New ‘temporary’ concert stadium coming to Toronto [Video]

A new, temporary, 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. However, the venue will only be in place temporarily and will eventually be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use development coming to the grounds.

It’s not clear how long the stadium will be operational, however officials say that it will be “multiple years.”

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

The open-air facility, which will be the largest purpose-built outdoor concert venue in Toronto, will be housed on the 44 acres at the north end of the former air space previously used by Bombardier.

Live Nation said the stadium will operate in the summer months and …