Events

Dandy’s Haunted Mansion: An Interactive Drag Comedy Show

Enter all ye who dare! In this dragged out ghoulish night full of gutz and glam-horror, join social media sensation DANDY, the award winning host and drag superstar, as he guides you through his HAUNTED MANSION. An uproarious evening of horror drag, sinful, soul-stirring burlesque and hair-raising comedy that’s sure to

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

One of the UK’s biggest stand-up comics, Romesh Ranganathan, is bringing his arena-filling Hustle tour to North America – with a stop at the Rio Theatre on Monday, January 20! Romesh is the star of his worldwide Netflix stand-up special Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic, as well as a string of

Dandyland

You are cordially invited to the World Premiere of Dandyland: The Series! Journey to the whimsical world of Dandy, the gay socialite that’s curious about the queers of society! Join in as he guides you through the vast and various aspects of LGBT-lifestyle with wild guests and interviews members of

Vancouver Badass Film Festival: Sugar Rot

Badass 10 is coming live to the Rio – The Tenth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival and Script Competition goes live at East Vancouver’s historic Rio Theatre for a pre-Halloween live experience you can’t download and the indie film community event of the horror season! It’s the genre film

Beatdapp’s Battle of the Bands

Witness the powerful synergy of cutting-edge technology and live music as Beatdapp, one of Vancouver’s leading music tech startups, presents an electrifying Battle of the Bands at the Rio Theatre! This unforgettable night brings together the hidden musical talents of our internal tech team and the finest local bands

Pritish Narula LIVE

Pritish Narula, the internet sensation behind “Pichhe Ki Vajda Hai,” is bringing his hilarious brand of comedy to Canada! From banker to entrepreneur to stand-up star, Pritish’s unique blend of wit and charm will leave you rolling on the floor. Experience an unforgettable night of laughter as he takes you

ReBoot ReWind

Excited for the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canadian animated TV show “ReBoot”  this year? Us ,too. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Monday, September 2 for the premiere screening of the first

The Vancouver Burlesque Co. Presents: Summer 2024 Student Showcase

The Vancouver Burlesque Co. is kicking off their new season and welcoming Fall. Join us as we celebrate our students and alumni while they present amazing group acts and some stunning soloists. These shows are magic and we can’t wait to share the evening with friends, family and fans. For September,

The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Saturday, August 31. 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

Langara Film Arts: Unlock The Vault

Welcome to Langara’s Films Arts Festival 2024 UNLOCK THE VAULT!! In just 8 short months, our group of 32 students have come together to create 22 amazing short films. From the bare bones of rough drafts down to the beauty of color and sound design, 11 of these

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

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