Budweiser Stage

General Info

We are located at 909 Lakeshore Blvd West in Toronto. Please give yourself extra time to get to your event. We strongly encourage fans to take public transit. 

Bag Policy

• Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
• Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 6” x 9” in size, with or without handle or a strap
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag)
• Medical Bags or kits are acceptable and will be searched at the gate
• Essential items, such as medical bags and helmets, must be identified and searched upon entry and will be directed to check the item into Guest Services
• NO BACKPACKS

Lockers

Reserve your locker in advance for an upcoming show: https://reservations.be.mlunit.eu/iframe/20/en_GB/events

Mobile Ticketing

Your phone is your ticket! All 2023 events will be mobile entry only. Tickets will not be emailed or available for print so make sure to add your tickets to your wallet or transfer to your friends before reaching the gate.  For a step-by-step guide on using mobile entry please visit: How do I use Mobile Entry tickets? – Ticketmaster CA

Cashless Payment

Budweiser Stage is a cashless venue and does not accept cash at any point of sale.

Allowed / Restricted Items - General Venue Policy (Subject to change based on tour directive)

ALLOWED items you can bring:

Homemade food wrapped in plastic, blankets, small collapsible umbrellas, one sealed plastic bottle of water, and non-professional cameras (point & shoots, disposables).

PROHIBITED items:

Backpacks/oversized bags, alcohol, narcotics, paraphernalia and illegal substances, chains and spiked clothing, weapons of any kind, cans, metal water bottles, glass bottles, aerosols and containers of any kind, laser pens/pointers, professional recording devices and cameras with detachable lenses, iPads, tablets, laptops, selfie sticks, hard sided coolers, animals (service animals excepted), non-collapsible umbrellas, oversized lawn chairs, and any object that can be used as a projectile.

Will Call

Our Box Office is open on event days only from 1pm until 10pm. Located at the Ontario Place Main Gate.

*For RBC Echo Beach events, the Box Office will open 3 hours prior to door time.

Customers must present the actual credit card used to place the order and photo ID.

Weather

For the most up to date weather, visit the link below:

Toronto, Ontario 7 Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Network

Traffic Advisory / Transportation Info

Please note that parking on site at Ontario Place is extremely limited due to other events and construction projects taking place in the area of Budweiser Stage, as a result traffic and parking will be affected. We strongly recommend that you allow extra time to get to and from the event, and plan your route accordingly. As a convenient alternative to driving, fans are encouraged to take public transportation (GO Transit, TTC) to events.

Please visit GOtransit.com or ttc.ca for transit scheduling information, and Toronto.ca to view a full list of expressway and major route closures.

Public Transportation Directions

Taking GO to Budweiser Stage is easy and drops you right at Exhibition GO Station, a short walk South through the Exhibition Place grounds to the Ontario Place main entrance. Most Lakeshore trains run every 30 minutes. For more information visit GOtransit.com or call 1.888.GET ON GO (438.6646).

From UNION station: Take the 509 Harbourfront streetcar to EXHIBITION loop. Walk south through the Exhibition grounds, over the Lake Shore bridge, to the Budwesier Stage.

• From BATHURST station: Take Line 2 BLOOR-DANFORTH SUBWAY to BATHURST station. From BATHURST station take the 511 Bathurst streetcar south to EXHIBITION loop. Walk south through the Exhibition grounds, over the Lake Shore bridge, to the Budweiser Stage.
• From DUFFERIN station: Take Line 2 BLOOR-DANFORTH SUBWAY to DUFFERIN station. From DUFFERIN station take the 29 Dufferin bus south to EXHIBITION (Dufferin Gate). Exit at MANITOBA DR AT NOVA SCOTIA AVE EAST SIDE. Walk south through the Exhibition grounds, over the Lake Shore bridge, to the Budweiser Stage.

For up-to-date TTC information & schedules:
Call (416) 393-INFO or visit their website at www.ttc.ca 

Venue Smoking Policy:

SMOKING/VAPING:

Smoking and vaping is not permitted in reserved seating areas, lawns or East & West Plaza at Budweiser Stage. Should you need to smoke or vape, the Riverwalk and South Plaza is the designated smoking and vaping area, which remains subject to change on a show-by-show basis. All other areas of the venue are designated Smoke and Vape Free.

CANNABIS:

Guests attending a show at Budweiser Stage or RBC Echo Beach may bring in and consume cannabis or cannabis accessories subject to the following policy:

• Guests must be at least 19 years of age to possess and consume cannabis
• Guest will only be permitted to enter with an amount of cannabis that is reasonable for personal use for the duration of the show only, subject to any documented medical allowances
• Upon entry, guests must make security aware that they are bringing cannabis or cannabis accessories into the venue for inspection
• All cannabis and cannabis accessories are to be stored in a sealed plastic see-through container (e.g. Tupperware or Ziploc bag) which allows security to directly inspect the cannabis and cannabis accessories without the need to open the container or handle the product. 
• Any cannabis and cannabis accessories that are not stored in a sealed plastic see-through container and directly visible through the container will not be permitted. No glass container or glass cannabis accessory will be permitted at any time.
• The smoking of any cannabis products (including vaping) is permitted within designated smoking areas only.  These areas will be clearly marked and may change on a show to show basis.  Venue staff will provide guests with direction on where the designated smoking area is at each show.
• Venue staff will remove guests who overuse or overconsume any intoxicant, including cannabis or cannabis accessories.
• Cannabis is for personal use only and the sale of cannabis is strictly prohibited. Venue staff will remove anyone who sells or purchases cannabis and will report such activity to the police.
• The use and consumption of cannabis is subject to the Fan Code of Conduct and misuse may result in removal from the venue.

Fan Code of Conduct

At Budweiser Stage, great events are the heart of what we do. An important part of any great event is ensuring a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for our guests, artists and staff.

We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone. We ask that your conduct contribute to everyone’s enjoyment of the event, be legally appropriate, and not be offensive or abusive to others. For your safety and comfort, unacceptable conduct is subject to ejection and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Use of foul, threatening, offensive or abusive language or gestures.
• Discrimination, bullying or hate that harasses, victimizes, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of religion, race, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, age, ability, physical appearance or other.
• Harassment, including unwelcome or hostile behavior, physical contact or sexual attention.
• Fighting or any other type of violence.
• Wearing or using clothing, signs, and banners which are offensive in nature.
• Intoxication or impairment due to alcohol/cannabis or consumption of illegal substances.
• Throwing objects or interfering with the progress of the event.
• Possessing alcohol not purchased inside the venue.
• Being a minor in possession of alcohol or providing a minor with alcohol.
• Being in possession of weapons, illegal substances or any other prohibited items.
• Smoking (including e-cigarettes, personal vapourizers, and cannabis) outside of the designated smoking areas.
• Unpermitted access and breaching the perimeter of the venue.
• Any other conduct that may be deemed by Budweiser Stage to be inappropriate or which may adversely affect the safety of persons or property, or disruption of the event.

Live Nation Canada will not tolerate any unsafe, offensive behaviour that violates the Fan Code of Conduct. Failure to abide by this Code may result in ejection from the venue. A temporary suspension or permanent ban from entering any or all Live Nation Canada venues may also be the result of violating the code of conduct.

Each of us has a responsibility to report any act that goes against the values that we stand for. So, if you see something, say something. Report any safety concerns to our management team right away.

Health & Safety

For your health and safety, please be sure to:

• Stay hydrated and drink lots of water
• Wear sunscreen and dress for the weather
• Check your local Public Health website for the latest information about communicable illness (i.e. COVID-19) as we will continue to abide by these requirements
• Do not bring prohibited items into the event and follow entry protocols
• Follow our Fan Code of Conduct for your and everyone’s safety
• Follow instruction from event staff – they are here to help
• If you see something, say something - report safety and security concerns immediately to event security and staff

Lost & Found

Please note: as our venue shuts down for the season, all remaining lost and found items will be disposed of by October 13, 2023.
The venue is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Prohibited items may be disposed of within 24 hours after the event is complete. If lost items are not picked up within a 2-week period, then they will be disposed of.  To inquire about lost items, please visit: https://budweiserstage.app.pixithq.com/public/#!/echobeach

Food Trucks & Concession Offerings

Enjoy delicious food offerings at Budweiser Stage from the city's finest food trucks!

*Food truck lineup subject to change without notice*

Children Rules

Children 24 months of age and under do not require a ticket.

Fan Assistance

For assistance at events, please visit our Guest Services pavilion located just inside the venue entrance.

For general inquiries, questions or concerns:

Email InfoToronto@LiveNation.com or call 416-260-5600.

Special Needs

Wheelchair Accessibility & Special Needs

Should any accommodations be required, our team is happy to help! We offer accessible seats on a first come, first serve basis.  PLEASE NOTE: The 100 section and Lawns are not wheelchair accessible. 

Send along your accessibility request to our team at accessibilitycoordinator@livenation.com or at 416-260-5600.  Please include your full name, ticket confirmation number, party size, and the service(s) you require. Alternatively, on the show day, you can stop by our Guest Services building, and our team will do our best to help accommodate.  Please note, our accessible entrance is located on the east side on the Box Office.

Hearing Devices

Hearing devices are not available at this venue.

Social Media

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @budweiserstage

 

Our Box Office is open on event days only from 1pm until 10pm. Located at the Ontario Place Main Gate.

*For RBC Echo Beach events, the Box Office will open 3 hours prior to door time.

Customers must present the actual credit card used to place the order and photo ID.