In Canada: Backstreet Boys Set New Touring Record; Vans Warped Tour Not Returning
Also up north this week: Noise complaints at Toronto's Rogers Stadium are way up — thanks in part to shows by Chris Brown & Usher and Bruno Mars.
In a groundbreaking move, the Backstreet Boys have broken touring records in Canada, surpassing prominent acts such as The Weeknd and Taylor Swift. The boy band, consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson, announced a four-night residency at Toronto’s Rogers Centre in February 2027 for their "Into the Millennium – Homecoming: Live in Canada" tour.
Upon demand, co-presenters Rogers and Live Nation added two more dates, and later three more, bringing the total to nine nights. With a capacity of up to 55,000 people, the Rogers Centre can accommodate nearly half a million ticket sales if all shows sell out. The band’s tour, set to commence on February 12, is the only North American stadium shows for the iconic group.
Terrie Tweddle, chief brand and communications officer at Rogers, expressed excitement about bringing the Backstreet Boys to Canada, highlighting their passionate fan base and sold-out arena performances worldwide over three decades. The tour marks a significant milestone for the band, as they play a full circle moment by returning to the Rogers Centre, where they performed their first major show in Toronto back in 1998.
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