AC/DC’s Toronto Show at Rogers Stadium in Doubt After Storm Wrecks Venue

AC/DC’s scheduled September 16, 2026 concert at Rogers Stadium in Toronto is in question after a severe thunderstorm tore through the venue earlier this week, leaving significant structural damage. Live Nation Canada, the tour’s promoter, says it is still evaluating the damage and cannot yet say whether the show will go on as planned, be postponed, or be moved elsewhere.

The Toronto date is part of AC/DC’s ongoing Power Up tour, which has already taken the band through Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico. As of September 4, 2026, no official word had been issued on the concert’s fate.

• Environment and Climate Change Canada says the storm moved through southern Ontario on September 2, 2026, bringing straight-line winds, heavy rain and large hail, with radar estimating gusts above 80 mph.
• A separate report puts the storm’s arrival at September 3, 2026, with gusts topping 90 kilometers per hour, roughly 48 hours before AC/DC was due onstage.
• Rogers Stadium is a 50,000-seat, open-air venue in North York, just north of downtown Toronto, built on the site of the former Downsview Airport and opened in the summer of 2025.
• The venue has previously hosted Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters and Post Malone.

What Happened to Rogers Stadium

The storm tore apart multiple rows of seating in the stadium’s northern section, with photos from the scene showing collapsed seats and mangled framework. Reports also describe torn sections of the venue’s roof structure and debris scattered across the grounds, less than 15 months after the stadium first opened.

The damage wasn’t confined to the stadium itself. Flying debris caused additional damage in the surrounding North York neighborhood, where residents described the sky turning suddenly dark, rain blowing sideways, and streets left flooded and littered with hail.

Live Nation Canada’s Statement on the AC/DC Concert

Live Nation Canada confirmed the damage in a statement, writing: “As a result of yesterday’s extreme weather, Rogers Stadium sustained significant damage. As always, the safety of our employees and on-site contractors is our top priority. Fortunately, no one was injured during the extreme weather event. We are currently assessing the extent of the damage and will provide further information as it becomes available.”

Emergency inspection crews were reportedly working around the clock to check the condition of the stadium’s staging, seating and remaining roof structure. Alternative venues were said to be under consideration as a backup option, though nothing had been confirmed.

Fan Reaction to the Rogers Stadium Damage

News of the destruction prompted some fans to question whether the open-air design of Rogers Stadium was ever suited to withstand severe weather. One commenter argued the enclosed Rogers Centre would have fared better in the storm and suggested the newer stadium should be torn down altogether.

FAQ

Has a decision been made on whether AC/DC will play Toronto?

No. As of September 4, 2026, Live Nation Canada had not announced whether the September 16 concert will proceed, be postponed, or be relocated.

Was anyone hurt in the storm?

Live Nation Canada confirmed that no one was injured during the extreme weather event.

More Info

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