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“They’ve come to sleigh.” Twas the night before Christmas and all through Vancouver, not a drag performer was stirring, not even a sassy maneuver. Then all of a sudden there arose such a clatter – run to the Rio to see what’s the matter! It’s a drag attack with no hopes of evasion, nothing can … Read more

Alingon Mitra: LIVE! Friday, January 20 Early Show SOLD OUT! Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm New Start Time! $35 at the door Late Show SOLD OUT! Doors 9:30 pm | Show 10:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. $35 at the door *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and … Read more

Live Nation Presents Classified: The Retrospected Tour Saturday, November 5 SOLD OUT Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm SOLD OUT Tickets: https://bit.ly/3CbTOih SOLD OUT VIP: https://bit.ly/3QASiKL *Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. HEALTH ADVISORY In the best interest of fans and … Read more

The popular East Van Opry returns to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 15. Saturday, October 15, 2022 Doors 7:00 pm |  Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. – Advance tickets available HERE General Admission Advance price: $30  |  At the Door: $35 VIP (first 6 rows centre) : $35 advance … Read more

OneCity Live at the Rio! A night of special guests, live music, and OneCity’s candidates at the Rio Theatre Change is coming to Vancouver on October 15th! Join OneCity’s 2022 candidates, as well as special guest speakers and performers — internationally renowned author and social justice activist Naomi Klein, Afro-Cuban percussionist Israel “Toto” Berriel, 5-piece femme-powered … Read more

Perfectly Petty and Gold Dust Gypsy bring the music of Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks to life at the legendary Rio Theatre on Friday, October 14. Featuring eye-popping visuals, an incredible live band,  and the acclaimed performances of renowned tribute artists Dave D. as Tom Petty and Raphael Roquemore as Stevie Nicks. Come dressed in … Read more

Live Nation is excited to present Alfie Templeman & Thomas Headon Alfie Templeman & Thomas Headon: 2 British Friends 1 North America Saturday, November 12 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm All Ages OK All seating is General Admission. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this … Read more

Dandy & Phyllis Present Vancouver’s Next Drag Queerdo: A Pretty Ugly Pageant Following the massive success of DRAG ATTACK! as part of the Rio Theatre’s Vancouver Pride Week celebrations, local impressarios Dandy & Phyllis return to grace the stage with their newest creation… And this time, they’re on the hunt to crown Vancouver’s Next Drag … Read more

The grande finale of a long-running live storytelling competition. Ten of Vancouver’s best writers and performers tell original stories and compete for the title of 2023 Story Slam Champion. Founded in 2004, Vancouver Story Slam is the longest-running live storytelling event of its kind in Canada – and the second-longest-running in the world! Throughout the … Read more

East Van Laugh RIOT Presented by Charlie Demers and Friends The Rio Theatre‘s monthly comedy night featuring Vancouver’s top stand-up comedians from CBC, Netflix, Just For Laughs and more returns on Friday, October 21. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, October 21 Featuring Chris Griffin & Ola Dada With special guests Sophia … Read more