What to know
- Consider parking at Pioneer Village for cheaper rates and easier exits.
- Leaving through gates two or three can help you avoid the biggest crowds.
- TTC users can start at Yorkdale or use Downsview Park Station for a faster trip.
- Rogers Stadium recommends using Downsview Park, Sheppard West or Wilson stations when leaving the venue.
- Transit remains the easiest option for most concertgoers attending major events.
Leaving Rogers Stadium after a show can be frustrating. So, TikTokers are sharing life hacks to make smoother exits.
As tens of thousands of fans continue to flock to the venue for concerts, some concertgoers are sharing their favourite shortcuts, parking strategies and TTC hacks for avoiding the longest post-show waits.
Today, there will be additional traffic, considering there’s also the A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb World Tour concert.
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A 50,000-person crowd isn’t easy to navigate, and some are hearing the “saxophones” (a Gen Z reference for an overwhelming moment approaching) getting louder by the minute.
@yjwnns Well at least it helped me reach my 10k step goal! #toronto #concert #brunomars #romantictour #ttc ♬ Saxophones getting louder – AntonioVivald
Of course, a Rogers Stadium employee, Kyle, is famous for trying to boost concertgoers’ days while safely navigating them back to their homes.
@bloomwithberry Caught this funny interaction last night 😂 I actually wanted to film that there's traffic control but then this happened. For context, this was after the Bruno Mars concert in Toronto. There was traffic control towards Downsview station but not on the other side towards Sheppard West. So this man was wondering why they get to walk freely while we on this side have to wait and this whole interaction was funny cuz of the way Kyle handled it 😂 #brunomars #torontoconcerts #theromantictour #toronto #rogersstadium ♬ original sound – Sherry Bloomberry
But what if we told you there’s a way to avoid this altogether?
Best TTC route according to TikTokers
For TTC users and drivers alike, TikTok user Taslee Marasool recommends starting from Yorkdale, which is just two stops from the Sheppard West station. From there, it’s just a 10-minute walk to the gate. Same way for the way back.
@justtas I had THE BEST time seeing @Bruno Mars last night in Toronto! Will you be heading to the remaining shows this week?! #brunomarsconcert #rogersstadium #torontolife #concert ♬ original sound – kngmlointprd
But a different TikToker under the username @wheretonext_o.o suggests parking at Pioneer Village for only $2. At the end of the concert, leave through gate two or three, claiming they are less crowded than gate one, to then head to Downsview Park station.
@wheretonext_o.o BrunoMars May 27th #Toronto #BrunoMarsToronto #TTC #ConcertTips #Downsview ♬ original sound – johannnunez40
A different user, @Jhessaj_ on TikTok, highlighted a new parking lot that’s only a 10-minute walk from Gate three.
@jhessaj__ For anyone going to Bruno Mars this Thursday, this parking spot was SO worth it ✨ 📍400 Allen Rd Only an 8–10 minute walk to Gate 3 and we didn’t feel tired at all after the concert. If you’re attending today Thursday, Saturday or Sunday, make sure to secure your parking through Ticketmaster before it sells out! #brunomars #romantictour #rogersstadium #romantictour #parking ♬ オリジナル楽曲 – 𝐓𝐚𝐨 – ︎︎ㅤ
What the Rogers Stadium recommends
The Rogers Stadium suggests fans use the Downsview Park Station (900 metres away from the gates), Sheppard West Station (also at the same distance), or Wilson Station (1800 metres from the gates.)
