Events

Outside Voices In Stereo

Join Outside Voices Choir for our biggest winter concert yet! Two choirs. One stage. An unforgettable 150+ voice finale. Expect lush harmonies, contagious joy, and an epic super-choir set that’ll leave you buzzing. This season features songs you know and love, reimagined with the signature Outside Voices sound—rich, heartfelt, and

A John Waters Christmas: LIVE!

We’re naughty. We’re nice. But we’ve got lice! Cult filmmaker and legendary provocateur extraordinnaire John Waters is bringing his signature holiday chaos back to the Rio Theatre’s stage with his solo comedy tour, officially titled A John Waters Christmas, for TWO nights

The Royal Strays: Album Release Show

The RIO Theatre is proud to present The ROYAL STRAYS album release show with very special guest ART BERGMANN Opening the night author CHRIS WALTER reads from his upcoming book “Born Too Loose: A Messy & Incomplete History of Punk” Books! Vinyl! CDs! T-Shirts and more available! Buy your Christmas

Dandy’s Christmas Carol

Join award winning host DANDY as he haunts legendary miser Ebenezer “Humbug” Scrooge (Jordy Matheson) in a jaunty tale of the true meaning of Christmas: SCARY GHOSTS and CONFRONTING TOXIC BEHAVIOUR. In this immersive drag cabaret we wretch the meaning of the holidays from the clasping clutches of Capitalists. Don’t

Broadville: An All-Women Comedy & Variety Show

Clare Voyeur presents BROADVILLE – An All-Women Comedy Variety Show! These bold, hilarious performers live and breathe the madness of showbiz! They’re appearing together to bring you their best acts in stand-up comedy, circus arts, burlesque, musical comedy, clowning, and character-driven absurdity! They’ve got gimmicks, they’ve got gags, they have

Uncharted Adventures 2 with Kevin Vallely and Ray Zahab

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in March for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re

Uncharted Adventures 1 with Sarah Hueniken

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in March for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re

Big Walls Climbing Show: VIMFF 2025

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re

Extreme Ascents 2: VIMFF 2025

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re

Rock Climbing Show: VIMFF 2025

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re

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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