Stray Kids Becomes 1st to Perform at Toronto’s Newly-Opened Rogers Centre, Concluding North American Stadium Tour
Stray Kids successfully wrapped up their North American stadium tour with a historic first-ever concert at the newly opened Rogers Centre in Toronto.
On June 29 (local time), Stray Kids held a solo concert at Rogers Centre in Toronto, marking the grand finale of their North American stadium leg of the world tour “dominATE,” which consisted of 13 shows across 10 cities. This Toronto concert marked the largest K-pop show ever held in Canada. Rogers Centre, a concert-specialized stadium with a capacity of up to 50,000 people, newly opened in June, with Stray Kids making history as its first performers. The venue is also scheduled to host future performances by Coldplay, Oasis, and more.
Powerful Setlist Showcasing Billboard Hits and Fan Favorites
The group opened the night with the powerful track “MOUNTAINS,” and went on to present a wide range of performances including Billboard 200 No.1 album title tracks, representative hits, and unit songs from the digital single “Mixtape: dominATE.”
“We’re truly happy to be ending our North American tour here in Toronto. We were deeply touched by how many STAYs (fandom name) filled the entire stadium. Thanks to our fans, we’re able to perform in such a massive venue. Thank you for lighting up Toronto so brightly tonight,” the group shared.
Stray Kids Sets Multiple Records Across North America
Kicking off in Seattle on May 24 and concluding in Toronto, Stray Kids achieved multiple milestones during this tour, further solidifying their status as “global stadium artists.” They became the first K-pop act ever to perform at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, Washington D.C.’s Nationals Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, and Toronto’s Rogers Centre. They also became the first artist ever to hold two consecutive concerts at Arlington’s Globe Life Field.
Following their sold-out performance at Oracle Park in San Francisco — another first for a K-pop boy group — they were featured prominently by U.S. major broadcast networks ABC and CBS West Coast news, as well as leading California newspapers. New York’s iconic Empire State Building and Chicago’s Willis Tower Skydeck Twin Antennas were lit up in red, the group’s symbolic color, to celebrate the tour.
Next Stop: Stray Kids Begin First-Ever European Stadium Tour
Stray Kids, who held their first North American stadium show in Los Angeles in March 2023, have now proven their explosive growth and popularity once again by filling massive stadiums across 10 cities in North America in just under two years.
Up next, the group will kick off their debut European stadium tour with eight concerts across six cities, starting with the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on July 11.
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