Budweiser Stage

Budweiser Stage
Exterior view in 2023
Map
Former names
  • Molson Amphitheatre (1995–2009)
  • Molson Canadian Amphitheatre (2010–2017)
Address909 Lake Shore Boulevard W.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
LocationOntario Place
OwnerGovernment of Ontario (administered by Ontario Place Corporation, an Ontario government agency)
TypeAmphitheatre
Seating typeReserved seating, lawn seating
CapacityApprox. 16,100
Construction
OpenedMay 18, 1995 (1995-05-18)
Construction costCA$15 million[2]
ArchitectMichael Moxam[1]
Overview of the site in 2006

The Budweiser Stage, originally known as the Molson Amphitheatre,[3][4][5] is a concert venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the grounds of Ontario Place and hosts many diverse acts, including genres like rock, pop, country, and jazz. The first musician to perform there was Bryan Adams on May 18, 1995.

  1. ^ Bliss, Karen (July 8, 2015). "The making of a landmark venue". Toronto Star. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  2. ^ Howell, Peter (May 19, 1995). "Ontario Place roars towards 2000". Toronto Star. p. D3.
  3. ^ Krashinsky-Robertson, Susan (January 6, 2017). "Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre to change name to Budweiser Stage". The Globe and Mail. The Woodbridge Company. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  4. ^ Kennedy, John R. (November 21, 2014). "Molson Canadian Amphitheatre honoured at Billboard Touring Awards". Global News. Global Television Network. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  5. ^ "Mettrum Originals Brings a Fresh Ingredient to Liven the Lawns at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre" (Press release). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Mettrum Health. CNW Group. April 26, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2017.