Events

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 4! 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 THEME. That’s right! These talented performers will each be

Rio Sports Bar! Open Daily June 4-14

The #RioSports Bar returns for more big screen sports action! Head to www.riotheatretickets.ca for reservations and schedule (subject to change). Monday – Wednesday 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm / Thursday – Saturday 3:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Rio Sports Bar: UFC 303 McGregor vs. Chandler

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, June 29 for the UFC title card everyone can’t stop talking about – CONOR MCGREGOR vs. MICHAEL CHANDLER. Saturday, June 29 Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Early Bird Tickets (Until June 13)

Rio Sports Bar

Catch all your favourite games… On the BIGGEST screen in town! (With Vancouver’s best surround sound – set at a moderate, conversational volume!!) Join us at the Rio Theatre every day at 3:30 pm for Vancouver’s best buttery

Rio Grind Film Festival 2024

Calling all filmmakers of the obscure and phantasmagorical: The RIO GRIND FILM FESTIVAL is back and we’re looking for your submissions! Have your film featured on our historic screen with our enhanced sound system in front of an East Van audience that knows and loves to appreciate the weird, wild,

Rio Grind Film Festival 2022: Short Film Program

The Rio Theatre’s Rio Grind Film Festival returns November 24-27! Join us on Thursday, November 24 for our annual Short Film Program. We received almost 60 submissions from around the world, and our screening team had their work cut out for them in making their selections for this

Rio Grind Film Festival 2019

The Rio Theatre‘s own genre film fest – celebrating the best in horror, action, comedy, animation, docs, shorts and more – returns November 21 – 24. Submit your short film, feature, or doc via Film Freeway.

Rio Found Footage Short Film Competition Screening

The Rio Theatre is pleased to present the first ever RIO GRIND FOUND FOOTAGE SHORT FILM COMPETITION We are very excited to announce the top films chosen to screen this Friday night! Best film wins $500 CASH Prize! Plus other awesome prizes! In no particular order… the films screening

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

One Stop Rockshop Presents: Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, with guests by special arrangement: The Twisters  –   –  Tickets:   $30 advance (incl. GST) by clicking HERE  Or $35 at the door   – Tickets

Ricardo Quevedo LIVE!

Presented by G2 Entertainment Ricardo Quevedo Sunday, February 25 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets available HERE *Please note: This event is in Spanish.

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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