TORONTO — AC/DC’s September 16, 2026 concert at Rogers Stadium has been cancelled after engineers determined that sections of the venue damaged during last week’s severe storm must be removed and rebuilt. Live Nation confirmed the decision on September 9 following a detailed assessment conducted with the City of Toronto.
The cancellation ends several days of uncertainty for fans planning to attend the Power Up Tour stop. Original Ticketmaster purchases will be automatically refunded in full, while people who bought resale tickets will need to contact the seller or platform where the purchase was made.
An update from Rogers Stadium:
— Rogers Stadium (@Rogers_Stadium) September 9, 2026
Following a thorough assessment of Rogers Stadium after last week's extreme weather event, the upcoming AC/DC concert has been cancelled due to severe damage to portions of the venue. pic.twitter.com/2C3UPTMetp
Engineering assessment rules out September 16 show
Engineers inspected Rogers Stadium following the September 2 weather event and concluded that the affected portions require reconstruction rather than temporary repairs ahead of the concert.
Live Nation said in its official AC/DC cancellation statement that the venue is not capable of hosting fans on September 16. The damaged sections will need to be removed and rebuilt before the stadium returns to regular large-scale operations.
Wayne Zronik, president of business operations for Live Nation Canada, acknowledged the disappointment for fans but said safety for concertgoers, artists, employees and vendors had to come before an individual event.
Storm damage had left the Toronto date uncertain
The cancellation follows the severe weather that hit Toronto on September 2. Rogers Stadium sustained visible damage during the storm, although no event was taking place at the venue at the time and no injuries were reported there.
Live Nation said the stadium’s on-site meteorologist identified a suspected microburst involving extreme winds and heavy rainfall. The conditions were described as exceptionally severe for the Toronto region, while further forensic meteorological analysis was continuing.
The AC/DC date was initially kept under review rather than immediately cancelled. Earlier reporting on the Rogers Stadium damage and uncertainty surrounding the September 16 AC/DC concert documented the situation while engineers were still determining whether the venue could reopen safely in time.
Toronto cancellation is a venue-specific decision
The September 16 decision does not represent a cancellation of AC/DC’s wider Power Up Tour. It is directly tied to the condition of Rogers Stadium and the reconstruction required after the storm.
The band has already completed other Canadian dates during the tour. AC/DC’s Vancouver concert at BC Place went ahead in August, giving Canadian fans a recent example of the same tour operating normally at another major stadium.
That distinction matters because fans following the tour should not interpret the Toronto announcement as evidence that other dates have automatically been affected. Any changes to additional shows would need to be confirmed separately through official tour or ticketing channels.
Ticketmaster refunds will be automatic
Fans who bought original tickets through Ticketmaster will receive a full refund automatically, according to Live Nation. Those customers do not need to file a separate request simply because the concert has been cancelled.
Resale buyers should contact their point of sale because refund procedures can differ depending on the marketplace or seller used for the transaction.
Concertgoers who booked flights, hotels, rail travel or parking separately should review those cancellation policies as soon as possible. Live Nation’s announcement covers the concert-ticket refund process and does not state that independently purchased travel or accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.
Rogers Stadium summer season ends earlier than planned
AC/DC had been expected to close out the summer season at Rogers Stadium, making the cancellation a significant change to Toronto’s live-music calendar.
The outdoor venue opened in 2025 on the former Downsview Airport lands and can accommodate about 50,000 people. Its first season brought major international artists to Toronto and established the site as a large-scale concert destination.
Live Nation said engineers have worked with the City of Toronto since the beginning of the stadium project and will continue that coordination as remediation moves forward.
Repair work now takes priority at Rogers Stadium
Live Nation has not announced a replacement Toronto date for AC/DC in its September 9 cancellation notice. Fans should rely on official communications from AC/DC, Live Nation and Ticketmaster rather than unverified social-media claims about a rescheduled performance.
The immediate focus is on removing and rebuilding the affected portions of Rogers Stadium without rushing structural work to meet an event deadline. Live Nation says the goal is to have the venue ready to welcome audiences again next summer.
For ticket holders, the confirmed position is straightforward: the September 16 concert will not take place at Rogers Stadium, original Ticketmaster purchases will be refunded automatically in full, and resale customers should contact their original point of sale for refund instructions.
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