Events

Saving Soles Soiree: The Dayton Boot Factory Fundraiser

Join us at the Rio Theatre for The Saving Soles Soirée: The Dayton Boot Factory Fundraiser to benefit and help support the rebuilding of the Dayton Boot Factory and its East Van Artist community after the recent, devastating fire that knocked them down on April 23, 2025. This isn’t

Save the Rio Telethon at the Rio Theatre

On Sunday, April 1, Vancouver comedians Eric Fell and Patrick Maliha will be your co-hosts for an amazing, old-school style 30-hour #SaveTheRioTelethon fundraising event at the Rio Theatre. Over the course of 30 hours, Fell and Maliha will co-host a cavalcade of some of the greatest stars/future-stars/all-around-cool people that have ever graced

Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here

Show And Tell present SARAH KEYWORTH: MY EYES ARE UP HERE UK stand-up star Sarah Keyworth makes their North American tour debut, bringing their smash-hit show to the Rio Theatre on March 18. “My Eyes Are Up Here” is one of the most talked about stand-up

Santana Claus Is Coming To Town!

Santana Claus is Coming to Town! A Live-Band Burlesque Tribute to SANTANA Brixxhouse Arts presents two fabulous sets of Santana‘s joyous music played LIVE by SOUL SACRIFICE (featuring many members of THE HOT & HEAVY BAND) accompanying dazzling burlesque and carnivale-flavoured performances! Get ready for a night of Feathers!

Sammy Obeid

Following an incredible four sold out performances at the Rio Theatre in 2024, The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome comedian Sammy Obeid back to the stage – with all-new material! – on Monday, February 17 & Tuesday, February 18. Tuesday, February 18 – OVER 95%

Sammy Obeid

Guess who’s back in 2026 to keep Vancouver laughing… The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid – with all-new material! Sunday, September 27  Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE

Sail(ish) Documentary Premiere + Luke Wallace Record Release

Little River Productions, Salish Sea Keepers and Common Energy UBCpresent the premiere of… Sail(ish) – A solar powered journey to save the Salish Sea. Sail(ish) is a documentary that follows the story of The Salish Sea Tour. This tour took place in the summer of

S.P.I.T!

(A Night of) STORIES, POEMS, INTRIGUE, & THEATRE! Presenting a night composed of equal parts storytelling and poetry, as two-time World Poetry Slam Champion and published author, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, brings his one-person show to the Rio Theatre for one night only. Never sacrificing substance for style,

Ryan Hamilton

Back with the best in comedy, Just For Laughs Vancouver, in association with SiriusXM Canada, returns with the festival bringing many of today’s biggest names in comedy to venues around Vancouver, running from February 16- 25, 2023. Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival hits stages and streets across the city

RY X With Guests SOLD OUT

Timbre Concerts Presents: RY X With Guests Tuesday April 2, 2019 *SOLD OUT Doors 8:00pm | Show 9:00pm *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. **Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted for this event. All General Admission Seating Tickets $25.00

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: info@riotheatre.ca

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