Events

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 Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret awaits at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show on Saturday September 2nd! 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…

A Better Trip with Shane Mauss

An Immersive Psychedelic Comedy Experience Created for a springtime residency at AREA15 in Las Vegas, award-winning comedian Shane Mauss (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central) returns to the Rio Theatre in 2024 with another engagement featuring this first-of-its-kind IMMERSIVE psychedelic comedy show! Visionary

Found Footage Festival: Volume 10

Joe Pickett (‘The Onion‘) and Nick Prueher (‘The Colbert Report’) return to the Rio Theatre on Friday, December 1 with the all new Found Footage Festival: Volume 10. The Found Footage Festival is one of the most entertaining shows to wind its way to our stage – a hit every

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 Wizard of Bras

Get ready to be dazzled during this year’s Pride weekend, Vancouver! Geekenders – the sexy, nerdy masterminds behind unforgettable productions such as STAR WARS: A NUDE HOPE, THE MUPPET BURLESQUE SHOW, and SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE STRIPPER-VERSE –

Sue Foley LIVE!

The Rio Theatre is pleased to present blues guitar legend Sue Foley to the stage on Thursday, September 7 for an intimate and electric night. Thursday, September 7 Doors 6:45 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. General Admission

Run N Gun 2023: After Dark & After Dark XXL

Run N Gun 2023 returns to the Rio Theatre July 11- 13, with a whopping six (!) short film blocks showcasing selections from this year’s incredible entries of this legendary local short film competition. And yes… There is even a Run N Gun Megapass available for those die-hards looking

Run N Gun 2023: The Kids Are Alright & Excellent Adventure

Run N Gun 2023 returns to the Rio Theatre July 11- 13, with a whopping six (!) short film blocks showcasing selections from this year’s incredible entries of this legendary local short film competition. And yes… There is even a Run N Gun Megapass available for those die-hards looking

The Space Ball: An In-ter-GAY-lactic Cabaret!

An Inter-GAY-lactic cabaret that’s out of this world. The mission is clear… To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no DANDY has gone before! Join Dandy the Dandroid as he explores the far reaches of the galaxy and

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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