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. Cannot be combined with Sennheiser offers. 

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. Cannot be combined with Abbey Road offer.

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.