Ticket bundles for the 2027 Lind Initiative are on sale now. Get first access to your preferred seating and save 15% off single ticket prices by purchasing tickets for multiple events. Single tickets go on sale at 12 noon on Thursday December 3, 2026. Tickets start at just $20. 

For more than a decade, the Lind Initiative has brought leading American voices to UBC for free. Our switch to paid tickets this year will help us continue bringing conversations of this calibre to Vancouver for years to come, ensure that students have access, and make sure every seat goes to someone who’s excited to be there.

Yes. A limited number of free student rush tickets will be available before each event, starting Jan 5 at 12 noon. Please note that you must show your valid student ID at the event for entry. 

We want these conversations open to everyone. If the ticket price would keep you from attending, email lind.initiative@ubc.ca.

Full-price tickets for events in the Chan Shun Concert Hall are $60, $40, or $20, depending on seat location. Tickets for events in the Telus Studio Theatre are $30. Bundles available on the Chan Centre website offer 15% off when you buy tickets to multiple events. A limited number of free student tickets are available for each event.

Unless otherwise stated, the talks are an hour and a half with no intermission.

All of our events that take place in the larger Chan Shun Concert Hall at the Chan Centre are assigned seating. You will be able to select your seat when you purchase your ticket. Events that take place at the smaller Telus Studio Theatre at the Chan Centre are general admission seating. View a virtual tour of the Chan Centre here.  

Non-professional photography is allowed for personal use only (no flash, no cameras with removable lenses). Videography is not allowed. Please turn the sound off on your devices and be respectful of patrons around you. 

You may purchase snacks and beverages from the concession inside the Chan Centre. Please note the Chan Centre concession is cashless and accepts debit and credit cards only. Outside food and drink is not permitted.

The Lind Initiative uses the digital platform Slido to collect audience questions. The link to submit and upvote questions will be sent to ticket holders in advance of the talk.

Visit the Chan Centre website for information on how to get to the venue.  

Visit the Chan Centre website for information on venue accessibility