AC/DC Toronto show in doubt after venue suffers significant storm damage
Live Nation canceled the AC/DC concert scheduled for September 16 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto. Severe storm damage to the 50,000-capacity outdoor venue made the performance impossible. Engineers determined that portions of the stadium require rebuilding. The event was intended to be the final show of the venue's summer season. Despite the cancellation in Canada, the band will proceed with the final two dates of the Power Up tour in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
What changed
The Power Up tour's remaining schedule in New Jersey and Philadelphia remains intact.
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AC/DC cancels September 16 Toronto show due to Rogers Stadium storm damage
Live Nation canceled the AC/DC concert scheduled for September 16 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto. Severe storm damage to the 50,000-capacity outdoor venue made the performance impossible. Engineers determined that portions of the stadium require rebuilding. The event was intended to be the final show of the venue's summer season. Despite the cancellation in Canada, the band will proceed with the final two dates of the Power Up tour in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
Why it matters
The cancellation follows a city order for Live Nation to conduct structural repairs after a storm hit the venue last week. This disruption impacts the closing of the stadium's summer schedule.
What is confirmed
- The AC/DC concert scheduled for September 16 at Rogers Stadium is canceled.
- Rogers Stadium has a capacity of 50,000.
- A storm last week caused major damage to the outdoor venue.
Still unconfirmed
- A suspected microburst caused the stadium damage.
- Engineers stated parts of the stadium must be rebuilt.
What to watch next
- Official announcement regarding ticket refunds for the Toronto show
- Updates on the structural repair timeline for Rogers Stadium
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AC/DC Toronto Concert Canceled After Severe Storm Damage
Live Nation has officially canceled AC/DC's upcoming September 16 concert at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The cancellation follows a thorough assessment of the outdoor venue, which seats 50,000 people and suffered severe damage to multiple seating sections during a severe storm a week prior. While the City of Toronto previously ordered Live Nation to hire an engineer and repair the structural damage before the scheduled performance, the operator ultimately scrapped the show due to the extensive weather impacts.
Why it matters
The 50,000-capacity Rogers Stadium faced a strict municipal mandate requiring urgent structural repairs before the rock band's performance. Live Nation conducted a thorough assessment of the facility following a severe weather event that struck a week ago. This decision resolves the uncertainty surrounding the high-profile tour stop as the venue struggles with extensive weather impacts.
What is confirmed
- AC/DC's September 16 concert at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada has been canceled due to severe storm damage.
- Live Nation scrapped the show following a thorough assessment of the damage suffered by the 50,000-capacity outdoor venue.
- The severe storm damaged multiple seating sections at Rogers Stadium a week prior to the cancellation announcement.
What to watch next
- Any official statements from Live Nation or the band regarding potential rescheduling or ticket refunds
- Updates from the City of Toronto on the timeline for repairing Rogers Stadium
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- ca.billboard.com — Rogers Stadium Faces Race to Repair Storm Damage Ahead of AC/DC Concert
- ca.billboard.com — AC/DC Toronto Show Cancelled Due to Storm Damage at Rogers Stadium
- BLABBERMOUTH.NET — AC/DC Concert In Toronto Canceled By LIVE NATION After Storm Damage
- www.yahoo.com — Iconic rock band’s concert canceled due to severe storm damage at stadium
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Toronto orders Rogers Stadium repairs ahead of AC/DC concert
The City of Toronto has ordered Live Nation to hire an engineer and repair Rogers Stadium after a severe thunderstorm caused significant damage to the 50,000-seat venue. The mandate requires the operator to remedy the unsafe building before AC/DC performs on September 16. While the city has issued these orders to ensure safety, the status of the concert remains in doubt as Live Nation works to meet the requirements before the scheduled date.
Why it matters
A storm described as a 100-year event caused massive flooding across Toronto. The resulting damage to the stadium has forced municipal intervention to ensure the structural integrity of the venue.
What is confirmed
- The City of Toronto ordered Live Nation to repair Rogers Stadium.
- A thunderstorm caused significant damage to the 50,000-seat venue.
- AC/DC is scheduled to perform on September 16.
- The city mandated that Live Nation hire an engineer to remedy the unsafe building.
What to watch next
- Confirmation from Live Nation on whether the September 16 date will be kept
- The engineer's report on the stadium's structural safety
- Official announcement of a concert postponement or relocation
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- The New York Times — Rogers Stadium in Toronto Is Severely Damaged in Thunderstorm
- Global News — Toronto begins recovery after ‘100-year storm’ leaves behind massive flooding
- FOX Weather — Thunderstruck: Severe storms smash massive 50,000-seat venue ahead of legendary rock 'n' roll concert
- CTV News — City of Toronto orders Rogers Stadium to get engineer, ‘remedy unsafe building’ in wake of storm damage
- globalnews.ca — Toronto orders Live Nation to hire engineer, fix Rogers Stadium before AC/DC show
- CBC — City orders Live Nation Canada to repair Rogers Stadium after 'significant damage'
- Louder — AC/DC Toronto show in doubt after venue suffers significant storm damage
- ultimateclassicrock.com — Toronto Orders Live Nation to Fix Stadium Before AC/DC Show
- chaoszine.net — Live Nation mandated by city authorities to repair damaged stadium before AC/DC concert
- americansongwriter.com — Live Nation Racing Against the Clock to Save Upcoming AC/DC Concert
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