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Rain and chilly temperatures expected across Toronto this weekend, including during Bruno Mars concert

Fans attending the first of Bruno Mars’ five Toronto shows this weekend may want to bundle up and pack rain gear, with showers and temperatures near 9 C expected throughout the night.

A singer performing passionately on stage with dramatic lighting, alongside a close-up of a rain-soaked umbrella during a rainy night, capturing vibrant city lights in the background.
Concert-goers attending Bruno Mars’ Saturday night performance at Rogers Stadium are being advised to prepare for rain and temperatures expected to dip to around 9 C by showtime. (Courtesy: IG/brunomars, Canva)

What to know

  • Rain impacted Bruno Mars’ first Rogers Stadium concert of the weekend and is expected throughout Saturday in Toronto.
  • Temperatures could drop to around 9 C by showtime and remain cool through the evening.
  • Opening acts Leon Thomas and DJ Pee Wee were scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m., with Mars set to perform at 8:45 p.m. before being postponed.
  • Rogers Stadium allows small collapsible umbrellas and will have ponchos available for purchase at guest services.

May 23, 2026, update: Fans preparing for Bruno Mars’ first Toronto stop on “The Romantic Tour” were met with rain, near-single-digit temperatures and ultimately a postponement after severe weather forced Saturday’s Rogers Stadium concert to be called off hours before showtime.

Toronto weather watch for Saturday and Sunday

Toronto is heading into a cold and rainy Saturday just as Bruno Mars kicks off the first of five sold-out shows at Rogers Stadium this weekend.

Forecasts are calling for light rain throughout much of the day, with temperatures expected to dip near 9 C by the evening.

Bruno Mars said it best in It Will Rain, and unfortunately for fans heading to Saturday’s show, the forecast appears to be taking that lyric literally.

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Mars is set to kick off the first of five performances at the outdoor Rogers Stadium on Saturday, but concert-goers hoping for sunshine and warm weather may want to pack a rain jacket instead.

What’s in the forecast?

According to The Weather Network, light rain is expected to begin Saturday morning and continue throughout much of the day, including around the time doors open at 5 p.m.

Rain, chilly temperatures force postponement of Bruno Mars’ Toronto concert at Rogers Stadium

Fans preparing to head to Bruno Mars’ first Toronto stop on “The Romantic Tour” were left dejected Saturday after Live Nation announced the Rogers Stadium concert had been postponed because of severe weather concerns.

The concert, scheduled to take place at Rogers Stadium, has now been rescheduled to May 31, 2026, according to a statement posted by Live Nation Ontario on social media roughly hours before showtime.

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Bruno Mars Toronto concert postponed due to weather at Rogers Stadium, new date announced

Opening acts Leon Thomas and DJ Pee Wee are scheduled to take the stage at 7:45 p.m., though there’s still a chance of rain during their performances. Forecasts also suggest showers could continue when Mars takes the stage at 8:45 p.m. and potentially last through the end of the concert around 11 p.m.

It won’t just be the rain that may catch fans off guard. Temperatures are expected to remain unusually cool for late May, with a daytime high of just 12 C. By showtime, temperatures could dip to around 9 C and stay there through the evening.

The wet and chilly conditions may feel familiar to some concert-goers. Last year, fans attending one of Chris Brown’s concerts at the stadium were also met with heavy rain.

Can you bring an umbrella to Rogers Stadium?

Rogers Stadium does permit small collapsible umbrellas when rain is in the forecast, though large umbrellas are prohibited inside the venue.

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Ponchos will also be available for purchase at guest services for fans looking to stay dry.

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