AC/DC Toronto Concert Canceled Due to Stadium Storm Damage

Live Nation has canceled the AC/DC concert scheduled for September 16 at Toronto's Rogers Stadium due to severe storm damage sustained by the venue. The decision followed an engineering assessment of the stadium, which confirmed significant structural issues. Efforts to find alternative solutions, including relocating the show, were unsuccessful, according to the promoter. The storm, which struck on September 2, caused extensive damage to the temporary stadium, particularly to sections of the north grandstand, which appeared collapsed or crumpled. The venue's onsite meteorologist described the event as an extraordinary weather phenomenon, potentially a microburst with extreme winds and heavy rainfall, characterizing it as a "100-year storm" for Toronto. Forensic meteorological analysis of the event is ongoing. Following the damage, city inspectors issued an order to remedy an unsafe building, mandating that the promoter hire an engineer to inspect the venue and begin urgent repairs. Live Nation stated that damaged sections of the stadium must be removed and rebuilt before it can safely host fans again.