What to know
- Chris Brown and Usher are set to perform their second night at Rogers Stadium, while Hilary Duff begins her two-show run at RBC Amphitheatre.
- Toronto is expected to see rain and a risk of thunderstorms beginning as early as noon and continuing into the evening.
- Both venues are rain-or-shine, meaning the concerts are expected to go ahead despite the weather.
- Concertgoers are encouraged to prepare for wet conditions, with small collapsible umbrellas permitted at both venues under specific restrictions.
Some of Toronto’s biggest outdoor concerts are happening tonight, and concert-goers may want to keep their ponchos close, with rain and thunderstorms in the forecast.
Excitement is building across the city as Chris Brown and Usher prepare for their second night at Rogers Stadium as part of their R&B Tour.
But that’s not all. Hilary Duff will take over RBC Amphitheatre for the first of two shows on her The Lucky Me Tour.
Both shows are nearly sold out and will take place outdoors. However, the weather could put a damper on the evening, at least at the start.
Wednesday will begin mostly dry and clear, with temperatures in the mid-20s.
However, conditions are expected to take a turn in the afternoon and continue into the evening, with rain and thunderstorms in the forecast.
Environment Canada’s forecast shows thunderstorms could begin rolling into the city as early as noon, bringing an end to the dry conditions.
As of publication, showers and the risk of thunderstorms are expected to continue through much of the day and into the evening, including around the start and end of both concerts.
Concert-goers should be prepared to dress for the weather and consider bringing rain gear.
The weather could mark the second time Chris Brown has performed in Toronto amid unsettled conditions after bringing his Breezy Bowl Tour to Rogers Stadium.
During the first night of that tour last year, it began pouring just as Brown took the stage. Despite the storm, he continued with the performance.
Both Rogers Stadium and RBC Amphitheatre are rain-or-shine venues, so guests should expect the shows to go ahead regardless of the weather conditions.
At RBC Amphitheatre, small, collapsible umbrellas are allowed inside the venue.
At Rogers Stadium, small, collapsible umbrellas are also permitted, but they can only be used inside the Fan Plaza and are not allowed inside the stadium bowl.
