Echo Beach - Toronto, Ontario

andres

Went there for a concert and got first row. Staff were organized and entry was quick (I bought VIP first entry so it was a breeze). The reason I gave it 2/5 is that the stage is high and I’m 5’5 and could see waist up from the performers because of the additional speakers they put up on the stage itself. To clarify— when I got to the barricade they weren’t there so I thought I had a perfect view of the stage but as we waited for everyone to get in and then the opening performers they added additional really tall speakers on top of the stage. Now I’m a bit short but I feel like I paid 400$ and waited in line to get a good view of the show and the expectation feel a bit short.

The sound system and everything else was great but that’s the one major complaint I have.

Pictures aren’t too great because they’re screenshots from videos lol

Monika Radzaj

I originally came here with a friend on September 18, 2023 for the Babymetal + Dethklok concert. What I loved about this venue was all the drink and snack options they have. They had a poutine stand and an ice cream truck here and getting to drink a slushy while waiting for the next band was great! There was a lot of room on the floor. So we didn't have to get worried about getting crushed in the pit. Enjoying the concert from a good distance was enjoyable. Not to mention, the atmosphere felt great and fresh since we were outside. So no need to worry about getting sweaty. Staff here were amazing too!

The reason I'm giving this venue 4 stars instead of a full 5 is for two reasons: 1) There was surprisingly no more sand anymore? That really caught me off guard. Last time I went here there was sand. What happened to it? And 2) I'm not a fan of cashless venues. I personally feel that after the 2022 Rogers Communications outage, being completely cashless is not good since credit and debit cards are not going to work 100% of the time. I even had a problem ordering food at one point because the card reader didn't read my card at first and we had to take about 3 full minutes to fix the issue with the card reader. This caused a major line up for one of the food stands. It would be so much better if this venue had both cash and cards as acceptable forms of payment especially since paying in cash is much faster and less problematic. Oh well.

Overall, besides a couple of minor issues, my friend and I had a great time here! I would love to come back if another band I liked preformed here!

Teena Sharma

Went here for a Cigarettes after Sex’s North American tour stop in TO. The pavement was concrete so less beach-y vibe but the space is huge and we could easily stand/sit during the outdoor concert. Drinks and food were available at the venue but super costly. A Budweiser costed 18 bucks. Had a nice time because of the band’s music.

Jennifer Robb

I was surprised at how great this outdoor venue is! Apart from the smaller VIP areas -- which are a couple of small raises patios off to the sides -- the entire viewing space is a sand floor. You will definitely go home with sand in your shoes, but it's softer than a concrete floor so your feet and joints will be thrilled by the end of the night! The concert "floor" is also quite spacious there's plenty of room for those to hug the stage, others who want to stand back a bit out of the action, and space at the back for people to sit on blankets or beach chairs. Being out on the water helps keep the place cool on humid summer days, and you also have an amazing view of the city and planes taking off from the nearby island.

The sound was great, the "washrooms" (a.k.a. portapotties and portable sinks) were clean and well-stocked, and there was a great variety of food trucks -- including a Beyond Meat truck for guaranteed plant-based options.

My biggest gripe is that getting through the "doors" took forever. We had VIP tickets and got in an hour early, but they only had one gate open so getting through security and bag-check was very, very slow. Also, you have to look in a bunch of different places to understand what you can and can't bring. The list on their website wasn't comprehensive, so we wound up having to check their Twitter responses as well to get the full picture of bag size, allowed items, etc. Still recommend attending this venue, just get there early and travel light. 🙂

Tara McMahon

Echo Beach is an all outdoor small/mid sized venue for performances. There's no sound issues from the event space itself as it is outside and relatively small. There were food trucks set up to sell and drink booths that are also used by Budweiser Stage. I would suggest bringing a small chair (that's allowed through security) or a blanket to sit on if it's a long show - I was there for about 9 hours and most of it is asphalt and doesn't make for comfortable seating. Wear your comfy shoes too. Most of the bathrooms are portable. Overall, for an outdoor stage, it was good.

Nihal Velpanur

Fantastic venue. Attended the War on Drugs concert here, and the sound quality was impeccable. Gorgeous backdrop of the Toronto skyline, with the CN Tower peeking above the top of the stage.

Entry is relatively seamless and there were a few food trucks and drinks carts around. Lots of room to move around, and while most of the area closest to the stage is sand, there's ample space beyond the sand for those that don't need to be up front with the crowds. Reusable bottles are allowed inside the venue, and there is a water refill station inside.

For first-timers, Google's directions will lead you to the back entrance of Echo Beach. Ignore that and walk toward the Budweiser Stage - the main entrance to Echo Beach is pretty close.

Murielle G.

Echo Beach provided lots of amenities that most venues do not. The sound was great, I didn't feel like it was too loud or the opposite. There were food and drink vendors all along the walkway leading to the venue, as well as outdoor toilets off to the back. Merchandise was easily accessible and fair pricing. I enjoyed my show at RBC Echo Beach and will recommend it to my friends for a fun evening. Be prepared for lots of sunshine before the show begins! Get some water before you are situated for the show.

Rory Chambers

Great venue, always clean. Good security.
You can count on having a great experience here with friends, family and child safe!
Clean bathrooms and plenty of them for shows in place.