Events
Paul Chowdhry AI: Artificial Indian
Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and one of the UK’s top-selling live acts, Paul Chowdhry brings his latest show AI: Artificial Indian to Vancouver for one night only on May 8, 2026. Fresh off his sold-out 2025 UK arena tour Englandia, Paul delivers his signature mix of bold cultural commentary, observational humor,
Do Go On: Canada Tour 2026
Do Go On is a comedy/history podcast hosted by Australian Comedians Dave Warneke, Jess Perkins and Matt Stewart. Every week since 2015 they’ve taken it in turns to pick a topic from history and report back. Over ten years and 500+ episodes later, they’ve covered everything from Dolly Parton
Outside Voices: Songs of Love & Letting Go
Outside Voices returns to the Rio Theatre with an evening of powerful choral music exploring love from the beginning and the end. Featuring both OV choirs across two performances, the concert blends live guitar and drums with fresh arrangements and choir favorites from the Outside Voices repertoire. Audiences will
East Van Laugh RioT Presents: Luke Severeid, Scott Losse and Andrew Rivers
Join us at the Rio Theatre for an East Van Laugh RioT night of live comedy featuring a trio of standup comedy courtesy of Luke Severeid, Scott Losse and Andrew Rivers Saturday, June 6 Doors: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please
Just Joni
Brixxhouse Arts in partnership with The Rio Theatre present: Come celebrate the music, lyrics and visual artistry of one of Canada’s national treasures, Joni Mitchell. It’s also her 83rd birthday! The evening features many of Ms. Mitchell’s
The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show
A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await at The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show on Saturday, April 25! Local luminary April O’Peel has curated a show full of wonder sure to dazzle and delight our fun loving audience! The theme is NO THEME! That’s right! These talented
Ellipses
Witness the debut performance of 16 emerging dance and interdisciplinary artists. A labour of experimentation, independence, and virtuosity; this performance features 15 original works that explore the individual as part of groups, constant distance, and the dedication to original thought in the styles of contemporary, jazz, hiphop, ballet, and more.
Eraserheads: Combo On The Run
A film screening. A live concert. A piece of history. For one night only at the Rio Theatre, experience an advance screening of ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN followed by a special live performance by Ely Buendia, legendary frontman of one of the most influential bands in Filipino pop culture. Be
Extra Lives: Interactive Video Game Concert
Extra Lives is the world’s first Audience RPG — a live choose-your-own-adventure concert where the audience becomes the main character. Using their phones, the crowd votes at key moments to decide how the story unfolds, sending the adventure down different narrative paths while the music is performed
Joanne McNally: Pinotphile VENUE CHANGE!
UPDATE: This show has been moved to the ORPHEUM THEATRE. Ticket-holders for this show have been contacted and issued refunds (March 17). The performance will still be taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00pm. Please note that your original ticket(s) for the