New stadium-sized concert venue coming to Toronto

A new stadium-sized seasonal concert venue is coming to Toronto’s north end, with the capacity to host 50,000 people at one time.

Rogers Stadium will open in June 2025 at the site of the former Downsview Airport Lands, Live Nation announced Thursday.

Nearby Downsview Park has hosted many landmark concert events over the years, including SARSStock in 2003.

The open-air facility announced Thursday will be housed at the north end of the former air space previously used by Bombardier.

In 2018, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer sold the site, which is now being developed into a $30-billion mixed used urban space over the next three decades.

The space, dubbed YZD after the former airport’s call sign, is expected to house seven neighbourhoods and 55,000 people upon completion.

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