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A film screening. A live concert. A piece of history. For one night only at the Rio Theatre, experience an advance screening of ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN followed by a special live performance by Ely Buendia, legendary frontman of one of the most influential bands in Filipino pop culture. Be among the first in North … Read more

Extra Lives is the world’s first Audience RPG — a live choose-your-own-adventure concert where the audience becomes the main character. Using their phones, the crowd votes at key moments to decide how the story unfolds, sending the adventure down different narrative paths while the music is performed live. Inspired by the legendary console games of the … Read more

UPDATE: This show has been moved to the ORPHEUM THEATRE. Ticket-holders for this show have been contacted and issued refunds (March 17).  The performance will still be taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00pm. Please note that your original ticket(s) for the Rio Theatre will NOT be accepted for entry to the show.  Ticket … Read more

STEP RIGHT UP STEP RIGHT UP and join us at Rio Theatre on Tuesday, May 5, for a night of drag that will blow you away! Vajayjay Abrams hosts an iconic lineup of Canada’s Drag Race stars from across the country including Vancouver’s very own PM, Toronto’s Star Doll and Dulce, and Montreal ICONS Johnny … Read more

For the first time in Vancouver, Korean stand-up sensation Kim Dong Ha (김동하) brings his hit comedy tour to the Rio Theatre. “Stand-Up Comedy Made in Korea” delivers sharp, high-energy humor rooted in Korean culture — from family dynamics and generational clashes to dating, social pressure, and the absurdities of modern life. With fearless storytelling … Read more

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) returns with a curated collection of world-class films spanning conservation, family, adventure and culture, including a standout short featuring prominent American chef and cultural storyteller David Chang chasing permit in Mexico. Among the films featured are: Against the Current — Fred Campbell brings his mother to a remote … Read more

Presented by G2 Entertainment Columbian comedian, actress and radio announcer Liss Pereira is bringing her talents and cross Canada tour to the Rio Theatre stage for one night only Wednesday, March 25. Wednesday, March 25 Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE SECOND SHOW … Read more

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Vancouver. Get your tickets now to discover the best of Ryuichi Sakamoto at Rio Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program The Revenant – Main Theme Snake Eyes M.A.Y in the Backyard The Last … Read more