Bryan Adams headlining FIFA Countdown Concert at Fort York
A 90-minute synchronized concert kicks off the World Cup Wednesday, with performances broadcast live across North America.
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Toronto is hosting the FIFA Countdown Concert on Wednesday at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway, connecting the city with simultaneous live shows in Mexico City and Los Angeles.
The 90-minute concert runs from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on FIFA's global channels, including a livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account. Bryan Adams headlines Toronto's lineup alongside The Beaches, Nora Fatehi with Sanjoy and Vegedream, and AHI with Wyclef Jean.
General admission starts at $47.83. Pitchside Terrace tickets begin at $183.25, while Casamigos Clubhouse passes run $358.70.
The synchronized North American format connects three major cities: Los Angeles will feature Major Lazer (led by Diplo) and Davido; Mexico City will showcase Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, Elena Rose, and a surprise guest.
Toronto Stadium's opening ceremony will later feature an even larger roster — Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, William Prince and more.
The Countdown Concert is the warm-up act for a full tournament run of entertainment at the FIFA Fan Festival, which includes Kiesza, Jully Black, French Montana and additional artists.
For a city that hasn't hosted World Cup events in three decades, Wednesday night sets the tone: the tournament is here, and the music starts now.