Events

Drag Attack! Holi-Gay Invasion

“They’ve come to sleigh.” Twas the night before Christmas and all through Vancouver, not a drag performer was stirring, not even a sassy maneuver. Then all of a sudden there arose such a clatter – run to the Rio to see what’s the matter! It’s a

Alingon Mitra LIVE!

Alingon Mitra: LIVE! Friday, January 20 Early Show SOLD OUT! Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm New Start Time! $35 at the door Late Show SOLD OUT! Doors 9:30 pm | Show 10:30 pm *Start

Classified: The Retrospected Tour

Live Nation Presents Classified: The Retrospected Tour Saturday, November 5 SOLD OUT Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm SOLD OUT Tickets:

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, November 19! 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

East Van Opry 2022

The popular East Van Opry returns to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 15. Saturday, October 15, 2022 Doors 7:00 pm |  Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. – Advance tickets available HERE General Admission Advance price: $30  | 

OneCity Live at the Rio!

OneCity Live at the Rio! A night of special guests, live music, and OneCity’s candidates at the Rio Theatre Change is coming to Vancouver on October 15th! Join OneCity’s 2022 candidates, as well as special guest speakers and performers — internationally renowned author

Perfectly Petty & Gold Dust Gypsy: A Live Music Tribute to Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks

Perfectly Petty and Gold Dust Gypsy bring the music of Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks to life at the legendary Rio Theatre on Friday, October 14. Featuring eye-popping visuals, an incredible live band,  and the acclaimed performances of renowned tribute artists Dave D. as Tom Petty and Raphael Roquemore as

Alfie Templeman & Thomas Headon

Live Nation is excited to present Alfie Templeman & Thomas Headon Alfie Templeman & Thomas Headon: 2 British Friends 1 North America Saturday, November 12 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm All Ages OK All seating is

Vancouver’s Next Drag Queerdo: A Pretty Ugly Pageant

Dandy & Phyllis Present Vancouver’s Next Drag Queerdo: A Pretty Ugly Pageant Following the massive success of DRAG ATTACK! as part of the Rio Theatre’s Vancouver Pride Week celebrations, local impressarios Dandy & Phyllis return to grace the stage with their newest creation… And this time,

SOLD OUT – Vancouver Story Slam: Championship Finals

The grande finale of a long-running live storytelling competition. Ten of Vancouver’s best writers and performers tell original stories and compete for the title of 2023 Story Slam Champion. Founded in 2004, Vancouver Story Slam is the longest-running live storytelling event of its kind in

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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