Events

The C.R. Avery Orchestra & Victory on East Hastings

After the ghostly ushers from ancient Galway have lead you to your seat and the time-machine-lights of the legendary Rio Theatre have dimmed, you’ll know that you’re about to witness something special going down. From the historic Rio’s lower level to the box-seat balcony, the audience will be engrossed and

East Van Laugh RioT: Hosted by Charlie Demers

East Van Laugh RIOT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s comedy night featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more returns on Friday, May 16. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, May

The Mane Event: A Showpony Studio Fundraiser

THE MANE EVENT: A Showpony Studio Fundraiser Presented by Geekenders, Virago Nation, & Diasporic Dynasty Saturday, January 8 Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm Advance tickets $25 HERE | $30 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and

Cartoon Cabaret

Your favourite cartoon characters come to life like you’ve never seen at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 15. Destroy your childhood with some of Vancouver’s top burlesque and cabaret performers at Cartoon Cabaret. Fantasies come alive with fun and raunchy parodies of your favourite animated personalities from

The Geekenders Present: Kill The Ripper

While history’s most infamous killer stalks the streets of Whitechapel, a remarkable trio of women must take matters into their own hands and learn to find, fight, and destroy a murderer. Featuring over-the-top fight sequences, acrobatics, evocative sets, and sumptuous period costumes, this production of KILL THE RIPPER is a

Sue Foley: Pinky’s Blues

The Rio Theatre is pleased to present blues guitar legend Sue Foley to the stage on Friday, March 11 for an intimate and electric night. “This country’s finest blues guitarist” (Globe and Mail) “The Queen is on fire!” (The Austin Chronicle) “Her playing and singing are of the

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: New Year’s Eve Show!

Vancouver’s favourite (and only) televised variety show celebrates ACTUAL New Year’s Eve at the Rio Theatre on Friday, December 31. The evening will begin with a comedy/variety/chat show celebrating all the best and worst of 2021! Past guests have included double dutch skippers, high school drumlines, ping-pong champions, martial artists,

Story Story Lie at the Rio Theatre

Clever comedians share unbelievable, near impossible stories that can’t possibly be true. The catch: one is a lie. Top comics tell five minute stories, then the audience questions them as they attempt to spot the liar. Be the first to guess the liar right win one of the infamous grand

Rose Cousins: The Bravado Tour

MRG Concerts Presents ROSE COUSINS With Special Guests Saturday, February 5 Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm Ticket Link:

The C.R. Avery Orchestra & Victory On East Hastings

After the ghostly ushers from ancient Galway have lead you to your seat and the time-machine-lights of the legendary Rio Theatre have dimmed, you’ll know that you’re about to witness something special going down. From the historic Rio’s lower level to the box-seat balcony, the audience will be engrossed 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]

All content © their respective owners.

Newsletter

Sign up to receive news on upcoming movies and events!

* indicates required

Follow Us

© 2025
Site by 3VL INC.