Live Nation Canada has announced Toronto’s Budweiser Stage has been renamed RBC Amphitheatre immediately and will be reimagined as a year-round waterfront concert venue by 2030.
Inspired by fan feedback, the renovated venue will have a new pedestrian bridge to improve access and ease crowd flow and upgraded amenities will include more food and beverage onsite, upgraded hospitality areas and a new lookout deck with elevator access to the lawn.
Fan-favourite features like the open-lawn seating and stunning city skyline views will remain.
RBC Amphitheatre is expected to close for renovations in fall 2027 and reopen in summer 2029 as an outdoor venue, with full-year capabilities complete by summer 2030.
Further information on a temporary solution to host shows during the two-year closure will be shared once confirmed.
In addition to becoming a full-year venue, the renovated RBC Amphitheatre will include expanded summer capacity with both seated areas and an open-air lawn section (May to October), and approximately 9,000 seats in the winter.
The renovations will increase lawn seating by 2,000 to 9,000 and total capacity to 18,000 during the summer season.
Expanded indoor and outdoor capabilities will allow the venue to significantly increase its show count, hosting more than 1.5 million fans annually.
Building signage of the previous venue name will remain visible as the venue turns over in the months leading up to the 2026 season.
“The redevelopment of RBC Amphitheatre, formerly Budweiser Stage, strengthens Toronto’s position as a global entertainment hub and a must-play city for artists who are touring.,” said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation Entertainment, in a statement.
“With these changes, RBC Amphitheatre will become a world-class venue with unmatched acoustics, fan-friendly design and elevated hospitality experiences.”
Canada’s live music industry generates almost $11 billion in GDP, supports more than 100,000 jobs and drives 20 million visitors to live music shows each year according to the Canadian Live Music Association Economic Impact Assessment, Hear and Now.
“With this partnership, RBC Amphitheatre will attract even more top performers to this beloved venue and bring fans exceptional new music and entertainment experiences.,” said Dave McKay, RBC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, in a statement.
“We’re also proud to invest in a live music destination that will create hundreds of new jobs, draw in thousands more visitors and help boost local businesses across the region.”
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