Store Events

In 1946, on February 21st — his wife Peppie's birthday — Sol Mandlsohn opened a little radio sales and service shop at the corner of Bay and Bloor.

This Saturday, February 21st, 2026 marks Bay Bloor Radio's 80th Birthday, and we're kicking off a year of celebrations.

Stay tuned for exciting activities throughout 2026: in-store events, special guest visitors from around the world, exclusive offers, giveaways, and more.

Here's what's happening in-store this Saturday:

Experience Abbey Road
We've obtained Canada's final pair of Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road limited-edition speakers, now on display for your listening pleasure. Come listen to the system, featuring McIntosh MC451 amplification. 

Go Record Shopping
Spend $80 or more on anything in the store, and get The Beatles' Abbey Road anniversary edition remaster on vinyl for just $20 (a $40 value). Limited quantities; one per person. Plus, buy 3, get 1 free on all other in-stock vinyl records. Discount applies to lowest priced of the four records selected; cannot be combined with Abbey Road offer. In-store only on Feb 21.

Celebrate Another 80
It's also Sennheiser's 80th birthday! Enjoy exclusive in-store pricing on HD 569 Closed-Back Headphones, Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds, and Momentum 4 80th Anniversary Headphones. In-store only on Feb 21. Very limited quantities on offers; one per customer. 

Browse the BBR Archives
Join Mark Mandlsohn to reminisce, discover classic ads from the last 80 years, and read Sol's Poetry.

Get the Scoop
From 2 pm to 4 pm, the Eataly gelato cart will stop by the store. Choose your flavour and enjoy a cup on us!

Turn the Tables
Pro-Ject is joining the party: enjoy $80 off any of their turntables, starting at $499. In-store only on Feb 21.