US EditionPart of Wilson Avenue to be closed for upcoming Coldplay concerts at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium: Live Nation Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO, JUL 7 – Live Nation Canada closes portion of Wilson Avenue and adds staff, signage, and water stations to address crowd control issues after inaugural concert caused up to two-hour exits, officials said.
- Live Nation Canada is hosting four Coldplay concerts starting July 7, 2025, at the new Rogers Stadium in Toronto near Downsview Park.
- The events follow a problematic inaugural concert last Sunday when attendees faced long exit times and transit challenges, prompting organizers to act.
- Live Nation Canada is implementing changes such as enhancing exit pathways, increasing on-site personnel, improving visibility with additional lighting and signs, providing more hydration options, and collaborating with city authorities and transit services.
- Ticketmaster informed fans that cellular service at the venue would be limited, while city councillor Pasternak stated they have urged all involved parties to address the issues.
- These measures aim to improve crowd flow and the overall fan experience, while road closures on Wilson Avenue will help manage transit without blocking local traffic.
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Toronto's Rogers Stadium faces crowd control test as Coldplay wraps 1st show
Coldplay fans appeared to experience a smoother exit from Toronto's Rogers Stadium on Monday night, after complaints of poor crowd control following the outdoor venue's inaugural show last week. But some concertgoers were still left feeling lucky to get out without any major incident.
As Coldplay wraps first show, Toronto's Rogers Stadium faces crowd control test
TORONTO — Hundreds of fans were streaming out of Rogers Stadium on Monday evening even before British rock band Coldplay took their final bows, trying to get out ahead of transit gridlock as organizers promised improvements to crowd control at Toront
Live Nation Canada is planning street closures and more water stations to improve spectators' experience at Coldplay's Toronto concerts.
Part of Wilson Avenue to be closed for upcoming Coldplay concerts at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium: Live Nation Canada
The owner and operator of Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium at Downsview Park has confirmed that a portion of Wilson Avenue will be closed as part of its plan to better manage crowds coming and going from the site during this week’s Coldplay concerts.
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