National live stream confirmed for David Suzuki’s 90th birthday benefit concert

Press Release

May 19, 2026

All-star performances celebrating David Suzuki’s milestone birthday to be streamed live throughout Canada

VANCOUVER | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH) AND səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) FIRST NATIONS, May 19, 2026 — The David Suzuki Foundation announces David Suzuki’s 90th birthday benefit concert, Legacy: A Celebration of David Suzuki at 90, in concert with Vancity, taking place on Friday, May 22, at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre, will now feature a national live stream, allowing audiences throughout Canada to participate in this historic celebration.

The event, presented in partnership with Vancity, honours David Suzuki’s milestone birthday and his lifelong dedication to the planet. Artists and speakers participating in the live stream include Bruce Cockburn, Tara Cullis, Jane Fonda, Al Gore, Rick Hansen, Chantal Kreviazuk, Janelle Lapointe, Sarah McLachlan, Danny Michel, William Prince, Sam Roberts Band, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Suzanne Simard, George Stroumboulopoulos, David Suzuki, Tanya Tagaq Trio, Uzume Taiko and Tia Wood.

“We know many people want to attend David’s birthday benefit in person but can’t,” said David Suzuki Foundation executive director Pierre Iachetti. “So, we’re offering the next best thing: the whole show live online.”

The David Suzuki Foundation is committed to accessibility and inclusion. The concert live stream opens the experience to many more people from all over. Details about how to RSVP for the virtual experience are available at https://davidsuzuki.org/legacy-concert/. Registration will be required (donation optional) to receive the event link. The show will air at 7 p.m. PDT; viewers are encouraged to check their time zone.

Tickets to the in-person event start at $259 plus tax. To buy tickets, visit https://show.ps/l/36825796-1/. All event proceeds support the David Suzuki Foundation so it can continue its work protecting nature, curbing climate change and creating resilient communities.

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