Paul Anthony’s Talent Time

It’s Vancouver’s longest-running, best-kept secret! Inspired by early David Letterman and the classic variety show format, Paul Anthony’s TALENT TIME combs youth talent shows and unique corners of underground entertainment to create an innovative, strange and hilarious show that also accidentally builds connection and reaffirms the human spirit. Come experience what the Vancouver Sun called … Read more

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. Novak, Harris Anderson, Steve McGowan, Jane … Read more

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 limited amount of Super Early Bird Tickets … Read more

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. Wednesday, December 11 – Extremely Low Ticket Alert! Doors 6:30 pm … Read more

Outside Voices: Songs of Love & Letting Go

Outside Voices returns to the Rio Theatre with an evening of powerful choral music exploring love from the beginning and the end. Featuring both OV choirs across two performances, the concert blends live guitar and drums with fresh arrangements and choir favorites from the Outside Voices repertoire. Audiences will hear songs by artists such as … Read more

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 soaring. Arranged and directed by … Read more

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 *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE … Read more

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 so lucky to live and … Read more

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 seats, and to purchase treats at concession. *Unless noted otherwise, tickets will be … Read more