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And it’s supposed to be warm this week, with some scattered showers, but not much precipitation in the forecast for all of Ontario.

Located at the former Downsview Airport grounds in North York, the temporary outdoor venue has capacity for 50,000 fans — slightly more than the 39,150 capacity at the Rogers Centre downtown, where the Blue Jays play.

The first concert was already held at the venue, Stray Kids on June 29 — and fans attending the K-pop show had plenty to say about it.

Fan feedback

“Getting there by TTC was easy,� . “You took the train to Downsview station, and there were signs leading you there. It is quite a bit of a walk.�

The concert itself was good, and washrooms were found outside and inside the venue, the post said.

“If you needed to refill your water bottle, there were only three stations that I could find. The shortest line was by the first aid station,� hijau said in the post.

The concert area itself is huge, and fans sitting on the east side should be prepared to have the sun in your face until sunset. The west side of the venue was in full shade.

Bring a hat and sun glasses if you’re on the east side

“The stage itself faced the sun, so the performers also had the sun in their eyes until it set. Bring a fan, hat and sunglasses if you’re on the east side,â€� the Reddit poster went on to say.

Live Nation told the Toronto Star in a statement that additional shaded areas are being added for future events.

And there was a bit of a motion if you were in the bleachers, which swayed as the audience moved to the music.

But getting home was another story.

“From section 105 to the GO stop: one hour. Everyone went through Gate 1. That’s 50,000 people leaving at the same time. Don’t forget, there was that 20 mins walk. They basically bottlenecked,â€� according to the Reddit post.

LiveNation addressing concerns

But concert organizer LiveNation has listened to similar feedback from other Stray Kids fans who experienced the venue for the first time, and is making adjustments.

“As you prepare to leave the venue — please stay safe, follow directions from event staff, and look out for each other,� Rogers Stadium shared in a Facebook post.

The company noted stadium exit routes were being reconfigured to “create smoother flow� and disperse the crowd to all three nearby subway stations.

And as for the stands swaying, the company is aware of the feeling, and noted the grandstand has been inspected and exceed international safety codes.

Crowd safety

When out in a larger size crowd, there are some general safety guidelines to observe, York University associate professor of disaster and emergency management Jack Rozdilsky said in an earlier interview when Taylor Swift was in town.

Rozdilsky recommends people are generally aware of things happening around you. If you see something happening that seems off or wrong, alert someone in a position of authority.

“Chances are, if you see something that doesn’t seem right, it isn’t right,� he said. “The way safety usually works in crowds, this is if everyone is kind of paying attention to everyone else and everyone has a set of eyes, hopefully, if something is going in the wrong direction, it could be stopped before it gets too bad.�

If you’re in a large crowd of people being pushed or thrust in a direction and you’re uncomfortable, try to do something about it — move somewhere else, if possible, or move away from the location. Be aware of where you are and where you’re moving to avoid injury and remain aware of people near you.

Going into a large stadium — especially for the first time — can be confusing and overwhelming.

Rozdilsky advises people to slow down, take a look around and find where the exits are.

For Coldplay fans making their way to the stadium July 7, 8, 11 and 12, here are a few things you should know:

Rogers Stadium is cashless

• Rogers Stadium is a cashless venue and will not accept cash at any point of sale.

Bring a plastic water bottle

• Only plastic water bottles are allowed into the venue. Metal ones are not accepted. The maximum size is one litre, and must be empty upon entry, to fill at a water filling station.

• The venue operator said there will be 31 free water refill stations with “enhanced signageâ€�. These include near sections 118/199, 125, 101, 108 and by the ferris wheel and SiriusXM Stage.

Public transit — TCC and GO options

• The nearest TTC and GO Transit stop is . Ìý²¹²Ô»å  are also options. Rogers Stadium has provided a . Follow the posted signs to make your way to the venue.

• The TTC is adding staff inside Downsview Park Station and Wilson Station to improve customer flow in the station and on platforms. It is also converting accessible shuttles to full size TTC buses instead of the smaller Wheel-Trans vehicles to accommodate more people per trip. Customer service hours on X will be extended until 12:30 a.m. to respond in real time via @TTChelps

• There are also multiple bus routes which service the area including the 84 Sheppard West, 107A York University Heights, 108A Driftwood, and more. Visit or for scheduling information.
• The TTC is also adding additional subway service starting 90 minutes before and up to 90 minutes after concerts.
• Heading home on the TTC after the concert? LiveNation has paid for your ride home, within 90 minutes after the concert ends.
• TTC Park and Ride lots include: Sheppard West Station, Pioneer Village Station, Highway 407 Station, Finch West Station, and Yorkdale E Parkade.
• GO Transit is also adding extra southbound trains from Downsview Park to Union Station, leaving at 11:35, 11:45 and 11:55 p.m. However, going northbound, the 11:13 p.m. train is the last train from Downsview Park GO, making all stops to Allandale Waterfront GO along the Barrie line. Travel home from the Downsview Park GO station is also free following the concerts.

Wilson Avenue closure

To assist with crowd control, LiveNation has said Wilson Avenue would temporarily close from Murray Road to Dufferin Street. But local traffic can still get through the area.

Ridesharing drop-off point

• If ridesharing, the drop-off point is at Ìý²¹²Ô»å opens at 3 p.m. on show days only. There is no pedestrian access from here.

Gated entry

• All fans can enter through Gate 1. Rogers customers can get entry through Gate 2, along with VIP ticketholders. Only premium ticketholders and those with American Express cards can get entry through Gate 3.

Bag policy

• Bags cannot exceed 30 by 15 by 30 centimetres. Those exceeding 15 by 23 cm must be single compartment and clear, see-through plastic on all sides. Fanny packs, purses and clutch style bags are not required to be clear or single compartment.

Bug spray and sunscreen rules

• Bug spray and sunscreen are allowed in non-metal containers, portable battery packs, hand fans and small, portable fans are also allowed.

— With files from Itai Buenahora and Evelyn Harford