AC/DC - Power Up (2026)

You didn't think they'd completely shut us out, right? After making us weep last year with a singular Canadian date in Vancouver, AC/DC is finally bringing Power Up to Toronto. Their first Toronto show in 11 years will take place in mid-September at Rogers Stadium, likely marking one of the last shows of the stadium's season. The show is sure to sell, but let's see if that means you should buy right away or wait it out. Besides, it's a long way to September (if you want to rock n' roll.)

The facts

• Who: AC/DC | Support: The Pretty Reckless
• When: Wednesday, September 16 | 7PM
• Where: Rogers Stadium | 50,547 Capacity
• Why: Continuing their tour supporting the 2020 album, Power Up
• Last Toronto show: Downsview Park (09/10/15)
• Nearest stop: Montreal (09/12)

Presale Dates

• General Public: Nov 7 @ 10:00AM

Community Chatter

Curious how fans are feeling about the tour? Here are the best places to gauge sentiment:

• Facebook announcement
• Instagram announcement
• AC/DC Subreddit

Seating Map

💡How I rate shows

• Various factors are considered, including community sentiment, time since last show, pricing, proximity to nearby dates, and more
• Each factor is given a positive or negative score. Positive scores swing in the direction of Buy, and negative scores swing towards Wait
• Factors sum up to one score, which becomes the FaceValue Verdict: Buy or Wait

The factors

Here's everything pushing this presale up or down the FaceValue scale.

First Toronto show in 11 years +10

Toronto fans were feeling the burn when AC/DC announced their first Canadian Power Up show to be in Vancouver, with no Eastern dates in site. That only added more fuel to the decade-plus wait for their return to Downsview. Legacy tours thrive on scarcity, and this one is as prime as it gets.

Massive legacy pull +6

AC/DC's fanbase spans generations. They know what they're getting: an electric performance from one of rock's all time greatest groups. Tickets will sell no matter what.

Montreal tickets likely easier -4

Unfortunately, rocking will be restricted to your seats. With a tiny pit, and almost entirely seated flooring arrangement, there will be no affordable general admission option for fans. Contrast that to Montreal show at Parc Jean-Drapeau, whose split GA setup will not only be grounds for moshing, but will certainly be a more affordable pit option for fans. This move puts a hard limit to Rogers Stadium pricing, as anything too high will send fans over to more favourable Saturday night Quebec gig.

Chance at added dates -3

If Toronto sells fast (and it likely will), a second or even third night isn't off the table. Though the band hasn't previously doubled up on dates, there is a ample time before and after Wednesday for an added show. There's also a handful of repeats from the last run, including Vancouver, suggesting the band knows when to capitalize on a hot market.

Pricing expected to be High (Voltage) -5

Being honest, no one is expecting cheap seats here. Between Live Nation's love for pushing Platinum, and the band's proven willingness to test price ceilings, tickets will likely be steep across the board. The older demographic will cushion this, but casual or younger fans should expect sticker shock.

Prices dropped on last leg -7

I was able to dig up some reporting of tickets being sold for drastically lower prices post-sale. I expect something similar to happen here, especially if we see added dates.

My recommendation is Tossup. It'll all depend on how bold Live Nation is feeling with their pricing. I don't imagine prices will be reasonable, but if they are, that's a good signal to buy.

Demand will be heavy right out of the gate. If you make it through the massive queue and there are only dynamically inflated tickets left, or you see dates added, that's your sign to wait it out.