Events
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
Hassan Phills LIVE!
The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome comedian Hassan Phills to the stage on Sunday, November 3. Sunday, November 3 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Balcony (General Admission) Tickets $30+ s/c HERE | $35 +
Glamour & Grit: Burlesque from Sparkle to Sin
Join Cherry OnTop and a crew of mouth watering performers as they show you all they have to offer, from the shine and sparkle of classic burlesque to the dark, dirty, and dangerous edge of neo-burlesque. Every performer has different sides to their soul… Join us as we reveal just how
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic
Following the huge success of its 2023 Canadian national tour, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is RETURNING IN 2024 by popular demand! See the rock spectacular that everyone RAVED about, bringing their big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes back for a night of non-stop rock anthems, including
Dandy’s BIG GAY CABARET!
For Pride this year The Rio Theatre is rolling out the rainbow carpet to welcome not just Vancouver Pride, but nationwide Canada Pride 2024! And whom better to be our honorable ambassador to the world and fellow Gaynadians than our very own Gayest of the Gays, Queerest of the Queers,
Negativland LIVE Double Feature
Negativland + SUE-C with a Special LIVE Double-Feature! WE CAN REALLY FEEL LIKE WE’RE HERE Legendary sound collage group Negativland and “real-time cinema” visual artist SUE-C collaborate to bring you their latest audio-visual performance about our minds, our realities, and
Rocco – The Revolution Tour
Timbre Concerts Presents Rocco – The Rocco Revolution Tour With Guests Due to popular demand, the Rocco show on Thursday, September 5 has been moved to Rio Theatre. Previously purchased tickets will be honoured at the new venue. Additional tickets are on sale now! Thursday, September 5
Gareth Reynolds LIVE!
The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome comedian Gareth Reynolds back to our stage on Thursday, November 7. Thursday, November 7 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance Tickets $35+ s/c HERE |
Broadway Barbara LIVE!
Stage legend. Social media sensation (@BroadwayBarbaraOfficial). Subtly understated international entertainment titan. Broadway Barbara is thrilled to be making her Canadian debut at the Rio Theatre following a string of raucous, sold-out performances in Palm Springs, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Australia!This definitive