Events

The Second Annual Fabergé Ball: An Interactive Easter Cabaret

You are cordially invited to The Second Annual Fabergé Ball! In this interactive variety cabaret, you are the infamous Lavender Society, a secret society of… Homosexuals, dah-ling! Hosted by your eccentric leader, Dandy, we will present our traditional pre-ball symposium of experts, cognoscente’s, and aficionados and the category is…

School of Rock Vancouver: Spring Rock Festival

Join the School of Rock Vancouver as they celebrate the spring season with a rockin’ performance at the Rio Theatre! Students ranging from 7-18 years old from the Rock 101 and Performance programs as well as Adult programs will be performing some of your favourite Rock N Roll tunes

Doug Stanhope LIVE

Comedian and podcast host Doug Stanhope returns to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, May 7. Sunday, May 7 This show is SOLD OUT Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets $65 +s/c  HERE

Vancouver Burlesque Co. Presents: Spring Student Showcase

Let’s welcome in Spring with sparkles, sultriness and some very amazing performances starring the students of the Vancouver Burlesque Co! Grab a friend, a neighbour and the person in line with you for coffee, they’re all coming out for a major night of fun. Get ready to cheer and

REO Brothers LIVE

The Rio Theatre is excited to welcome the REO Brothers to our stage on Sunday, June 25. Sunday, June 25 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. General Admission Tickets HERE VIP with

Space Elevator: Space Jamboree

Mike WT Allen hasn’t been sleeping very much, which means there must be a Space Elevator concert happening! Come experience the 20 person jazz-metal freak-show that is Space Elevator as we pay tribute to some of the best music Vancouver has to offer. Taking songs

Mountains on Stage: Summer Edition

Mountains on Stage is returning to the Rio Theatre in Vancouver with all new material in their summer.  Experience a great time full of adventure and inspiration with the best mountain movies of the year! Mountains on Stage is a film festival that aims to bring the mountains

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: Bingo Night!

Paul Anthony’s TALENT TIME is the Critically-Acclaimed Comedy / Variety / Talk Show that Mathew Hays from the Globe & Mail called, “the most innovative…and inspired show” he has seen in years. This episode… It’s Bingo Night! The audience is invited to become more invested in the experiment

The Muppet Burlesque Show

It’s time to put on makeup,It’s time to dress up right,It’s time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Burlesque Show tonight…. The Geekenders are excited to present a live, tribute variety show to one of the most revered, beloved TV shows ever… It’s

VIMFF 2023: ARC’TERYX Snowsports Show

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre for their 2023 season, February 28 – March 5. Join us at the VIMFF 2023 Arc’teryx Snowsports Show, for an impactful evening with five ski themed films about journeys and exploration with friends, connection to the mountains 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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