Events
An Evening with Travis Baldree
Iron Dog Books and Black Bond Books/Book Warehouse are proud to bring you An Evening with Travis Baldree to celebrate the launch of Brigands & Breadknives. A TikTok sensation and instant bestseller, the Legends & Lattes series brings you beloved stories of cozy high fantasy, and Brigands & Breadknives promises
Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know
Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know Presented by Live Nation Mo Gilligan returns to the global stage with his brand new stand-up show, The Mo You Know — his biggest world tour yet. Join Mo for life on the road heading to United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore,
HUB Cycling Presents: The Bicycle Film Festival
The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music over the last 24 years. BFF spanned the world in over 100 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. BFF Vancouver presents two short film programs: Cycle for Change and Cinematic.
VIMFF 2025
The Vancouver International Mountain Festival returns to the Rio Theatre for their Winter 2025 program. Details coming soon.
Succulent Love
Succulent Love Presented by Ukraine Harmony Foundation SUCCULENT LOVE is a brand-new theatrical comedy premiere making its Canadian debut right here in Vancouver. On stage, a cast of talented young actors will bring you laughter and heartfelt emotions as they uncover the mysteries of human relationships. This performance is all
Jake Lambert: The Sunshine Kid
Jake Lambert—one of the UK’s most exciting new comedians—is heading to the Rio Theatre with his smash-hit show The Sunshine Kid. Fresh from sell-out shows across the UK, Europe, and Australia, Jake Lambert brings his worldwide tour The Sunshine Kid to Canada in 2025. Described by The Telegraph as “a
POV35 Film Festival – The 35th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival
POV35 Film Festival – The 35th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival Join us as we celebrate the works of the next generation of filmmakers at the 35th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival, happening September 21 – 22. Proudly presented by the
Dale Elliott Jr.: Son of an Immigrant World Tour
UPDATE: The Dale Elliott Jr. “Son of an Immigrant” World Tour show originally scheduled for September 21 at the Vogue Theatre has been rescheduled to September at 30 at the Rio Theatre. All previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date at the new venue. Refunds are available if
Dandy’s Chainsaw Masquerade: An Immersive Drag Comedy Cabaret
This Show is Inspired By a True Story. (Truly.) The show which you are about to see is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of drag performers, in particular Dandy of the Dead (aka TikTok superstar and regular Rio Theatre host, Dandy)
John Achkar
John Achkar’s “Tryin’ / 3am Jarrib” Presented by INNOVENT Comedian John Achkar takes you on a heartfelt and hilarious journey through the chaos of life in his thirties. While the world seems to have it all figured out (HA!), John is still just Tryin’. From navigating life’s absurdities