Events
Movie Buff III: A Cult-Film Burlesque Show
Welcome back to the wild, weird, and wonderfully seductive world of cult cinema and burlesque! At Movie Buff 3, the screen gets steamier as a new batch of offbeat characters hit the stage – with attitude, allure, and just enough glitter to blind a cinephile. Margot Tenenbaum is here,
Unlock The Vault Film Festival 2025
Presented by the Langara Film Arts Program This summer, as part of Langara’s Film Arts Program, a group of 31 students from the writing, directing, and acting streams came together to create (10) ten bold, original 9-min short films. In their own words: “These stories come from a wildly diverse crew
The Grames Brothers
The Grames Brothers have been part of the Vancouver music scene since 1990 rocking stages at The Commodore, The Town Pump and virtually every venue in the city. Making their return for their 3rd performance at the historic Rio Theatre, the Grames Brothers make their return to thestage for the
The Vancouver Burlesque Co.: Summer 2025 Student Showcase
The Vancouver Burlesque Co. welcomes you to the finale show of their Summer 2025 Season. Join us as we wrap up summer with our magical students and alumni. Let’s kick kick into a new season together with friends, family and fabulous humans. Prepare yourself for amazing large group acts, and some
2025 HUMP! Film Festival – Fall Lineup
Get your tickets now to join a movement that’s as entertaining as it is revolutionary—because HUMP! isn’t just a “dirty” film fest. It’s a powerful act of resistance that encourages audiences to embrace themselves, and each other, exactly as they are. The 2025 HUMP! Fall Lineup features 22 brand-new shorts
Nataly Aukar
The Rio Theatre is very excited to welcome comedian Nataly Aukar to the stage on Monday, November 10. Monday, November 10 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE Nataly Aukar is a Lebanese-born and
Rex Navarrete
This September, the Rio Theatre is putting out the mic stand and stool for North America’s Premier Filipino-American Comedian, Rex Navarrete. Don’t miss this one night only show! Sunday, September 7 Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Viewing Party
Joins us at the Rio Theatre for a big screen viewing of the FIFA Club World Cup game on July 13 (Finals). Saturday, July 13 FINALS: Chelsea vs PSG! Doors 11:30 am | Game 12:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Tickets HERE
Summer Night Fever!
Get ready to boogie down at The Rio Theatre as we turn back the clock for a night of nonstop 70’s disco magic! Featuring a high-energy live stage show from DISCOBABY, The Retrolytes band, Anushka Kashyap, + more, plus a 70s costume contest with prizes and an all-out dance party
The Wheel Deal (Vancouver Premiere!)
Join us on Saturday, September 20, as we premiere the first three episodes of The Wheel Deal documentary series! This is a series following the rise and fall and rise again of Vancouver’s first roller derby team: Terminal City. (And yes, this is the sport on rollerskates where people