The Weeknd turned Rogers Centre into a glittering, dystopian cathedral for his second-last hometown show, delivering two hours of hits, spectacle, and hometown pride that felt both celebratory and like a send-off.
Abel Tesfaye arrived on stage in a black robe bedazzled with gold and a glowing mask, launching into The Abyss before weaving into After Hours and Starboy. His voice was precise and polished, still full of the surprising runs that fans have come to expect from his live performances.
Production design was unabashedly grand: a crumbling golden skyline, a massive spinning statue, dancers in red robes, and bursts of flame that lit up the dome. LED wristbands for fans created a coordinated sea of light that shifted with every track, amplifying the sense of a shared, stadium-wide moment.
Between songs, Tesfaye spoke candidly about his roots, pointed out the CN Tower, and even teased a return to the Skydome name for Rogers Centre. He also removed his mask to thunderous cheers and connected with the audience in intimate moments, including handing the mic to fans during Out of Time.
The backing performers, with their dystopian costumes, contributed a dramatic layer that elevated the show’s storytelling, lending a sense of ritual to the spectacle.
One of the night’s most powerful moments came as the stadium joined in singing the final lines of After Hours, transforming the space into a single resonant heartbeat. It’s a memory many attendees described as unlike any concert moment they’ve felt before.
The setlist was a parade of Weeknd staples, including Can’t Feel My Face, The Hills, I Feel It Coming, Die for You, and more, before a finale that lit the dome with fireworks and pyro and closed with Save Your Tears, Blinding Lights, and Without a Warning. The overall experience left the crowd buzzing about the show’s scale and emotion, a defining chapter in the Toronto-born artist’s live career.
If Tesfaye is indeed closing the Weeknd chapter, this Toronto night underscored his peak power as a performer—rooted in a deep city connection and a production that matched his artistry. The mood among fans was hopeful and celebratory, a reminder of how, even at his most spectacular, his music remains deeply personal and unmistakably The Weeknd.