Selena Gomez, a gifted dance-pop singer and actress, headlined the Stars Dance Tour in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre, performing before a sold-out crowd whose energy filled the arena. The night marked a confident step away from her Disney image and into the role of a refined solo artist. With rapid costume changes and dynamic choreography, the show blended club-ready anthems with moments that let the audience glimpse her versatility and stage presence.
The opening act came from Christina Grimmie, an up-and-coming singer who delivered songs from her new album With Love. Grimmie’s vocal strength shone as she connected with the fans, especially during a crowd-involved moment when she invited the audience to sing along to the word goodbye during Absolutely Final Goodbye, creating an unforgettable interaction that set the tone for the evening.
Next on stage was Emblem3, the Huntington Beach boy band fresh off The X Factor USA. Their set crackled with energy as they performed tracks from their debut Nothing to Lose, including Spaghetti and Sunset Blvd. The crowd erupted for the infectious Chloe (You’re The One I Want), a turnout-pleaser that underscored the band’s growing momentum and appeal.
At 8:30 p.m., Gomez opened with a sweeping video introduction that rolled into Bang Bang Bang, a club-banger that kicked the performance into high gear. She then plowed through a majority of Stars Dance alongside favorites from her days with The Scene, delivering almost the entire album with the exception of Forget Forever. The night also featured covers of Dream by Priscilla Ahn, during which she demonstrated harmonica skills, and Royals by Lorde, adding an unexpected, modern twist to the set.
Sustainably entertaining, the show unfolded on an impressive S-shaped catwalk that let Gomez keep the audience engaged at every turn. She frequently interacted with the ultra-energetic crowd, which consisted mainly of teens and their parents, and even paused to receive a bouquet from a devoted fan during Naturally, turning a simple moment into a shared memory.
Before performing Who Says, Gomez offered a heartfelt message of gratitude and encouragement: You guys trust me, so thank you for trusting me with everything. You tell me stories at meet and greets and on social media and open up about what you feel; it’s not worth trying to look cool. You guys are perfect the way you are. Please don’t let anyone change you—ever. I wouldn’t want to be anybody else.
The night closed with a confetti finale paired with Come and Get It and Slow Down, leaving the crowd buzzing as the cheers rolled through the arena. The impression was clear: Selena Gomez delivered a show that satisfied the fans and reinforced her status as a formidable live performer in Toronto.