Events

The Lord of the Rings: One Trilogy Marathon To Rule Them All

One trilogy marathon to rule them all…. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, January 2 for a daylong movie marathon event featuring Peter Jackson‘s LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (Extended Edition!): Back-to-back, on the big screen, and in its entirety. Based on the high-fantasy epic novel by

Nightmare Before the Nutcracker: A Very Burton Xmas Show

Based on the classic story of ‘The Nutcracker,’ NIGHTMARE BEFORE THE NUTCRACKER returns to the Rio Theatre for a second year for four nights on December 4-5 and 11-12. This gothic reimagination is a unique twist on the beloved fable as told through the music of Tchaikovsky and Danny Elfman,

Love in Alderaan Places: A Burlesque Tribute to Star Wars

Geekenders is back with a celebration of our favourite sci-fi series… you didn’t think we were done with Star Wars forever, did you!? Love in Alderaan Places combines numbers from our sold-out, smash-hit spectaculars, A Nude Hope, The Empire Strips Back, and Reveal of the Jedi to create one big

An Evening with Richard Thompson

Live Nation proudly presents An Evening with  Richard Thompson Trio The L.A. Times describes Thompson as “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix.” Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the sixties, Richard Thompson and his mates virtually invented British folk-rock.

RockSteady

Great Smile Production Presents             ROCKSTEADY Featuring: Glaiza de Castro & Julia Clarete Great Smile Production brings a duo of well known Female rock vocalist for a 4 city Canada tour called ‘Rocksteady.’  The stars of show Ms. Glaiza De Castro  is a GMA network contract

David Gogo

David Gogo is coming to the Rio Saturday November 7th Doors 7pm, Show 8pm – Tickets $20 in advance/ $25 at the door  +19 with 2 pieces of ID for entry + access to full bar with in-seat service! Adv available at Rio theatre tickets HERE also at Zulu, Beat

Greg Brown

*Please note that the venue has been changed due to the closure of the Electric Owl. “A wickedly sharp observer of the human condition.” ~ Rolling Stone Greg Brown Cap Global Roots Saturday, October 10, 2015 @ 8pm $30 advance/$33 at door (cash only) on night Advance tickets available on-line

Gad Elmaleh

Timbre proudly presents AN EVENING WITH GAD ELMALEH – Tuesday November 10th, 2015 19+ Show/General Admission Seating Doors 8:00pm, Show 9:00pm   Tickets $25.00 —–>THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Also available at Red Cat, Zulu and Highlife Paris-based comedian, actor and writer performs a show all in

Rio Found Footage Short Film Competition Screening

The Rio Theatre is pleased to present the first ever RIO GRIND FOUND FOOTAGE SHORT FILM COMPETITION We are very excited to announce the top films chosen to screen this Friday night! Best film wins $500 CASH Prize! Plus other awesome prizes! In no particular order… the films screening

NOT THE BEES!! A Burlesque Tribute to Nicolas Cage REMOUNT!!

Geekenders is back with a remount of our most zany, off-the-wall variety show yet! It’s gonna be weird. And sold out! Again! – Called a “cult sensation” by Vancity Buzz, Geekenders Theatrical Nerdlesque has taken the Canadian burlesque scene by storm. Since their debut in 2012, Geekenders Nerdlesque has

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: [email protected]

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