Blackpink is performing at Rogers Stadium this week. What Toronto concertgoers need to know
The Star has tried and tested fan suggestions and official tips from the organizers themselves.
Beverage and food seating at the brand new 50,000-seat concert venue, Rogers Stadium, in Toronto on June 26.
At the Stray Kids show that christened the venue, a small water bottle cost $7 and a bigger one was $5 more. Fries were $10, and if you wanted the cheapest beer, you had to cough up $14.75.
Here are some hacks to picking up grub and refreshments to make sure you're prepared for the full experience at the 50,000-seat concert venue:
Rogers Stadium may feel isolated at first glance, but the goods are plenty if you head 20
Some concertgoers say the bleachers at Rogers Stadium swayed, causing fears for their safety and dampening their experience.
As fans jumped and stomped in rhythm, they felt grandstands sway. At one point, Farenzena grabbed the woman next to her, thinking they were about to fall.
'I did not feel safe at all.'
Here's what a Live Nation Canada spokesperson told the Star about the design and safety of these grandstands:
Rogers Stadium likely uses a modular scaffolding system, according to an expert, offering
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Fans told the Star that Live Nation had ample staff and direction to make sure that leaving the
Frontman Chris Martin thanked fans for enduring 'the traffic, the travel and the trains' to
Coldplay thrill and uplift crowd — and criticize venue — at first Rogers Stadium concert
From travel to heat protection to washrooms, here's everything you need to know ahead of the
TORONTO - Coldplay fans appeared to experience a smoother exit from Toronto's Rogers Stadium on
TORONTO - Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium on Sunday
The new 50,000-seat venue opened Sunday with a concert from the K-pop superstars Stray Kids.
Live Nation Canada will cover both the TTC and GO Transit costs, the Star confirmed.
Thousands flocked to Rogers Stadium near Downsview Park to see Stray Kids and kick off Live
Live Nation Canada says it is 'working closely' with city officials, transit operators and
The temporary venue will host major acts for several years, but plans for a permanent facility
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