Events
Super Bowl LIX Viewing Party Live and FREE!
Because our screen is bigger. Waaaaaaaay bigger. That’s why. Enjoy the ultimate game day experience on Sunday, February 9 at our annual (not to mention FREE!) Super Bowl LIX screening and party at the Rio Theatre. Featuring half time show headliner Kendrick Lamar.
Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: New Year’s Eve
Come spend New Years Eve with Vancouver’s funnest, longest running variety show, Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: New Year’s Eve at the Rio Theatre! A night of comedy, music, dance and ridiculous fun. Stick around for a late night video dance party and the ball drop with 400+ of your closest friends!
The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards: Watch Party at the Rio!
Because botox looks better on the big screen! Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 5 for our annual Golden Globe Awards watch party. This year’s event is being hosted by the very funny Nikki Glaser, which pretty much guarantees a night of hilarity.
The Trail Running Film Festival 2025
Community Trail Running presents: The Trail Running Film Festival 2025 After a great debut in 2023, and an even better follow-up in 2024, the Trail Running Film Festival is back on tour in 2025 and coming to
Paul Reiser
MRG Live PresentsPaul Reiser Friday, May 30 Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets HERE Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives. 2024
The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party: Christmas Edition
Deck the halls with bowls of cereal… The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is returning to the Rio Theatre with a brand new collection of specially curated retro TV goodness covered in sugary cereal, and sprinkled with endless Holiday cheer. It’s Volume VI – The Christmas Show!
The Stand: CANCELED
Unfortunately, the scheduled screening of THE STAND with filmmaker Mick Garris on January 19 has been canceled, due to very loe ticket sales. Ticket-holders have been notified of the refunds via email. Anyone who purchased a ticket should see their account credited shortly. We
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.
Atmospheric Shiver: Songs by the Kingsgate Chorus
Vancouver’s Kingsgate Chorus returns to the Rio Theatre on Sunday, December 15 with “Atmospheric Shiver,” a night of rousing choral music in support of The Aboriginal Friendship Centre. Sunday, December 15 LOW TICKET ALERT! Almost Sold Out!! With Ride By Night Doors at 6:45
Petunia and the Vipers: ‘Calling Me Back’ Album Release
The Rio Theatre is thrilled to welcome beloved East Van staple Petunia & The Vipers to our stage for an album release concert in support of their new album, ‘Calling Me Back,’ on Friday, December 27. Louis Armstrong was once asked what his favorite kind of music was, and his