Rio Theatre, Vancouver

The Rio Theatre on Broadway and Commercial right next to the sky train, is a new multi media venue for premier independent cinema of first-run feature films and live entertainment.

Built in 1938 the Rio has been fully restored with surround sound, a huge stage for live events, and over 458 new luxury seats with adjustable arms in case you’re on a date! We serve only real butter, along with dark chocolate and freshly roasted, fair-trade, bird-friendly coffee.

Commercial free Hollywood blockbusters and special midnight screenings of cult classics, to local live music and the site of film and comedy festivals. The Rio has it all! With friendly, film-loving staff ready to make you feel at home. Forget paying for parking downtown our prices are cheaper and the parking is free! Or take a stroll down the drive and support local neighbourhood theatre!

• Live Satellite: UEFA Euro soccer, the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies from Beijing, and Pangea Day, a global event that simultaneously broadcast short films, live music and visionary speakers. Over 400 people watched the Obama Inaguration live at Rio.
• Live entertainment: International Live music events like Kathleen Edwards, Colin Linden and local musicians C.R. Avery, Bend Sinister and other local bands, fashion shows, The International Burlesque Festival and the Vancouver International Comedy Festival, featuring Janeane Garofalo. Plus Live Theatre musical stage show Pink Floyd The Wall.
• Movies: In addition to our Hollywood blockbusters, the Rio features Cult Classics every Friday at midnight. This is your chance to see your old favorites on the big screen. The late night crowd comes for the live hosts and pre show entertainment as well as the thrill of dressing up in a party like atmosphere. We screen 35mm prints (when available)  The Rio is also home to the “Spike and Mike’s Sick and Twisted Animation Festival” plus screenings of local independent filmmakers.