Abel Tesfaye returns to Toronto to kill The Weeknd

REVIEW: The Weeknd delivers for hometown crowd in unforgettable Toronto show - NOW Toronto

The “Starboy” has returned to his city and gave fans exactly what they wanted: a non-stop party with all his bangers.

Abel Tesfaye returns to Toronto to kill The Weeknd

Scarborough-raised R&B singer The Weeknd arrived in Toronto Sunday for the first of four shows. It was an impressive return to form as the artist embarks on a sort-of farewell tour.

The Weeknd Receives Key To The City Of Toronto

The Weeknd was awarded the ultimate honor from his hometown of Toronto. On Saturday (July 26), the “Save Your Tears” received the Key to the City and a citywide proclamation of “The Weeknd Weekend” from July 26-27.  Complex reported that the City of Toronto recognized” the pop star actor for his accomplishments as a singer-songwriter and producer, his enduring humanitarian efforts, and his dedication to giving back to his city.” During the priva…

The Weeknd just received a Key to the City ahead of his four Toronto concerts

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow honoured Scarborough-born R&B singer The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, with the Key to the City on Saturday ahead of his highly anticipated concerts at the Rogers Centre (the first of which took place on Sunday). To mark the kickoff of the Toronto leg of his tour, Chow officially proclaimed July 26–27, 2025, as “Weeknd Weekend” in Toronto. In a statement, Chow said Tesfaye “represents the best of our city.” “From Scarboroug…

The Weeknd Gets the Key to the City — and Toronto Gets The Weeknd Weekend

Toronto just handed over the keys — literally — to one of its most iconic hometown heroes. Mayor Olivia Chow presented The Weeknd (aka Scarborough’s own Abel Tesfaye) with the Key to the City on Saturday, right before he kicked off a massive run of four Toronto concerts over the next two weeks. And honestly? It’s about time. The honour doesn’t just celebrate his record-breaking music career (like, 27 songs with over a billion streams each on Spo…