Events

The Lord of the Rings: One Trilogy Marathon To Rule Them All

One trilogy marathon to rule them all…. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 2 for a daylong movie marathon event featuring Peter Jackson‘s LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (Extended Edition!): Back-to-back, on the big screen, and in its entirety. Based on the high-fantasy epic novel by

The Lavender Ball and Symposium: An Interactive Valentine’s Cabaret

The Lavender Ball and Symposium: An Interactive Valentine’s Cabaret Hosted by Dandy Huzzah, Lavender Society! You are cordially invited to The Lavender Ball at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, February 11. Dress to impress while the experts of love, relationships, gender and sexuality thrill you in a

The Kingsgate Chorus: Blooming & Tuning

Join Vancouver’s own Kingsgate Chorus for their spring concert and an unforgettable night of music featuring songs by artists like Fleetwood Mac, Bonny Light Horseman, Sinead O’Connor and more directed and arranged by David Beckingham (Hey Ocean!). Monday, May 12 Doors 6:30 pm | Show

The Janoskians

Live Nation presents THE JANOSKIANS: Got Cake Tour Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm Buy tickets $29.50 + s/c ONLINE All Ages welcomed.

The History of Gunpowder: Film + Music Event

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Friday, September 1 for a special event featuring The History of Gunpowder‘s (the six-piece freak out orchestra that tight ropes the delicate balance between order and chaos) premiere of  their new film SWALLOWS, followed by a live

The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker: Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert LIVE!

The Heartthrob & The Heartbreaker Starring Aljur Abrenica & Kuya Jobert Featuring Rossinite Band with a surprise special guest Presented by Groov3 Entertainment A night of entertainment and comedy with one of the Philippines’ hottest & leading actor, Aljur Abrenica and

The Haunted Saloon 2019

Fourth straight year of The Haunted Saloon! Join legendary host Nhi Do for the Showdown at the Saloon and see who walks away with trophies and gold. Sunday, October 20 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm Advance ticketing info HERE *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry

The Happiest Drag Show on Earth

Let’s face it dahlings, it’s 2026 and one of the scarcest resources available is PURE JOY! We’ve got you covered in the The Happiest Drag Show on Earth—a full-throttle celebration of queer joy, camp, and community. Every act is meticulously designed to tickle your funny bone and warm your gay little

The Happiest Disney Big Band on Earth!

Forget about your worries and your cares down at the Rio Theatre on Friday, September 13, when The Happiest Big Band on Earth – a 17-piece (!) jazz orchestra led by the wonderfully talented Matt Grinke – takes to the stage, playing all your favourite Disney tunes against a specially

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

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: [email protected]

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