Events

Bappa Mazumder & Elita Karem

Bappa Mazumder & Elita Karem Presented by Dhaka Club Vancouver Bangladeshi stars Bappa Mazumder and Dilshad Karim Elita will be coming to perform with Bappa Mazumder’s band, Dalchhut, live onstage at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April 27. Get ready, and let’s all make the lasting memories together. Bappa

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe

MRG Live presents NISH KUMAR Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st

The Cosplay Swimsuit Contest

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, March 20 for the second annual H Cupcake Productions Foundation‘s THE COSPLAY SWIMSUIT CONTEST, a charity variety show mixing comedy and sex appeal – for a good cause! H Cupcake Productions was founded with the goals of bringing laughter and

Crazy Diamonds: Wish You Were Here

The Invisible Orange Presents CRAZY DIAMONDS: Celebrating 50 Years of “Wish You Were Here!” The timeless sounds and images of one of rock’s most iconic and revered bands is returning to Vancouver this spring! Vancouver-based Pink Floyd tribute band, Crazy Diamonds are excited to return to the Rio Theatre to

T.J. and Friends: A Comedic Celebration of Black History

The East Van Laugh RioT is kicking off Black History Month at the Rio Theatre with a night of killer standup comedy, featuring headliner TJ (Tanael Joachim) With a unique blend of wit, charm, and thought-provoking humor, TJ is set to captivate audiences with his most insightful, vulnerable, and

VIMFF 2025 | Winter Series

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in February-March 2025 with their upcoming Winter Series. Complete details and ticketing info will be coming soon, and can be found at www.vimff.org Please direct any questions or concerns about events or

A Real Pain

Best known as an actor, Jesse Eisenberg (THE SOCIAL NETWORK, ZOMBIELAND) flexes his writing and directing chops in the acclaimed road-trip comedy A REAL PAIN, which he also stars in alongside Kieran Culkin (“Succession”). The pair play mismatched cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Culkin), who reunite for a tour through

Reel Causes: A Night of Obsidian

Join Reel Causes for A Night of Obsidian in honour of Black History Month.  A Night of Obsidian is an evening to come together as a community to watch a powerfully relevant film and then engage in deep, rich conversation with freedom fighters who document social

JFL Vancouver: Ryan Long

Just For Laughs Vancouver Presents Ryan Long Friday, February 21 Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Show Info and Tickets HERE Saturday, February 22 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00

JFL Vancouver: Preacher Lawson

Just For Laughs Vancouver Presents PREACHER LAWSON Friday, February 21 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Show Info and Tickets HERE Saturday, February 22 Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30

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

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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