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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

This is the Run N Gun Semi Finals! The TOP 21 – 40 Films for Run N Gun 2021. All films were made in 48 hours over the weekend of June 11 – 13, 2021. Wednesday, June 30 Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change. Advance tickets $12 HERE … Read more

Hear My Voice: Survivor Stories From Residential School & Canada’s Genocide Sunday, June 27 Doors 12:30 | Event 1:00 pm *This event is now at capacity. Rush seating only at the door, subject to availability. Advance tickets available by sliding scale donation HERE  Second Session Added! Doors 3:30 pm | Event 4:00 pm *This event … Read more

COIN: Rainbow Dreamland Tour with Special Guests Valley Tuesday, November 9, 2021 SOLD OUT Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm *This is an all ages show. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. As per BC’s current public health mandate, all eligible patrons must present valid Covid vaccine documentation upon entry. No exceptions. **Sorry, … Read more

Catch all your favourite games… On the BIGGEST screen in town! (With Vancouver’s best surround sound – set at a moderate, conversational volume!!) Join us at the Rio Theatre every day at 3:30 pm for Vancouver’s best buttery popcorn, grilled cheese sandwiches, adult beverages and more. Even better? No cover! Daily Happy Hour from 3:30 … Read more

Sunday September 13, 2020 Doors 7:30 pm | show 8:00 pm Advance Tickets $20 HERE *Partial proceeds to benefit Saige Community Food Bank **Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event. After 18 wacky weeks of virtual Sunday Funday shows, THE CATNIP CABIN FEVER SHOW hits The … Read more

Gotta get to the show…. Paul Anthony’s Talent Time happens at the Rio Theatre on the first Thursday of every month. It’s Vancouver’s favourite and longest running variety show – now in its 12th season! Show details coming soon! Thursday, April 2 Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm Advance tickets $12 HERE | $14 … Read more

***Please note: This show has been postponed until further notice. Ticket-holders will be contacted shortly with updated information. We thank-you for your patience and understanding at this time. The Sixth Annual Vancouver International Badass Film Festival (VBAFF) is taking over East Vancouver March 27-29. VBAFF rounds out a bloody good weekend in East Vancouver with … Read more