UFC 276

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, July 2 as we re-enter the wide world of sports by cosplaying as the Rio Sports Bar  with the highly anticipated UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Saturday, July 2 Doors 6:00 pm | Event Starts 7:00 pm Advance Early Bird Tickets $10 HERE (Limited Number Available SOLD … Read more

The Vancouver Burlesque Co. Presents: Spring Student Showcase

The Vancouver Burlesque Co. is celebrating the end of its Spring season with an exciting show to make you jump up and down in your theatre seats… Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, June 29 as we celebrate all the students who’ve been working hard these last few months as they bring some … Read more

Story Story Lie: Suspicious Minds

CAN YOU SPOT THE LIAR? Is it Julie Kim, Damonde Tschritter, Akeem Hoyte-Charles, Em Cooper or Luke Purm? Top comedians share unbelievable stories, that can’t possibly be true. The catch: one is a lie. Next the audience questions them as they attempt to spot the liar. The first to guess the liar right win one … Read more

Animal Attraction: A Night of Wild Burlesque

Welcome to the jungle! Get ready to howl for April O’Peel Productions‘ ANIMAL ATTRACTION: A Wild Night of Burlesque on Saturday, June 18. This wild night showcases the beast of Vancouver burlesque in an uncaged experience full of free-range striptease. Featuring feral femmes and carnal creatures, you won’t want to miss a second of this animal spank-tuary. Saturday, June 18 … Read more

Ziggy Stardust: 50th Anniversary Show

VALENTINE FOX PRODUCTIONS Presents Ziggy Stardust: 50th Anniversary Show 50 years ago, on June 16 1972, David Bowie‘s iconic album  “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars” landed on earth, and rock n’ roll has never been the same! Hop on in to your spaceship and head to the Rio … Read more

Ben of the Week

Sunday, May 5 Doors 11:00 am  | Show 12:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/s for this event. Complete show info and tickets can be found HERE

East Van Laugh Riot: Comedy Fridays at the Rio Theatre

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, June 10. (Because we could all use a good laugh…) Friday, June 10 Featuring Julie Kim & Ivan Decker With special guests Randee … Read more

CANCELED: Anthony B LIVE!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Anthony B.’s appearance at the Rio Theatre on August 20 has been canceled. Tickets have been refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience. Rio Theatre Management Anthony B Online Instagram: @anthony_b_originalfireman Facebook: originalfireman Official: https://www.officialanthonyb.com/

TGR Presents: Esperanto

On Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22, join Teton Gravity Research (TGR) for the Vancouver premiere of their new mountain bike film, Esperanto.  Get hyped to ride with an all-time roster of athletes, prize giveaways from Dometic, Specialized, Tincup, Ride Concepts and more.   Mixing the rock stars of mountain biking with a cast … Read more

Bon Appétit Burlesque: A Food Themed Burlesque Show!

Yum yum, gimme some! Get ready to eat all your emotions at the Rio Theatre on Friday, May 20 for Bon Appétit Burlesque. Vancouver legend – the lovely, talented, and always tasty producer and performer April O’Peel – has put together an ooey, gooey good gourmet menu of free-range and locally-sourced artisanal teasers that are … Read more