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Tony X.

I've been to Budweiser Stage a few times for various concerts, with the most recent one being the Neil Young and Crazy Horse concert, which was also the season opener. For each show, we've chosen to go to the lawn, an area behind the seated area. People tend to sit for opening bands and stand up when the headliner hits the stage. Overall, I like Budweiser Stage as a venue: the outdoor setting is great on a clear day, and provides plenty of space for people to attend. From the lawn, you get a fantastic view of the CN Tower and city skyline. There are plenty of food and drink options - they tend to be overpriced, as you would expect, but also not grossly overpriced for a venue that could theoretically charge you whatever they want and get away with it. The downsides of Budweiser Stage, specifically the lawn area: it's not covered on a rainy day (which I have yet to experience), and it's quite far from the stage, so you won't really be able to see what's happening on the stage. If you don't really care to "see" the concert and you're more concerned about listening and enjoying the atmosphere, the lawn at Budweiser Stage still delivers!

Menu at the concession stand
Mary T.

I have been to Budweiser Stage (formerly Molson Amphitheatre) many times since I moved back from Winnipeg many years ago. Depeche Mode. Rihanna. Barenaked Ladies. Ben Folds Five. Guster. Boothby Graffoe. REM. Modest Mouse. The National. I was here in September to see Pet Shop Boys (PSB) and New Order on their Unity Tour. They kicked off their tour here, which made it a special night. This concert was over two years in the making. It was postponed due to the pandemic. I was last here to see Duran Duran. I saw that I had written a tip on Yelp from that concert, but I never bothered to write a review, or even post photos from it. I finally did. The review is my account of the Unity Tour at this venue. The original plan was to come see the Unity Tour with my good friend and her partner. I had booked tickets for all three of us over two years ago. I couldn't get three seats together. I got two so they could sit together and I took the single ticket. Things change. My friend's partner had to work that night. He recently took a new job and doesn't have the seniority to take days off. So, it was my friend and I going to this concert. I successfully sold now her single ticket. My friend always marvels at how I can manage to sell tickets online like that. I am fortunate. I managed to get the full price of her ticket back, which she was grateful. The plan was for my friend to drive from Peterborough to my place by 4 pm and park in my driveway. I'd then drive us down to the show and get there at a reasonable time during rush hour before the show started at 6:30 pm. It worked perfectly. I normally park across from Ontario Place in a parking lot with a cheaper rate. For Duran Duran, I did that. However, it was days before the Honda (another formerly Molson) Indy. Folks set up barriers during this show such that I couldn't get to my car. I actually had to ask a staff member to move a barrier so I could get to it. Ugh! It was a long night. This time, I parked in the east parking lot across from Budweiser Stage. My friend was kind to pay $35 for parking. The walk over was straightforward. We had to line up. You can bring a purse. You go through a security check, which was uneventful. I had our tickets on my phone. I have all Ticketmaster tickets in Google Wallet. The man scanned both and we were fine. We went to the merchandise stand. She got a t-shirt representing both PSB and New Order. I got the same shirt, but I am such a PSB fan that I got the one where Neil and Chris are wearing cones on their heads. Iconic! The place has changed quite a bit. There are more vendors that give you a food truck vibe. We needed a washroom. There were portable ones. Mine was clean. There were also hand-washing stations in the middle of them. We didn't want a food truck because the wait times were ridiculous. I remember getting food fast in the past. We found that place where you can order fries or a box of popcorn quickly. Yay! My friend is vegan. She went with fries, water, and a Diet Pepsi. I was debating whether I wanted popcorn until I saw chicken fingers and fries on the menu. Sold! I also got a Diet Pepsi. Service was fast. I got my food pretty fast with sweet and sour dipping sauce. We then headed to our seats. We sat almost dead centre. Our seats were pretty good. The food hit the spot. We were quietly eating because we were so hungry. Paul Oakenfold, a talented DJ, opened. He was great. I was impressed. During this tour, PSB and New Order took turns opening. We got PSB first, followed by New Order. The concert was amazing. It was great seeing and hearing PSP again. My friend had never seen either band. She was impressed by how great Neil's voice was. PSB was fantastic! We both hadn't seen New Order before. What got me interested in this band's music was hearing "Regret" as an undergraduate. Sure enough, it was the first song that the band did and I was happy. We both loved what we were seeing and hearing. I have learned from my travels that rolling your clothes gives you more space in your luggage. I rolled both t-shirts and they fit in my purse just fine. It was a warm evening. I wore shorts and a t-shirt. My friend ended up taking her jean jacket off and cooled down in her tank top and jeans. The show ended at 10 pm. It started at an early 6:30 pm. Traffic wasn't bad leaving. I took Bay Street to enter the Don Valley Parkway northbound. I learned something new that night. My latest experience at Budweiser Stage was much better than the last back in 2016. I recommend not going when there's the Honda or whatever the Indy is called these days. It was unpleasant to not get to my car thanks to barricades. I didn't have to deal with that nonsense this time around. I had a great time. I apologize to everyone around me for putting up with my singing. I can't help it when a concert is excellent. I can't control it! Here's hoping that I see another concert soon here, as opposed to six year later! (404)

One Republic concert as we were leaving
Janice Y.

The One Republic concert I went for was fantastic (review of a concert at the bottom half of the review)! It's been a while since I went to a concert and it was much better than I expected! Live and not overly crowded. We paid for the seats instead of lawn tickets giving us ample time to show up later. The energy of an outdoor concert is great. Thankfully, the weather was perfect! Most seats have shelter coverage from rain (except the few rows at the back and the lawn area). The viewing angle in the seating area is fine but expect to stand most of the time since most people do even in the sitting area. Food trucks and bars are around at steep prices. It is what it is, and you know what you're getting into. Expect to spill ~$13+tax+tip for a tall can. Avoid parking directly near the stage. We parked a 20-minute walk away and avoided a massive backup of people getting their cars out later. We stood right behind the last seated row instead of at our designated seats. It was less crowded and provided a better viewing angle and even a ledge to step up. Review of my One Republic Concert: The last time I saw them was in 2015, and this recent concert is better. They sang many of the old favs (Apologize, Counting Stars, etc) and also big hits he wrote for other artists e.g. Halo for Beyonce, Bleeding Love for Leona Lewis, Rumour has it for Adele and other celebs. One Republic didn't start until maybe around 1.5hrs after, so giving us time to make it there a bit later. We were probably there by 7:45~pm for a 7pm concert and the lawn area looked well-occupied then. T-shirts were sold for $50. I wish they sold magnets as I would've like something small like that.

The bridge before Budweiser stage. Me & hubby.
Hazel P.

Located inside Ontario Place Budweiser stage is a big concert venue out in the open air. There is a roof over part of the seats. Those are the more expensive seats of course. Since it's an open air venue & surrounded by water, be prepared for mosquitoes in the summer time. Bring your bug spray if the mosquitoes love you! The venue does well at being accessible. There's a big ramp to go to each level so people with mobility issues don't have to struggle. The accessible seating is also on a platform so you can get a pretty good view. Their staff is generally helpful too. There are lots of washrooms at the venue. But outside the venue there isn't as much. Food options are limited to the concessions stands and food trucks located there. The food is all stuff like: pizza, burgers, fries. Drinks are pop, water, and alcoholic drinks like beer. If you don't like crowds & going there in August try to avoid walking through the CNE. We went in August & the crowds at the CNE were insane. Wall to wall people. After Covid I'm not used to that. Even before Covid I didn't like being in crowds but having gone through Covid I dislike it even more. Also there isn't enough signage in the CNE to direct you to Ontario Place if you're not familiar with the way. If you're going by transit I'd advise you to not go by union station to take the streetcar. It took at least 20 minutes to get on a streetcar & we were packed in there like sardines. On hindsight I think hubby & I could've gone to the liberty village area & taken a cab from there to Ontario Place. It probably would've been faster than struggling through the crowds at the CNE to cross the bridge to Ontario Place. The sound system for the venue was crystal clear & very good. Hubby & I were there for a stand up comedy show so it's a different experience than a music concert. The last concert we saw here was The Killers & the sound was great even then. As a venue Budweiser stage has its pros & cons. It's pretty near the water but not fun when there's mosquitoes & other flying insects. Lawn seats can make it more affordable but then if it rains you could get soaked. Food is available at the concession stand but nothing healthy. Proximity to the CNE & BMO field can mean that cabs are scarce when you're trying to get home if you don't have a car. No place is perfect so you just have to make your own preparations to ensure your comfort. As with any concert venue your bag will be searched prior to entrance. The size of your bag is limited & what you can bring is limited too.

Wynne L.

I've been here for concerts at least a couple times. It's a nice outdoor venue for a summer concert. It got a bit cooler once the sun set so make sure to dress appropriately. There was a chance for a rainstorm last night and my friend and I were ever so slightly worried that we'd be caught in it since our seats were in level 400. It looked like the roof only covered up to the end of 300. From level 400 the artist on stage was a bit small but the huge screen on either side of the stage really helped with the visual aspect. Since it was outdoors and in the flight path of planes coming and going at the Billy Bishop Airport you could hear the buzz from the planes going by. The speakers were loud enough to drown out most of the noise without being deafeningly loud.

Hozier concert at Budweiser Stage. #hozier #budweiserstage

Hozier Concert September 2023 at Budweiser. Fantastic show, glad I finally got to see him live. Amazing singing from Hozier as one would expect. The visuals of the screen show on the stage really helped to enhance the performance. Very beautiful and memorable concert. If you like the maximal visual and sound experience of large concerts, Budweiser was the appropriate venue for this show. I got floor seats for this one, worth it to see the performance up close. A wonderful evening was had! #hozier #budweiserstage

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Darryl M.

I'm not sure if this place is a good setup for concerts anymore. The place is showing it's age! Seating was so so. Everyone in our section seemed to be on the same level, meaning when stand your staring at the back of there heads. The biggest problem is at the end of the concert and everyone has to funnel through the same area the exit! Personally I hated it. Probably better if your drunk

Cher A.

This venue is okay. It has a large area for lots of guests but parking is expensive ($25.00) and if it rains you are out of luck. The show might not go on and anyone in the lawn area will be turned away and the gates will close. When I came here for the Kesha and Macklemore concert there was a huge storm and we had to wait forever. Luckily we had an Amex card and could wait in their lounge or else it would have been a terrible experience. Luckily we also got into the venue before the gates closed. People who took transit here and who had to wait for the gates to reopen had no where to go or stay dry. I felt so bad for them. If I could see a show at another venue, I would prefer to venture to a venue like the Scotiabank Theatre.

Tony F.

Meh! Doesn't Toronto deserve something a little better than this? I mean, the actual physical setting for a concert is fine, the sightlines are actually pretty good. There are reasonable chairs, there is a stage, and.. speakers. And if that's all we expect from a concert stadium then ok. It's a bit of a hike to the closest public transportation stop. Ir can be a bit of a pain for thousands of people to stumble to the ttc stop after a concert, if you know what I mean. How hard would it have been to have had the ttc stop be on the south side of the CNE grounds? However, if you plan on driving, be prepared to get robbed for parking. When you get there, just step out of the car, pull down your pants and bend over. Seriously, wtf?!?! Not only will you get robbed for parking, my can of freaking tall boy cost $11. No.. that's not a typo. $11 freaking dollars for a can of beer! Seriously? WTF?! Even if the concert itself was "free", between the Ticketmaster charges and these other pillaging fees, I'd still be paying at least $40! Seriously? WTF?! There's also no surrounding amenities nearby, so it's not a convenient place to grab a bite before or afterward. You're essentially cut off from the rest of humanity. You're in a marina! It's about as joy kill as it gets. Seriously? Wtf?!?! Plus why does the overhang roof only cover some of the seats?? I can understand keeping the lawn open air, but the roof only partially covers most of the seating except the back of the 400 section. Did they just feel that the last 5 rows don't deserve to be covered in rain? That'll teach you for skimping out and not pay $20 more to sit in the front. SERIOUSLY? WtF?!? Some people love the lawn seating, but I'm old now.. it hurts my ass and my back after an hour or so. They couldn't make it slightly less inclined than a crappy bunny ski hill at Blue Mountain? SeRiOuSlY? WTF?!?! Seriously! WTF?!?!?! auipdfao[uigherio riopeiobhefph op erio[wgeor;enj (me banging the keyboard with my head... seriously!)

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