What to know<\/p>\n
Toronto\u2019s iconic RBC Amphitheatre officially opened on May 21 with Imagine Dragons headlining the venue\u2019s first night and the final stop of their Loom World Tour.<\/p>\n
The newly rebranded venue replaced its popular thunderbolt artist sign with an RBC-branded amplifier display and added blue-and-yellow arches for new photo opportunities.<\/p>\n
Fans across Reddit and TikTok criticized the heavy corporate branding, with many calling the new signage excessive and mourning the loss of the venue\u2019s classic aesthetic.<\/p>\n
Despite backlash, the Ontario government plans to further renovate the amphitheatre with winterized seating and expanded capacity by 2030, with the venue expected to close in fall 2026 for two years of construction.<\/p>\n
The classic Budweiser Stage has now transformed into the RBC Amphitheatre, with its opening night headlining Imagine Dragons on May 21. Although, the new branding isn\u2019t sitting well with concertgoers.<\/p>\n
The night was one of many celebrations, with it not only being the first day of the RBC Amphitheatre, but also the last day of the Imagine Dragons Loom World Tour.<\/p>\n
The venue\u2019s new features had switched out iconic aspects, such as a classic and photo-friendly thunderbolt sign displaying the artist\u2019s name, instead opting for a smaller, RBC branded amplifier, showing the artist\u2019s name in a similar fashion on the top of the speaker.<\/p>\n
The new RBC Amphitheatre is a big part of our plan to rebuild Ontario Place into a world-class, year-round destination.<\/p>\n
With more space for concert-goers, including 9,000 winterized seats, the upgraded venue will draw millions of visitors to Ontario Place every year.\u2026<\/p>\n