Events

Hot Docs + Women Transforming Cities present Militant Mother + Jean Swanson: We Need a New Map | Roundtable Discussion & Q&A | Free Event

LESSONS FROM THE PAST, CALLS TO ACTION FOR THE FUTURE Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, November 7 for a matinee featuring recently released short documentaries MILITANT MOTHER (Carmen Pollard) and JEAN SWANSON: WE NEED A NEW MAP (Teresa Alfeld). The screenings

Henry Rollins: Good To See You 2022 SOLD OUT

On the Good To See You 2022 tour Henry Rollins will faithfully recount the events of his

Twisted Tassles Presents: Revival

Burlesque is back, live and on stage! Performers are dusting off their rhinestones and breaking their pasties out from storage for one of the first live events since the pandemic hit. Time to put the sweatpants back in the drawer and get ready for what is guaranteed to

Vancouver Burlesque Co. Presents: A Student Showcase

We’re back! The Vancouver Burlesque Co. is through-the-roof excited to get back onstage in front of a real live audience and celebrate the recent graduates of our Act Development program. These soloists have been working for months, and have put together their first solos for your pleasure.

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: Returns!

Gotta get to the show…. (FINALLY!) Paul Anthony and Ryan Beil – along with their trusty house band – are back at the Rio Theatre on Thursday, September 2, to host Vancouver‘s favourite (and only) televised variety show: TALENT TIME! Thursday, September 2

Nimesh Patel LIVE!

Following an incredible run of four (!) sold out shows at the Rio Theatre in January, the incomparable Nimesh Patel is headed back to Vancouver for another engagement on Thursday, June 30. Thursday, June 30 This show is SOLD OUT. Rush seating may be available

Burlesque Long Form: Encore!

Following a SOLD OUT performance in September, Burlesque Long Form Returns for an Encore! Five acclaimed Vancouver burlesque performers (and one very special guest from Calgary) return to the Rio Theatre‘s stage on Saturday, November 6 for Burlesque Long Form. In an artistic challenge

UFC 265

A championship doubleheader lands in Houston’s Toyota Center on August 7, and in the main event of UFC 265, the interim heavyweight title will be on the line as hometown hero Derrick Lewis aims to bring the belt to his fans when he faces off with unbeaten

The Minimalists: Love People Use Things Tour

THE MINIMALISTS LOVE PEOPLE USE THINGS TOUR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 THE RIO THEATRE – VANCOUVER, BC Doors:  6:00PM            Show:  7:00PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 23 AT 10 AM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.livenation.com and 

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2021

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is delighted to partner with the Rio Theatre to bring you our Digital 2021 At Home Festival music.  We will be screening two separate sets of concerts (Stage 1 & Stage 2) showcasing fantastic Vancouver musicians, who we have  filmed

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

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