With the 50,000-capacity Rogers Stadium set to open at the end of June, summer 2025 might be the biggest season for live music in 色色啦 in years.
Whether you’re looking to join the crowds in Downsview Park or searching for a more intimate show in the city, here’s a comprehensive guide to the biggest and best gigs between June and September.
The Big Ones
颁辞濒诲辫濒补测听
July 7-8, 11-12 at Rogers Stadium

Coldplay’s Jonny Buckland, Chris Martin, Will Champion and Guy Berryman perform at the Rose Bowl in 2023.
CPAn astonishing 200,000 Coldplay fans are set to descend on North York this summer for the band鈥檚 four-show residency at Rogers Stadium. The British pop-rock veterans have been on the road for more than two years on the globe-trotting Music of the Spheres World Tour, which has already grossed more than $1.25 billion dollars and been attended by more than 10 million fans. The colourful, spectacle will feature songs spanning the band鈥檚 nearly 30-year career and will feature support from two emerging international talents: Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna and Nigerian artist Ayra Starr.
叠濒补肠办辫颈苍办听
July 22-23 at Rogers Stadium

HODELETE NC Blackpink’s Jisoo, clockwise from bottom left, Rose, Jennie and Lisa in “Light Up the Sky.” (脗聺Courtesy of YG/Netflix/TNS)
Courtesy of YG TNSThe biggest girl group on planet Earth is returning to 色色啦 for two dates as part of their first-ever all-stadium world tour, which kicks off in their native South Korea in early July.
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Mike Dean听
July 27-28 and Aug. 7-8 at Rogers Centre

The Weeknd performing during the 2022 “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium tour at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Aug. 11, 2022, in Atlanta.
Paul R. Giunta / THE CANADIAN PRESSWill this be the last chance to see The Weeknd perform on home soil? The 色色啦 R&B and pop superstar, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, recently that he plans to bid farewell to his shadowy alter ego following the release of 鈥淗urry Up Tomorrow,鈥 a thriller film that was released as a companion to his 2025 album of the same name. Later, that though the film feels like the death of his moniker, 鈥渋t could also just be a rebirth.鈥 Regardless of what happens down the road, fans won鈥檛 want to miss a chance to see The Weeknd on the massive stage at Rogers Centre alongside the ultra-popular rage-rap pioneer Playboi Carti and legendary producer Mike Dean.听
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Tate McRae听
Aug. 19-20 at Scotiabank Arena

Singer Tate McRae performs during an intermission at the NHL All-Star Game, in 色色啦, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.听
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteAfter appearing on “Saturday Night Live” and winning a boatload of Junos听鈥 including single of the year, album of the year, artist of the year and pop album of the year 鈥 Calgary鈥檚 homegrown pop star is hitting the road for The Miss Possessive Tour in support of her third studio album 鈥淪o Close to What.鈥 McRae鈥檚 first ever arena tour includes two stops in 色色啦 in August.
Oasis
Aug. 24-25 at Rogers Stadium

An Oasis fan is photographed next to a new mural depicting Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, on August 28, 2024 in Manchester, England.听
Christopher Furlong / Getty ImagesIt鈥檚 finally happening. After flaming out more than 15 years ago, Oasis is finally set to reunite in what was long thought an impossibility. And if the infamously combative Gallagher brothers can keep things civil for just a few weeks longer, they will grace the stage of Rogers Stadium for two nights in late August. Fingers crossed, and good luck grabbing tickets if you haven鈥檛 already.听
System of a Down with Deftones
Sept. 3-4 at Rogers Stadium

System of a Down will play in 色色啦 this summer with Deftones.
In May, from a System of a Down (SOAD) concert in Brazil, and it looked absolutely bonkers. To the average music fan, the clip looks like chaos, but to those who grew up in the nu-metal trenches, it looks like heaven. In what will be their first show in 色色啦 in more than a decade, SOAD will be joined by fellow 鈥90s alternative metal titans Deftones in what is sure to be two rowdy shows at Rogers Stadium this September.
Morgan Wallen听
Sept. 4-5 at Rogers Centre
Country superstar Morgan Wallen can鈥檛 seem to avoid controversy, but that hasn鈥檛 stopped him from becoming one of the most popular crossover country acts in North America. The Tennessee singer鈥檚 latest album 鈥 the 37-track 鈥淚鈥檓 the Problem鈥 鈥 easily reached No.1 on the Billboard 200 in May, making it the singer鈥檚 third consecutive chart-topping album. Wallen is bringing the road show to 色色啦 for two mega-shows at Rogers Centre with Miranda Lambert and Gavin Adcock this September.
Lady Gaga听
Sept. 10-11, 13 at Scotiabank Arena
Lady Gaga gave a free concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night in front of at least a million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career. (AP Video / May 4, 2025)
The Little Monsters are in for a big treat this September when Lady Gaga returns to 色色啦 for The Mayhem Ball, which was announced following the overwhelming response to the artist鈥檚 headlining set at Coachella, along with promotional concerts in Rio, Mexico City and Singapore.听In a statement explaining her decision to perform at arenas (smaller venues than stadiums, where she has performed in the past), Gaga described the spectacle as听鈥渄esigned to be the kind of theatrical and electrifying experience that brings 鈥楳ayhem鈥 to life exactly how I envision it.鈥 Good news for those who managed to get tickets. Bad news for those who are still on the hunt.
Tyler, The Creator听
July 24-25 at Scotiabank Arena

Tyler, the Creator, seen here at the 2018 Grammys in New York City, will bring his “Chromakopia” world tour to 色色啦 next July.听
Christopher Polk Getty ImagesReleased last October, Tyler, the Creator鈥檚 鈥淐hromakopia鈥 landed on the Star鈥檚 list of top albums of 2024. To support the record, the eccentric hip hop shape-shifter will be heading out on a world tour with Lil Yachty and Paris Texas, including two dates in 色色啦.
Nine Inch Nails
Aug. 23 at Scotiabank Arena听
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are taking a break from composing incredible film scores to get the band back together. Though Nine Inch Nails haven鈥檛 released any new music in half a decade, the industrial rock titans will hit the road for the first time since 2022 with support from German electro-house producer Boys Noize.
Dua Lipa
Sept. 1-2 at Scotiabank Arena

Dua Lipa performing at Austin City Limits in October, 2024.
Jack Plunkett/APIt鈥檚 been more than two years since disco-pop superstar Dua Lipa tore the roof off Scotiabank Arena, but she鈥檚 finally plotting her return. She鈥檒l perform two shows at the same venue in September in support of her third studio album, 鈥淩adical Optimism.鈥
Hozier
Sept. 10 at Rogers Stadium
When the heck did Hozier get so big? The Irish singer-songwriter, who first hit the scene in 2013 with the hit song 鈥淭ake Me to Church,鈥 has quietly emerged as one of the biggest artists in modern rock. In recent years, the handsome rock star has played the Danforth, the Rebel and various other venues in 色色啦. But this September, he鈥檚 graduated to the big leagues and will play to tens of thousands of fans at Rogers Stadium.
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Legends and Legacy Acts
Mavis Staples听
June 23 at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres

Mavis Staples performs onstage with The Celebration Gospel Choir in 2019.
Brent N. Clarke/Invision/APMavis Staples is a true icon of American culture: a legendary blues, gospel and R&B singer; a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights activist and an uncompromising voice for peace. This summer, the 85-year-old will grace the stage of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres as a headliner for the 38th annual 色色啦 Jazz Festival. It鈥檚 a show music fans will not want to miss.
James Taylor
June 27 at Budweiser Stage
Picture this: You and a loved one, watching the sun set over Lake Ontario on a long summer evening, as the sweet, dulcet voice of James Taylor floats gently into your ears. This relaxing experience can be your reality for a very reasonable price, with the soft rock prince set to perform at the Bud Stage alongside his 鈥淎ll-Star Band鈥 this June.
Stevie Nicks听
Aug. 15 at Scotiabank Arena
Once dubbed the Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll, Stevie Nicks is showing no sign of slowing down some six decades into her storied career. The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman and acclaimed songwriter will grace the stage at Scotiabank this August, where she’ll play songs from across her sprawling catalogue.
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
Aug. 17 & 19 at Budweiser Stage

Neil Young performs onstage at the Greek Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.听
Kevin Winter Getty ImagesNeil Young is nearly 80, but the beloved Canadian rock star seems to possess boundless amounts of energy. He鈥檚 got a new protest album on the way this summer () and is hitting the road for the Love Earth world tour, where he鈥檒l perform alongside the Chrome Hearts, a new band made up of guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony LoGerfo and organist Spooner Oldham.听
The Who
Sept. 2, 4 at Budweiser Stage听
鈥淎ll good things must come to an end,鈥 guitarist and vocalist Pete Townshend wrote in a statement announcing The Who鈥檚 North American farewell tour, which is being touted as the 鈥済rand finale of their illustrious six-decade career.鈥 Though this is far from the first time The Who has said goodbye 鈥 fans note that the British rock band has 鈥 it鈥檚 probably worth seeing Townshend and singer Roger Daltrey while you still can.听
Let鈥檚 Get Nostalgic
Dave Matthews Band
July 8 at Budweiser Stage
Sure, DMB is not the coolest band in the world, but they are considered one of the great live acts, known for their epic jams and for their experimental renditions of songs spanning their 35-year career. So why not 鈥淐rash鈥 into the Bud Stage on a warm July evening and enjoy the sweet sounds of Charlottesville’s finest?
Wu-Tang Clan听
July 14 at Scotiabank Arena

RZA, left, and Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan perform during KAABOO 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sept. 13, 2019, in San Diego.
(Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)Could this really be the end of Wu-Tang? 鈥淭his is a special moment for me and all my Wu brothers to run around the globe together one more time and spread the Wu swag, music, and culture,鈥 RZA said in a statement, which describes the 鈥淭he Final Chamber鈥 as a farewell tour for the legendary Staten Island hip hop collective. The show will feature all the surviving members of the Clan 鈥 RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna 鈥 along with Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s son, Young Dirty Bastard. If you鈥檙e going to the 色色啦 show, be sure to arrive in time to check out the opening set from the hip hop superduo Run the Jewels.
The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory听
July 23 at Budweiser Stage
What do the Offspring, Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory have in common? Beyond the fact that they were all massive Y2K-era rock bands, I鈥檓 not really sure! But the fellas will all share the Bud Stage this July for the 鈥淪upercharged鈥 tour, launched in support of the Offspring鈥檚 latest album, released last year.
Where The Party At Tour
July 31 at Budweiser Stage
Are you looking to party like it鈥檚 2001? Then grab your Diesel jeans and buy yourself a ticket to the Where The Party At Tour at Bud Stage. The mini festival鈥檚 lineup features some of the biggest hitters from the Y2K era of hip hop and R&B, including Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve, Chingy and St. Lunatics.听
Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional
Aug. 10 at Budweiser Stage
There are few things better than an outdoor concert on a hot summer day, but if you鈥檙e a Goo Goo Dolls fan, you might . This August, the post-grunge pop rock band from Buffalo will be joined by the emo-rock group Dashboard Confessional at Bud Stage for what is sure to be a night of tight jeans and big emotions. If there is indeed rain in the forecast, don鈥檛 worry about an umbrella. Just feel that rain on your skin.
Lil Wayne
Aug. 11 at Budweiser Stage

Lil Wayne performs during the MTV Video Music Awards.
Charles Sykes / Charles Sykes/Invision/AP鈥淭ha Carter VI,鈥 Lil Wayne鈥檚 first studio album in half a decade, was not exactly a masterpiece, but the New Orleans rapper remains among the most beloved and influential artists in the history of hip hop. He鈥檒l hit Bud Stage in August alongside Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington, and there鈥檚 a halfway decent chance that one Drake might show up, too.
Pulp
Sept. 16 at Budweiser Stage
Earlier this spring, Pulp released 鈥淢ore,鈥 the legendary Britpop band鈥檚 first record in 24 years. In a press release, frontman Jarvis Cocker said the album was recorded over three weeks: 鈥渢he shortest amount of time a Pulp album has ever taken to record,鈥 adding that it was 鈥渙bviously ready to happen.鈥 Now, the band is sharing that sense of renewal with the 鈥淐ommon People鈥 on a tour that will stop at Bud Stage in September.
色色啦town Heroes
Broken Social Scene
June 21 at History听
Why not celebrate the official start of summer with the triumphant sounds of Broken Social Scene? 色色啦鈥檚 most influential indie rock collective will be throwing a massive party at History as part of this year鈥檚 Jazz Fest, and it鈥檚 sure to be a blast. Fans can prepare for the show by listening to a brand new celebration of the band鈥檚 2002 classic 鈥淵ou Forgot It in People,鈥 which features covers from Maggie Rogers and Sylvan Esso, Toro y Moi, Middle Kids, the Weather Station and many more.
笔耻辫听
July 13-15, 17-19 at various venues.

色色啦 punk band PUP, from left, Nestor Chumak, Stefan Babcock, Steve Sladkowski and Zack Mykula.
Vanessa Heins / Submitted色色啦 punk rock titans Pup are celebrating the release of their fifth LP, 鈥淲ho Will Look After the Dogs?鈥 with an exciting and unique concept: starting in mid-July, the band will perform a string of six shows, starting with a small house show and moving to progressively larger venues throughout the week 鈥 Sneaky Dee鈥檚, Lee鈥檚 Palace, Opera House, The Danforth 鈥 and culminating with a massive concert at History.
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Our Lady Peace听
July 24 at Budweiser Stage
One of the biggest bands in Canadian alternative rock history is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a string of dates this summer, including a stop at Bud Stage with Collective Soul and Wintersleep. Fans can expect to hear all of OLP鈥檚 greatest hits from over the decades: 鈥淪uperman鈥檚 Dead,鈥 鈥淐lumsy,鈥 鈥淚n Repair鈥 and much more.听
Blue Rodeo, Allison Russell and Aysanabee
Aug. 23 at Bud Stage

Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor.
George PimentelBlue Rodeo, the 色色啦-based roots-rock journeymen, are hitting Bud Stage this summer for a very special hometown show featuring support from two great live acts: Montreal-born artist Allison Russell, whose music combines R&B, soul, folk and Americana, and 色色啦-based singer-songwriter Aysanabee, whose booming baritone has made him one of the most acclaimed Indigenous artists of the past half decade.听
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The Return of the Aughts听
My Chemical Romance
Aug. 22 at Rogers Centre

My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way’s at Virgin Festival in Vancouver.
JEFF VINNICK FOR THE TORONTO STARDust off those skinny jeans and head to Sephora for a new eyeliner. Nearly two decades after My Chemical Romance released 鈥淭he Black Parade,鈥 a beloved and acclaimed emo-rock opus, the band is embarking on a massive stadium tour. For their 色色啦 stop, they鈥檒l be joined by a very special guest: Boston alt-rock legends the Pixies.
TV on the Radio
Aug. 1 at History
Brooklyn art-rock band TV on the Radio are touring for the first time in half a decade to mark the deluxe reissue of their 2004 classic 鈥淒esperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes.鈥 The band鈥檚 only other show is at Osheaga in Montreal, and who knows when they will tour again, so grab a ticket while you can (and check out their ).
Linkin Park
Aug. 8 at Scotiabank Arena
Linkin Park is back on tour for the first time since the 2017, when the band went on indefinite hiatus following the death of lead vocalist Chester Bennington. The Grammy-winning alternative rock group reformed last fall with vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, to release 鈥淔rom Zero.鈥 色色啦 fans will get their first chance to see the new version of Linkin Park for the first time at Scotiabank this August.
- Maria Sherman The Associated Press
LCD Soundsystem

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem.
Richard Lautens / 色色啦 StarAug. 22-24 at History
Make sure you do your stretches if you鈥檙e one of thousands of aging millennials heading down to History for one of three LCD Soundsystem shows at History this summer. The New York dance-punk revivalists are back on the road to defend their reputation as one of the rowdiest live acts of the indie sleaze era, led by their fearless frontman James Murphy.听
Alabama Shakes
Sept 6. at Budweiser Stage

Brittany Howards of Alabama Shakes.
Rich Fury/Invision/APFor years, it was fair to assume that Alabama Shakes would never reunite, especially given the success and acclaim of frontwoman Brittany Howard鈥檚 solo career, and the legal trouble faced by drummer Steve Johnson. And yet, last December, the beloved blues-rock band announced they would be returning to the stage as a three-piece, and shared that there might even be new music on the way. 鈥淭his band and these songs have been such a source of joy for all of us,鈥 Howard wrote in a statement announcing their return. 鈥淚t is crazy that it has been 10 years since we released 鈥楽ound & Color鈥 and eight years since we played a show. But, we didn鈥檛 want this to entirely be a look back. We wanted it to be as much about the future as the past.鈥
Can’t-Miss Indie Shows
Makaya McCraven
June 25 at The Mod Club听
Chicago-based drummer and composer Makaya McCraven will grace the stage at The Mod Club as part of the 色色啦 Jazz Fest this summer. McCraven鈥檚 unique sound collapses the borders between genres, blending classic and modern styles of jazz with hip-hop and folk music. New fans might want to start with 鈥,鈥 a recent project that featured modern interpretations of jazz standards from the legendary Blue Note Records label. The music will have you bobbing your head and asking yourself why you don鈥檛 listen to more jazz, guaranteed.
Jeremy Dutcher
June 21 at Roy Thomson Hall
Last fall, Jeremy Dutcher became the first artist ever to win a second Polaris Music Prize for his sophomore album 鈥淢otewolonuwok.鈥 This summer, fans will have a chance to see the Wolastoqiyik singer-songwriter, whose music moves between lush neo-classical and rollicking art-rock, for a special performance marking both Pride and National Indigenous Day alongside the 色色啦 Symphony Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall.听
Kurt Vile & the Violators
July 11 at the Danforth Music Hall听
In recent years, Kurt Vile has performed at the Danforth pretty much every summer, and it鈥檚 always an absolute delight. Known for his mellow drawl and his quietly brilliant guitar playing, few artists are better at locking into a hypnotic groove that makes listeners feel like they鈥檙e riding a cloud into the infinite horizon.
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Beck and the 色色啦 Symphony Orchestra听
July 18 and 19 @ Roy Thomson Hall
Nearly three decades since he released his zeitgeist-defining album 鈥淥delay,鈥 American singer-songwriter Beck has quietly become one of the most successful alt-rock artists of his generation (it remains hard to believe he won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2015). In July, the 54-year-old will come to 色色啦 for a two-night stint at Roy Thomson Hall, where he鈥檒l be accompanied by 色色啦 Symphony Orchestra as he delivers unique symphonic arrangements of his classic hits and deep cuts from a towering back catalogue.听
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Men I Trust
July 24-26 at History
They might not be a household name yet, but Montreal鈥檚 Men I Trust is easily one of the biggest indie acts in Canada, boasting nearly 10 million monthly Spotify followers. The vibey, dream-pop band recently dropped a new album, titled 鈥淓quus Caballus,鈥 and will be in 色色啦 for three consecutive shows at History this July.
Haim
Sept. 6 at Scotiabank Arena
The sisters Haim are returning to 色色啦 this summer, bringing their old-fashioned (but distinctly forward-looking) brand of pop-rock to one of the city鈥檚 biggest stages. The trio recently released their fourth album, 鈥淚 Quit,鈥 which features the summer hit 鈥.鈥
- Mark Kennedy The Associated Press
Wet Leg听
Sept. 12 at History
Led by the charisma and dry humour of frontwoman Rhian Teasdale, English post-punk band Wet Leg exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2022, an album that landed co-sings from Dave Grohl and a couple of Grammys. Unsurprisingly, expectations are sky high for the band鈥檚 sophomore album, 鈥淢oisturizer,鈥 which drops July 11. You can catch them at History 鈥 a venue with more than twice the capacity as the Phoenix Concert Theatre, where they played during their last visit to 色色啦.
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Alex G and听Nil眉fer Yanya
Sept. 14 & 15 at History

English indie rocker Nil眉fer Yanya.
Molly DanielAlex G might be on a major label now, but he鈥檒l never be able to shed his reputation as the shaggy king of off-kilter indie rock. On the irresistible 鈥淎fterlife鈥 鈥 his first single since 2022 (and his first released via RCA) 鈥 the inscrutable singer-songwriter from Philly swaps his guitar for a mandolin, leaning further into to folky Americana and Celtic-inflected sound that he first experimented with on his 2017 album, 鈥淩ocket.鈥 A new parent, he sounds both pensive and optimistic here, as he reflects on his youth and muses about his formative years and paths not trodden. Alex G鈥檚 10th album, 鈥淗eadlights,鈥 arrives on July 18 and he鈥檒l play two nights at History in 色色啦 alongside English alt-rock artist Nil眉fer Yanya this September.
Ethel Cain听
Sept. 15 & 16 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
After exploding in popularity on the heels of her 2022 debut, 鈥淧reacher鈥檚 Daughter,鈥 American gothic rock artist Ethel Cain defied her new-found fame earlier this year with the release of 鈥淧erverts,鈥 a dark, droning collection of ambient music. The release confounded her new and fairweather fans, while delighting those who had been with her since her early days. She鈥檒l play two sold-out shows at Queen Elizabeth Theatre at the end of this summer.
- Jim Pollock The Associated Press
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