Editing Rogers Centre (section)

=== Music concerts ===
[[File:Before U2 Concert Toronto.jpg|thumb|Preparations taking place at the Rogers Centre before a [[U2]] concert]]
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The stadium has several concert configurations, including smaller ''Theatre'' (capacity 5,000 to 7,000) and ''Concert Hall'' (formerly ''SkyTent''; capacity 10,000 to 25,000).<ref>{{cite web |title=Theatre Concert|url=http://www.rogerscentre.com/corporate/venue_theatre.jsp|publisher=Rogers Centre|access-date=August 10, 2012}}</ref> Due to the stadium's design and building materials, the acoustics are poor, and the loudness/quality can vary greatly around the stadium. Its popularity with artists and fans has diminished over the years, and the [[Scotiabank Arena]] now hosts most major concerts. The SkyTent, a group of acoustical curtain sails hoisted on rigging above the floor, helps reduce sound distortion and improve sound quality by dampening reverberations around the stadium.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Rogers Centre: One Blue Jay Way, Toronto, Ontario|url=http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/76.php|publisher=Glass Steel and Stone|access-date=August 10, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619050435/http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/76.php|archive-date=June 19, 2012}}</ref>

Soon after its opening, the stadium became a popular venue for large-scale rock concerts and is the largest indoor concert venue in Toronto.<ref>{{cite news |title=Deadmau5 Leaves Em' Raving|first=Ben|last=Rayner|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2011/11/06/deadmau5_leaves_em_raving.html|newspaper=[[Toronto Star]]|date=November 6, 2011|access-date=August 10, 2010}}</ref> Artists have included: 
*[[Bruce Springsteen]], U2 with two concerts in 2009, as well as their concert in 2011, all part of their [[U2 360° Tour|360° Tour]].<ref name="ChartAttack-DomeOpen">{{cite web|title=Rogers Centre Dome Opening For U2's Toronto Shows|first=Kate|last=Harper|url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/74529/rogers-centre-dome-opening-for-u2s-toronto-shows|publisher=Chart Communications Inc.|date=September 16, 2009|access-date=October 2, 2009|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925053929/http://www.chartattack.com/news/74529/rogers-centre-dome-opening-for-u2s-toronto-shows|archive-date=September 25, 2009}}</ref><ref name="CP24-U2">{{cite news |title=Dome Open for 2nd Concert in History as 60K Fans Rock Out with U2|url=http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090917/090917_u2/20090917/?hub=CP24Entertainment|work=[[Bell Media|CTVglobemedia]]|date=September 17, 2009|access-date=October 2, 2010}}</ref><ref name="U2-360-2ndShow">{{cite news |title=U2 360° TOUR: 2009: Toronto Thursday, September 17, 2009|newspaper=U2.Com |url=http://www.u2.com/tour/index/date/id/4467|publisher=U2 A De-Lux Excursion|year=2009|access-date=October 2, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Bon Jovi]] performed two sellout shows on July 20 and 21, 2010, at Rogers Centre as part of [[The Circle Tour]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Events – Bon Jovi Welcomes Fans Into The Circle With 2010–2011 World Tour|url=http://www.rogerscentre.com/events/article.jsp?content=20091022_135411_1508|publisher=Rogers Centre|date=October 21, 2009|access-date=August 10, 2012|archive-date=March 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313005626/http://www.rogerscentre.com/events/article.jsp?content=20091022_135411_1508|url-status=dead}}</ref> 
*[[Bruce Springsteen]] performed on August 24, 2012, during his [[Wrecking Ball World Tour]] in front of 39,000 attendees.
*[[The Rolling Stones]] played two sold-out concerts at the stadium: on December 4, 1989, during the [[Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour|Steel Wheels Tour]] and on September 26, 2005, during their highest-grossing tour [[A Bigger Bang Tour]]. 
*[[Madonna]] performed three shows from 27 May, 1990 at the Skydome, the shows were part of the [[Blond Ambition World Tour]], and were Canada's only dates.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://todayinmadonnahistory.com/2024/05/27/today-in-madonna-history-may-27-1990-3/| website=todayinmadonnahistory.com| title= Today in Madonna History: May 27, 1990| date=27 May 2024| access-date= 5 December 2024}}</ref>{{efn|One of the more notable concerts, as shown in the documentary [[Madonna: Truth or Dare|Truth or Dare]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Rogers Centre and Blue Jays Celebrate Anniversary|url=http://www.newswire.ca/fr/story/431459/rogers-centre-and-blue-jays-celebrate-anniversary|publisher=Newswire.ca|date=June 5, 2009|access-date=August 10, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509005608/http://www.newswire.ca/fr/story/431459/rogers-centre-and-blue-jays-celebrate-anniversary|archive-date=May 9, 2013}}</ref> The touring show had become extremely controversial due to the risqué visuals and performances. When the concert arrived in Toronto, police were alerted that the show might violate local obscenity laws. The police were on site for the concert and threatened charges without changes. The show went on as planned, however, without any legal action taken.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://torontosun.com/2016/05/28/the-time-toronto-police-nearly-arrested-madonna| newspaper=Torontosun| title= The time Toronto Police nearly arrested Madonna|date=29 May 2016 |access-date=5 December 2024 }}</ref>}} Later, she performed two concerts at the stadium again during [[The Girlie Show (Madonna)|The Girlie Show World Tour]] for October 11 & 12, 1993.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://todayinmadonnahistory.com/2015/10/11/today-in-madonna-history-october-11-1993/|website=todayinmadonnahistory.com| title= Today in Madonna History: October 11, 1993|date=11 October 2015 |access-date= }}</ref>
*Rogers Centre has been a venue for large [[electronic dance music]] events. During 2013, the stadium hosted two [[electronic dance music]] events, including two sold-out shows on [[Swedish House Mafia]]'s [[One Last Tour]], and [[Sensation (event)|Sensation]].
*[[Guns N' Roses]] performed at Rogers Centre on July 16, 2016, during their [[Not in This Lifetime... Tour]] in front of 48,016 attendees with [[Billy Talent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/guns-n-roses-name-the-cult-billy-talent-more-openers-summer-2016-tour/|title=Guns N' Roses Name The Cult, Billy Talent + More Openers for Summer 2016 Tour|date=June 16, 2016|website=Loudwire|access-date=August 11, 2017}}</ref> 
*[[Metallica]] also played a sold-out show at the stadium as part of their [[WorldWired Tour]] on July 16, 2017, with special guests [[Avenged Sevenfold]] and [[Volbeat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metallica.com/tour/30540|title=2017-07-16 Toronto, Ontario, Canada|publisher=Metallica.com|access-date=August 11, 2017}}</ref> 
*[[Shawn Mendes]] headlined his first stadium show to a sold-out crowd on September 6, 2019, at Rogers Centre during his [[Shawn Mendes: The Tour]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Brooks|first=Dave|date=December 17, 2018|title=Shawn Mendes Sells Out First Ever Stadium Show in Minutes|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8490597/shawn-mendes-sells-out-first-ever-stadium-show-in-minutes#:~:text=On%20the%20heels%20of%20Shawn,tickets%20went%20on%20sale%20Saturday.|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
*[[Beyoncé]] opened her North American leg of the [[Renaissance World Tour]] at the Rogers Center on July 8 and 9 2023, for 56,577 people.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Trapunski |first=Richard |date=2023-07-09 |title=Beyoncé Rides Her Bedazzled Horse Into Canada for Triumphant Tour Kickoff |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/beyonce-north-american-tour-kickoff-toronto-canada-live-review-1234785222/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> 
*[[Taylor Swift]], the American singer-songwriter performed at the Rogers Centre as part of [[The Eras Tour]] from November 14 to 16, 2024 and subsequently November 21 to 23rd, which made her the first artist to schedule six shows on a single tour at Rogers Centre.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrity/taylor-swift-thanks-toronto-fans-in-heartfelt-instagram-post-it-was-awesome-to-play-in-canada| website=torontosun.com| title=Taylor Swift thanks Toronto fans in heartfelt Instagram post: 'It was awesome to play in Canada' |date= 26 November 2024|author=Mark Daniell|publisher=[[Toronto Sun]]}}</ref>