Chor Leoni: Popcappella 3D

This March 7th, 8th & 9th, Chor Leoni is taking over the stage and screen for SIX amazing concert opportunities that are sure to sell out. Experience an exciting blend of choral and pop music at Vancouver’s iconic Rio Theatre with the return of PopCappella 3D. Rediscover or experience for the first time, the thrill … Read more

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 Mazumder is a versatile Bangladeshi singer, … Read more

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 Century – is back on tour with … Read more

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 smiles to adults, while supporting the needs of children. … Read more

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 celebrate the 50th anniversary of one … Read more

T.J.: The Alien Everywhere Tour

The East Van Laugh RioT is happy to welcome comedian TJ back to the Rio Theatre’s stage on Thursday, August 27. Fresh off a TV pilot filmed for FX, comedian TJ is back on the road (and returning to the Rio Theatre’s stage!) with new jokes about love, death, grief, and immigration. Come for the … Read more

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 tickets to them. *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar … Read more

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 Poland to honor their beloved … Read more

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 movements through film, writing, and lived experience. This is … Read more

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 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Show Info and Tickets HERE … Read more