The Weeknd Lights Up Toronto with After Hours Til Dawn Tour

On July 18 and 19, 2025, The Weeknd returned home to Toronto for two massive stadium shows as part of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. Held at Rogers Centre, the shows were a full-circle moment for the Scarborough native, who transformed the stadium into a dystopian dreamscape of light, sound, and emotion.

A Visual Spectacle Worth the Wait

Fans were treated to a stunning post-apocalyptic stage design. The futuristic skyline, smoke, and flames felt like something out of a movie. The Weeknd appeared silhouetted against a blood-red moon, kicking things off with “Take My Breath,” immediately setting the tone for a cinematic experience.

As fans screamed and phones lit up the stadium, The Weeknd delivered hit after hit. From “Sacrifice” to “Can’t Feel My Face,” he moved between eras while keeping the crowd locked in. His voice sounded just as crisp and emotional as it does in studio recordings.

Setlist Spanning the Trilogy to Dawn FM

The setlist was a journey through The Weeknd’s entire career. He pulled from the haunting House of Balloons mixtape all the way to the sleek production of Dawn FM. Crowd favorites like “Starboy,” “I Feel It Coming,” and “Blinding Lights” drew massive reactions. Longtime fans were especially thrilled to hear “Wicked Games” and “The Morning,” a nod to his roots in Toronto’s underground R&B scene.

Transitions were smooth and thematic, giving a dreamlike addition to the show’s surreal visuals. With each new section of the performance, The Weeknd explored themes of heartbreak, fame, excess, and redemption.

A Moment of Gratitude for Toronto

In a heartfelt moment, The Weeknd paused to speak to his city. “I love you forever Toronto,” he told the crowd. “I’m nothing without you.” The hometown pride was mutual, as fans erupted in applause and chanted his name.

The two-night stop felt like a celebration not only of his music but of how far he’s come. He used to pass out mixtapes on Yonge Street, and now he was filling a stadium with 45,000 people singing along to every word.

Fan Reactions and Tour Impact

Fans who attended called it one of the most visually captivating shows they had ever seen. The audio-visual synchronization, pyrotechnics, and choreography created an immersive world. This was not just a concert. It was a full-blown experience.

Many fans traveled from other cities to be part of the Toronto leg of the tour. Social media was flooded with videos, photos, and praise, with some saying this could go down as one of the greatest Canadian concerts of the decade.

The After Hours Til Dawn Tour is not just a showcase of The Weeknd’s evolution as an artist. It’s a statement of artistic ambition, where music, visuals, and emotion all merge to tell a story.