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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 be a night to remember! Twisted Tassels … Read more

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. Come cheer on some fresh and fun newbies … Read more

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 Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Advance … Read more

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 at the door at showtime. Subject to availability. Doors 6:00 … Read more

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 set by producer and noted performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will … Read more

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 French sensation Ciryl Gane. For “The Black Beast,” … Read more

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 www.ticketmaster.ca Tickets (incl. HST) $39.00 (plus service charges) All Ages / General Admission Seated The Minimalists will simplify your life! Netflix stars and New … Read more

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 at various Vancouver venues (including Buckerfield’s, The Cultch, Jericho Beach … Read more

This year, 100 films were made in 48 hours over the weekend of June 11th-13th. Now is the moment you’ve all been waiting for: The big top 20 screening! The screening will be broadcast live from the Rio Theatre (where representatives from finals’ teams and nominees will be present). This is the most exciting film … Read more

Big screen sports! Join us for the UEFA Euro 2020 Semi Finals and Finals. Semi Finals Tuesday, July 6 Doors 11:30 am | Event 12:00 pm noon *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Advance tickets HERE Wednesday, July 7 Doors 11:30 am | Event 12:00 pm noon *Start time subject to change. … Read more