Events

Patrick Maliha’s Big Birthday Bash!

Patrick Maliha’s Big Birthday Bash! Hosted by Patrick Maliha Vancouver comedian Patrick Maliha is one of the Rio Theatre‘s all-time, hands-down favourite people, so it only seems right to mark his birthday on Friday, September 6 with a night of laughs featuring some of his favourites – including K.C.

Patrick Maliha’s 7th Annual Naughty Little New Year’s Eve

Patrick Maliha’s 7th Annual Naughty Little New Year’s Eve –  Live at The Rio Theatre Because 2020 is not only going to be the ushering in of a new decade, but also a new era of the roaring 20s, our host Patrick Maliha has decided to provide a

Pandora & The Locksmiths Present: Awakenings ft. Peekaboo Pointe and Black Dog String Quartet

On the cusp of spring and summer, celebrate the many facets of femininity as they emerge into the beckoning day and smoulder through the intoxicating evening. Fierce and beautiful burlesque unfolds to the lush interpretations of a 10 piece orchestra playing classical, jazz, and modern day music. Pandora and the

Outside Voices: Winter Concert

Join Outside Voices Choir for an unforgettable night of music, featuring contemporary songs by The Cranberries, Radiohead, Billie Eilish, José González, and more. With creative arrangements by David Beckingham (of Hey Ocean!), it’s a night you’ll be talking to your friends about for ages.

Outside Voices In Stereo

Join Outside Voices Choir for our biggest winter concert yet! Two choirs. One stage. An unforgettable 150+ voice finale. Expect lush harmonies, contagious joy, and an epic super-choir set that’ll leave you buzzing. This season features songs you know and love, reimagined with the signature Outside Voices sound—rich, heartfelt, and

Outside Voices Choir: The Sky Is Blue

Join Outside Voices Choir for their spring concert and a vibey night of music featuring songs by artists like The Beatles, Radiohead, Maggies Rogers and more. Directed and arranged by David Beckingham (Hey Ocean!). Wednesday, May 14 Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm

Opening Night Adventures: VIMFF 2025

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) returns to the Rio Theatre in November for a curated selection of must-see adventure films featuring a lineup of adventure-inspiring, thought-provoking films. Watch stories of identities being carved out on the slopes, breathtaking mountain-sport achievements, and learn more about the wild spaces we’re

Opening Night Adventures: The VIMFF Fall Series 2024

  *Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. *Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are n/a for this event. *All seating for this event is General Admission. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes before showtime to ensure time for great

Open Mic Movie Night

An open mic-style event where there are no rules for film submissions other than length, the screen could show you anything! Thursday, August 31 Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets HERE Filmmakers

Open Mic Movie Night

An open-mic style event where there are no rules for film submissions other than length. The screen could show you anything! Wanna see your stuff in the show? Use the link below to submit! https://filmfreeway.com/OPENMICMOVIENIGHT?pending=true Thursday, December 7 Doors 5:30 pm | Show

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: info@riotheatre.ca

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