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730 CKNW has been a part of the Lower Mainland for over 80 years. CKNW is proud to support our community partners:

WIN BIG FOR BC KIDS 50/50 IN SUPPORT OF THE CKNW KIDS’ FUND

Tickets on sale now!

Deadline is June 19th

730 CKNW supports the CKNW Kids’ Fund “Win BIG for BC Kids 50/50”!   You could take home HALF of the growing jackpot!  For 80 years, the CKNW Kids’ Fund has made a real difference helping hundreds of thousands of children across BC with medical equipment, therapies, youth programs, and vital financial support.

Get your tickets NOW at cknwkidsfund5050.com.  Raffle Closes: Friday, June 19^th at 8:30am.

The CKNW Kids Fund “Win BIG for BC Kids 50/50” presented by C-Lover’s “The best fish and chips in town”.

Tickets can be purchased in bundles:

• 1 for $5
• 5 for $10
• 50 for $25
• 200 for $50
• 500 x $100

Must be 19+ to play | Event Licence # 172890

BC LIONS 2026 CFL REGUALR SEASON

May 23 – Oct 23

BC Place – Get your tickets here!

730 CKNW is your home of the BC Lions for their 2026 CFL regular season! The Lions will be on the road to start the year, first game at BC Place is July 25th VS Calgary! The season will already be be well underway when the Lions return home, check out their schedule below!

Vancouver Bandits

Season is on now!

Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre

Bandits Basketball takes the court all summer at Langley Events Centre playing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.  See tomorrow’s stars today featuring 75% Canadian talent playing in the highest level professional basketball league in Canada.  The action is non-stop and it’s the perfect night out with families and friends.  The season is packed with theme games and every weekend game features the Bandits Backyard BBQ – an all ages free admission tailgate 2 hours before tip-off. Check out their full schedule including theme games and special offers here!

Make sure to check out the Bandits 4 Point Play Deal.  4 Tickets, 4 Hot Meridian Farms Hot Dawgs, 4 Bags of Chips, and 4 Sodas starting at just $80.

Get your tickets at thebandits.ca/tickets

SURREY FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE SOCIETY

Donate Today!

18922 88 Ave, Surrey, BC

Good people help people! That’s what Surrey Firefighters’ Charitable Society does! With a special focus on Surrey’s children, youth and families, your contributions help them support numerous programs in Surrey like the Nutritional Snack, Bursary & Essentials programs for schools, High School Basketball & Volleyball Tournaments and Adopt-a-Family. 100% volunteer based by a dedicated team of firefighters, every dollar raised goes to changing lives and fulfilling needs that aren’t being met in the community. Learn more and donate today!

COVENANT HOUSE SPRING MATCH CAMPAIGN

On Now

Donate Today!

In a world that pulls us in every direction, choosing to care matters. This Spring, the community is invited to support Covenant House Vancouver and make a real difference in a young person’s life. Covenant House Vancouver provides warm meals, safe shelter, counselling, and caring, trauma-informed support to help youth find stability and hope.

More than 80% of CHV’s funding comes from community members, and even small gifts make a meaningful impact:

• $16 provides two warm meals this becomes four meals
• $34 provides one night of care this becomes two nights
• $110 reaches one youth through street outreach this supports two youth

CHV can’t do this work without community generosity. And right now, that generosity can go even further. Until June 30, every donation will be doubled thanks to the Wubs Family Foundation.

A small gift can have twice the impact. Donate today and show you care!

PLAYLAND 2026

• Unlimited rides and attractions
• Buddy Tickets to bring friends along
• A Pizza & Play voucher for extra value
• Opening‑weekend admission to the PNE Fair

SCIENCE WORLD – SOCCER AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBIT

May 15 – September 7

Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, makes its North American debut right here in Vancouver.  This new exhibition takes visitors behind the scenes of the beautiful game, showing how innovation has shaped its evolution. So, whether you’re a lifelong soccer fan or simply fascinated by the science, this feature exhibition will shine a spotlight on parts of the game we don’t often see. Score!

THE FRAY WITH STRUMBELLAS

May 26, 2026

Orpheum Theatre

Get Your Tickets Here! Tickets go on sale Friday January 30th or get them a day early with the Live Nation presale code: INTRO.

The Fray bring their Summer Of Light Tour with special guests the Strumbellas to the Orpheum Theatre May 26th!

ART VANCOUVER – CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR

May 28 – 31

Vancouver Convention Centre – Get Your Tickets Here!
The must-attend art fair on Canada’s West Coast takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre – East Building from May 28 – 31, 2026. Explore contemporary artworks, discover new artists, and experience four days of creativity and culture in the heart of Vancouver.  Tickets are now available; reserve yours to experience Art Vancouver 2026.  Stay connected and up-to-date on programming and ticket releases by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on social media.

The 10th edition offers a dynamic lineup of programming for art lovers of all kinds. Experience the Art Masters painting competition, live art demonstrations, and inspiring talks from industry leaders throughout the weekend. There’s always something to discover, learn, and experience at Art Vancouver.

THE LONGEST DAY RACE

May 29

Thunderbird Stadium, Stadium Road, UBC Campus, Vancouver, BC  – Register today!
Scenic 5k loop on the UBC Campus. Both 5k and 10k races start at the intersection of Stadium Way and East Mall, and finish on the Concourse in front of Thunderbird Stadium. 5k runners complete one lap, 10K runners complete 2 laps and Kid’s Mile consists of the first part of the adult loop before turning back along Main Mall to the stadium.

Donate early to be included in one of our monthly Donor Draws (details through social media and race emails). Every $50 donated count as an entry for the “Two nights in lovely Ucluelet” courtesy of Water’s Edge Resort & Pacific Coastal Airlines (valued at $1500).
Start Time:

• Kid’s Mile at 6:30pm
• 5K at 6:45pm
• 10K at 7:00pm

ZAJAC NIGHTS

May 30

Terminal City Club, Vancouver – Get Your Tickets Today!

Zajac Nights is the signature fundraising gala supporting Zajac Ranch, where children and young adults with complex medical conditions experience the magic of camp in a fully accessible, medically supported environment. The Gala delivers a night of wonder, featuring breathtaking aerial and ground acrobatic performances, enchanting wine fairies, and powerhouse vocalists who keep the dance floor alive well into the night.

Guests are immersed in an atmosphere of surprise, spectacle, and unforgettable moments. A highlight of the evening is our spectacular silent auction, where attendees bid on exclusive items and experiences while contributing generously to a cause that transforms lives. As we look ahead to our 13th annual event in 2026, Zajac Nights continues to evolve—promising an evening that is even more immersive, inspiring, and memorable than ever.

Located on the shores of Stave Lake in beautiful Mission, BC, Zajac Ranch includes 44 acres of pristine forested land. Zajac Ranch provides camps for children and young adults with chronic, lifethreatening and/or debilitating conditions. These experiences give participants the opportunity to explore the outdoors while developing greater social and environmental awareness, increased self-confidence and positive growth attributes towards physical activity.

IG WALK FOR ALZHEIMER’S PRESENTED BY GO AUTO

May 31

Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, presented by Go Auto,  is the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon’s largest fundraising event. The event will see participants in communities across British Columbia walk together on the last Sunday in May to honour people affected by dementia. Funds raised through the Walk are instrumental in helping the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon deliver programs and services to people affected by dementia and enable research to change the future of the disease. We couldn’t do this work without the generous efforts of our fundraisers and donors!

This Sunday, May 31, join more than 2,000 fellow British Columbians to show people living with dementia, as well as their families and caregivers, they don’t have to walk alone.

MUMFORD & SONS – PRIZEFIGHTER NORTH AMERICA TOUR

June 2, 2026

Rogers Arena – Get Your Tickets Here!

Long celebrated for their electric live performances, touring has defined Mumford & Sons from the beginning, in shaping their sound, building their global fanbase and fostering their
collaborative spirit. Continuing that tradition, the group will kick off their massive North American headline Prizefighter Tour in June. Including a stop in Vancouver at Rogers Arena June 2nd!

Co-produced and co-written with The National’s Aaron Dessner, Prizefighter features collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez and finds Mumford & Sons at their most instinctive and open, capturing the sense of community and connection that has influenced them from the start.

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY ART PARTY

June 6

Vancouver Art Gallery – Get Your Tickets Here!

For one night only, step into Ancient Futures, where traditions of the past are celebrated and reimagined for the future.

On June 6, the Vancouver Art Gallery transforms for Art Party—an immersive, late-night celebration filled with art, music and performances.

Experience the exhibitions in a new light as you journey across time and imagination. Delve into nature in That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature, envision speculative futures represented in Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change, and encounter the evolving narratives in Highlights from the Collection. In the Rotunda, Jim Lambie’s vibrant installation sets the tone with immersive colour and rhythm.

Italian Day on The Drive
Sunday, June 14, 2026

Where the world comes to watch.

730 CKNW is excited to the official radio partner of Italian Day on The Drive when it returns to Commercial Drive on Sunday, June 14 from 12pm – 8pm.

Join thousands on Commercial Drive for this FREE Family event and experience for a full day of Italian culture, live music, food, patios, fashion, and more in Vancouver’s historic Little Italy.

In Italian culture, Campione, meaning “Champion,” embodies heart, pride, and perseverance.

It reflects Italy’s passion for sport, art, fashion, food, wine, and community — and honours all who rise to the occasion with strength and spirit. Campione reminds us that victory takes many forms and that when we come together as a community, we all win.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC & YUKON GOLF TOURNAMENT 

June 23

Northview Golf & Country Club, Surrey, BC

For 38 years, the Vancouver Golf Tournament, presented by RBC has brought community leaders together for an exceptional day on the course.  Hosted at the renowned Northview Golf & Country Club, with exclusive access to both courses, the tournament delivers a premium experience from the first tee to the final putt, complete with curated on-course activations, elevated hospitality, and exceptional prizes. 

But the day doesn’t end at the 18th hole.  The Evening Dinner & Impact Program brings guests together to celebrate, connect, and rally behind families navigating pediatric illness across BC and Yukon. It’s where the purpose of the day comes into focus and where generosity turns into real impact. 

When you play, Family Stays. Register Today! 

VGH & UBC HOSPITAL FOUNDATION HEROES LOTTERY

April 12 – July 10

Get Your Tickets Online Here!

Tickets for the 2026 VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery are now on sale until midnight, July 10, 2026, or until tickets sell out. Ticket sales from the VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, the leading charity investing in health care innovation in BC. The Foundation raises essential funds for VGH, UBC Hospital, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and Vancouver Community Health Services. They also support Burn Fund programs, such as the Home Away program, which offers accommodations to burn and trauma survivors at the Burn Fund Centre in Vancouver, mental health support for burn survivors, as well as the annual Burn Camp for young burn survivors.

Key Dates:

Welcome Bonus Deadline: Midnight, Friday, May 15, 2026

Heroes Bonus Deadline: Midnight, Friday, May 29, 2026

Summer Bonus Deadline: Midnight, Friday, June 12, 2026

Early Bird Deadline: Midnight, Friday, June 26, 2026

Final Ticket Sales Deadline: Midnight, Friday, July 10, 2026

Final Draws: Thursday, July 30, 2026

THEE SACRED SOULS 

August 9

Freedom Mobile Arch (PNE Amphitheatre) – Get Your Tickets Here!

Thee Sacred Souls released their self-titled debut album in 2022 on Daptone Records after the viral success of their single “Can I Call You Rose?”.  What followed has been a remarkable rise for this young San Diego 7-piece, bringing their own version of SoCal “souldies” to a new generation of listeners. Their highly anticipated sophomore album,  Got A Story To Tell, released in October 2024, is filled with immortal grooves, classic vocal harmonies, and sincere, heartfelt lyrics about love and loss. 

Their albums feature all original songs, written and performed by the founding trio of Alex Garcia (drums, guitar), Sal Samano (bass, drums) and Joshua Lane (vocals), and recorded at Penrose Recorders in Riverside, CA, the studio built by producer and Daptone Records co-founder Gabriel Roth (aka Bosco Mann).  In just three years, the band’s “music of terrifyingly high quality” (UNCUT) has brought them to NPR’s Tiny Desk and TV show appearances including Austin City Limits, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday, Kelly Clarkson, Jools Holland, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. 

An ever-growing list of fans includes Beyoncé, SZA, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, Leon Bridges, and Kylie Jenner, and they’ve recently been sampled by Vince Staples and Samara Cyn.  Thee Sacred Souls have toured the globe, playing main stages at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Newport Folk, Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza, and nearly 10,000 fans attended their 2024 headlining concert at Celebrate Brooklyn.   

GUNS N ROSES IN CONCERT

August 29, 2026

BC Place – Get Your Tickets Here!

After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in
the spring and summer 2026. This 2026 tour will see Guns N’ Roses visit Mexico and Brazil, before headlining additional EU markets, as well as stadiums across the US and Canada. The upcoming run includes a special performance at LA’s Rose Bowl, marking a historic return to the venue for the first time in over 30 years.

WEEZER: THE GATHERING TOUR

September 12, 2026

Rogers Arena, Vancouver- Get Your Tickets Here!

Weezer are thrilled to announce Weezer: The Gathering, a major North American tour set for this coming fall. Promoted by Live Nation, the 32-city arena run with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups kicks off September 8 in Sacramento, CA and travels across North America with a stop in Vancouver at Rogers Arena September 12th before wrapping October 24 in Los Angeles, CA. Weezer: The Gathering follows the band’s sold out Return to the Blue Planet tour, celebrating 30 years of Weezer (The Blue Album), as well as the global touring juggernaut Hella Mega, which saw the band selling out stadiums all over the world alongside longtime friends and co-headliners Green Day and Fall Out Boy.

Spanning more than three decades, Weezer are an instantly recognizable cultural force, with over 35 million records sold worldwide, cementing the foursome as an influential cornerstone of pop music. Indeed, songs from throughout their catalog have gone viral many times over the last ten years: currently, their song “Go Away,” a duet with Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino from their 2014 album Everything Will Be Alright In The End, is Top 40 on the Daily Viral Songs Chart, averaging around a million streams a day all over the world.

BRYAN ADAMS ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES TOUR

September 15

Rogers Forum (Abbotsford Centre) – GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has announced a new run of cross-country tour dates in support of his acclaimed 2025 release, Roll With The Punches. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter will bring his signature high-energy Roll With The Punches live show to arenas and amphitheatres nationwide beginning August 24.

Fresh off the release of Roll With The Punches, Adams continues to prove why he remains one of the world’s most dynamic performers. Nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year, the album delivers his unmistakable blend of anthemic rock, raw guitar riffs, and heartfelt songwriting, pairing punchy, hook-filled tracks with reflective moments that capture the resilience and spirit that have defined his career. New songs are already finding their place alongside timeless classics like “Summer of ’69,” “Heaven,” “Run to You,” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” promising fans a setlist that spans generations. Joining Adams as special guest in all markets (except Thunder Bay) is Lights, whose genre-blurring pop sound and electrifying stage presence make for a powerful opening set.

BECK – RIDE LONESOME TOUR

September 16

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Grammy award winning Beck will perform at the QE Theatre September 16th! Tickets go on sale Friday April 24th through Ticketmaster! Get your tickets here.

BAHAMAS: INDUSTRIAL SPORT & SOUND TOUR

September 19th

Malkin Bowl – Stanley Park – Get Your Tickets Here!

fie Jurvanen does not spend too much time in cities these days. For nearly two decades, Jurvanen was a fixture of the Toronto scene, both as a valued multi-instrumentalist and producer for friends like Feist, The Weather Station, and Kathleen Edwards and as the architect of one of his country’s most celebrated artists, Bahamas. Jurvanen came of age across Bahamas’ first six albums, the restlessness of jumpy early hits like Pink Strat and Barchords slowly shifting into the generous domesticity of 2023’s Bootcut. But Jurvanen has long been drawn to open spaces, to a
quieter life. In 2009, the year of his aforementioned debut, he began visiting Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Ocean. Over the next decade, his trips became more consistent, then more frequent, and then longer, until, in 2019, Jurvanen and his family of four finally made the move—nearly 2,000 kilometers northeast, to Nova Scotia. They live a lifestyle, Jurvanen half-jokes, that is “close to Mennonite.” The kids are homeschooled. No one has an iPad. Text messages can feel like miracles.

STING 3.0 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

October 5th & 6th

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Following a series of sold-out shows and rave reviews across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond, 17-time GRAMMY Award winner STING has announced a new fall leg of his acclaimed “STING 3.0” Tour across North America, presented by the Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation.

The newly announced 2026 dates will begin in Vancouver, BC, with a two-night run at Queen Elizabeth Theatre on October 5th and 6th before continuing through Seattle, Minneapolis, Rockford, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Montreal, Akron, Cincinnati, Wallingford, Brooklyn, and Tampa, with performances in Nashville and Pittsburgh to be announced soon. Accompanied by longtime guitarist and collaborator Dominic Miller and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), the trio delivers a powerful and intimate concert experience, reinterpreting Sting’s most celebrated songs and deep cuts through the lens of a tight three-piece arrangement.

Get Your tickets below! Tickets go on sale Friday March 6th

October 5: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11006457E4D4C81D

October 6: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11006457E9E0CECA

A groundbreaking artist both as a solo performer and as the frontman/bassist and principal songwriter for The Police, Sting continues to redefine and expand his musical horizons. Under the management of Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, his innovative spirit remains central to the “STING 3.0” Tour, which spotlights new creative interpretations of his timeless catalog and inspired his latest single, “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)” — mixed by four-time GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Robert Orton, released on Cherrytree Music Company/Interscope Records. Additionally, a new live album, STING 3.0 LIVE, is now available digitally, on CD and on 180g vinyl.  Also recorded on the “STING 3.0” Tour, STING 3.0 LIVE is a collection of his greatest hits, including “Be Still My Beating Heart,” which has never-before been released as a live version. The 10-song digital album also features a live recording of “Fragile,” Sting’s 1987 single, which was recently covered by a children’s choir in an episode of the Netflix miniseries Adolescence.

DARCY OAKE ILLUSIONIST 

October 9

Great Canadian Casino – Get Your Tickets Here!

Darcy Oake is one of the most in-demand illusionists in the world, known for redefining magic as a cinematic, high-impact live experience. He first captured global attention as a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, where over 200 million viewers witnessed his now-iconic performances. Since then, his work has amassed over a billion views online and taken him to stages across the globe—from London’s West End to the Las Vegas Strip.

Blending precision sleight of hand with large-scale illusions, Darcy creates performances that feel less like traditional magic and more like immersive theatre. His work is rooted in classical technique but elevated through modern staging, storytelling, and striking visual design. Darcy has headlined the hit Broadway production The Illusionists in New York City, breaking box office
records during his run. He has also performed for some of the world’s most exclusive audiences, including a private performance for Queen Elizabeth II as part of her 90th birthday celebration.
From major television appearances to sold-out theatre engagements and large-scale international tours, Darcy’s work continues to push the boundaries of what illusion can be—visually, emotionally, and theatrically.

BRIT FLOYD – THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND

October 22

Rogers Forum – Get Your Tickets Here!
Brit Floyd, recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine as “The World’s Premier Pink Floyd Experience”, is renowned for delivering groundbreaking, authentic recreations of Pink Floyd’s legendary sound and visual experiences. Since their inception in Liverpool in 2011, Brit Floyd has established itself as a global phenomenon, performing over 1,500 shows across the globe and consistently captivating audiences at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including London’s Royal Albert Hall, Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and Teatro Antico in Taormina in Sicily.

The band’s performances are celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail, featuring an immaculate, state-of-the-art production that faithfully emulates Pink Floyd’s iconic soundscapes, laser shows, and visual effects inspired by their quintessential catalog. Under the leadership of Musical Director Damian Darlington, Brit Floyd boasts a talented lineup of accomplished musicians committed to maintaining the integrity and authenticity of Pink Floyd’s legendary music.

SMASHING PUMPKINS: RATS IN A CAGE TOUR

November 5

Rogers Arena

Live Nation Presents: Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour Two Unique Sets Celebrating Mellon Collie at 30 and Nearly Four Decades of Unruly Hits and Dark Treasures

November 5, 2026 @ Rogers Arena

LN PRESALE: Wednesday, May 20 @ 10AM – 10PM local (pw: FLOW) @ ticketmaster.ca

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