ahead of upcoming concerts. A spokesperson for the transit agency also said the TTC held a staff debrief on Wednesday and attended a meeting with the City of Toronto, Live Nation and other stakeholders. Rogers Stadium is gearing up to host British rock band Coldplay next week for four performances taking place between July 7 and 12. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 2, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Live Nation ‘making adjustments' at Toronto's Rogers Stadium after fan complaints
TORONTO – The operators of Toronto's new Rogers Stadium say they are 'already making adjustments' after concertgoers voiced concerns about crowd management at the outdoor venue's inaugural show on Sunday. Live Nation Canada says it is incorporating fan and community feedback and 'working closely' with city officials, transit operators and emergency services. Some fans who attended a concert by K-pop group Stray Kids on Sunday evening said it took up to two hours to exit the stadium, as the venue and transit services from Downsview Park seemed ill-equipped to handle the throngs of people coming in and out of the show. Live Nation Canada also says it is aware that fans felt their seats move in the upper grandstands during the concert, but says that is 'expected as part of the design of the venue,' which 'exceeds' international safety codes. James Pasternak, a city councillor whose ward includes the area where the stadium is located, was set to meet with Live Nation Canada and landowner Northcrest Developments this morning to discuss possible solutions. Rogers Stadium is gearing up to host British rock band Coldplay next week for four performances taking place between July 7 and 12. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 2, 2025.
