{"data":{"id":"3c562739-c916-4bb4-9398-8da66ba82484","originKind":"SYNDICATED","title":"Ride on: The stats behind AC/DC's Sunday Commonwealth Stadium concert","summary":"Thousands of Edmontonians’ ears are likely still ringing the day after AC/DC’s boisterous Sunday concert at Commonwealth Stadium.\n\nIn a Monday news release, the City of Edmonton hailed the concert as an all-around success.\n\n“Edmonton fans are always incredible for showing up, especially with this summer’s unpredictable weather,” said Heather Seutter, director, Commonwealth Stadium. “We are very excited that Edmonton was chosen to host AC/DC’s PWR Up Tour. These mega stadium tours and world-class artists choosing Edmonton as a stop on their tours have an incredible impact on our city. Concerts like these bring tremendous energy and excitement to Edmonton, while delivering meaningful benefits to our local economy and strengthening our cultural vibrancy.\n\n“They attract visitors from near and far, support local businesses, create jobs and bring people together to share unforgettable experiences. It’s exciting to see Edmonton continue to shine as a premier destination for major concerts and world-class entertainment.”\n\nThe city also touted in the release the numbers associated with running a concert of that size.\n\nWho: AC/DC\n\nWhere: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton\n\nHow many in the stands: 50,047 fans\n\nStaffing: Approximately 510 security guards, 115 ushers and customer service staff and 125 City of Edmonton event staff. More than 150 merchandise sellers and 800 concession and food service providers were also onsite, in addition to Edmonton Police Service (EPS), Edmonton Transit Service (ETS), emergency medical and first aid personnel and transit peace officers.\n\nPostmedia’s Fish Griwkowsky was among the crowd in attendance at the AC/DC concert, describing it “like watching five never-retired construction workers hammering together a giant living machine before our eyes.\n\nThe next concert set to hit Commonwealth Stadium is Guns N’ Roses on Aug. 26.\n\nRelated Review: AC/DC a deafening, by-the-numbers blast at Commonwealth Stadium\n\nLet there be rock: Remembering AC/DC's first visit to Edmonton in 1980\n\nBookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add EdmontonJournal.com and EdmontonSun.com to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here.\n\nYou can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.","url":"https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-ac-dc-commonwealth-stadium-concert","imageUrl":"https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/edmontonjournal/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ac-dc-2254.ej_304656649.jpg","publishedAt":"2026-08-10T19:20:55.000Z","sourceLabel":"Edmonton Journal Music","tags":["Entertainment","Local News","Music"],"authorName":"Chad Huculak","contentHtml":"<img alt=\"Lead vocalist Brian Johnson with AC/DC performs during a stop of the Power Up tour at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 in Edmonton. \" src=\"https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/edmontonjournal/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ac-dc-2254.ej_304656649.jpg\" title=\"Lead vocalist Brian Johnson with AC/DC performs during a stop of the Power Up tour at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 in Edmonton. \" /><p> Thousands of Edmontonians’ ears are likely still ringing the day after AC/DC’s boisterous Sunday concert at Commonwealth Stadium. </p><p> In a Monday news release, the City of Edmonton hailed the concert as an all-around success. </p><p> “Edmonton fans are always incredible for showing up, especially with this summer’s unpredictable weather,” said Heather Seutter, director, Commonwealth Stadium. “We are very excited that Edmonton was chosen to host AC/DC’s PWR Up Tour. These mega stadium tours and world-class artists choosing Edmonton as a stop on their tours have an incredible impact on our city. Concerts like these bring tremendous energy and excitement to Edmonton, while delivering meaningful benefits to our local economy and strengthening our cultural vibrancy. </p><p> “They attract visitors from near and far, support local businesses, create jobs and bring people together to share unforgettable experiences. It’s exciting to see Edmonton continue to shine as a premier destination for major concerts and world-class entertainment.” </p><p> The city also touted in the release the numbers associated with running a concert of that size. </p><p> <strong>Who</strong> : AC/DC </p><p> <strong>Where</strong> : Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton </p><p> <strong>How many in the stands:</strong> 50,047 fans </p><p> <strong>Staffing</strong> : Approximately 510 security guards, 115 ushers and customer service staff and 125 City of Edmonton event staff. More than 150 merchandise sellers and 800 concession and food service providers were also onsite, in addition to Edmonton Police Service (EPS), Edmonton Transit Service (ETS), emergency medical and first aid personnel and transit peace officers. </p><p> Postmedia’s Fish Griwkowsky was among the crowd in attendance at the AC/DC concert, <a href=\"https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/music/review-ac-dc-edmonton-concert-commonwealth-stadium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">describing it “like watching five never-retired construction workers hammering together a giant living machine before our eyes.</a> </p><p> The next concert set to hit Commonwealth Stadium is Guns N’ Roses on Aug. 26. </p><h2>Related</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/music/review-ac-dc-edmonton-concert-commonwealth-stadium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Review: AC/DC a deafening, by-the-numbers blast at Commonwealth Stadium</a></li><li><a href=\"https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/acdc-edmonton-1980-coliseum-brian-johnson-angus-young\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Let there be rock: Remembering AC/DC's first visit to Edmonton in 1980</a></li></ul><p> <strong>Bookmark our website and support our journalism:</strong><em>Don’t miss the news you need to know — add <a href=\"http://edmontonjournal.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EdmontonJournal.com</a> and <a href=\"http://edmontonsun.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EdmontonSun.com</a> to your bookmarks and <a href=\"https://edmontonjournal.com/newsletters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our newsletters here.</a></em> </p><p> <em>You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. 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