The Rio Theatre
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The Rio Theatre is Vancouver's favourite independently owned and licensed venue offering an eclectic Buttering your popcorn since 1938, the Rio Theatre is the cultural anchor of East Vancouver's historic Commercial Drive neighborhood. If it can be done, we'll do it. Movies, concerts, comedy, burlesque and so much more.
See www.riotheatre.ca for our current calendar and showtimes. Read more
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Eric F. 2016-06-05Full disclosure: I produce a couple of shows here. It's a fantastic venue, and I love putting on shows in this beautiful space.
Iain M. 2016-03-21Love the theatre. Would be nice if the could schedule late night movies for us Skytrain dependents. I unfortunately has to pass on Trainspotting...
Deeper Audwin Leon D. 2016-11-26Great theatre, excellent choice of films and a amazing community like feel to east Van
Tricia D. 2016-11-20Loved it! Not only did I win tix to my daughter's favourite movie/musical, but I was also reminded of the first time I ever saw Lil' Shop of Horrors...
Meagan H. 2016-11-02Went on halloween for the Rocky horror picture show and it was the best experience I could have imagined. Will definitely be back.
Derek M. 2016-10-31I have been to Three Geekenders shows here.
Joanna M. 2016-10-19Went to watch Train to Busan. The movie was great. The audience, not so much. I dunno if it's Cuz North American audiences don't understand the...
Jennifer Lux M. 2016-10-18Alright Alright Alright. (:
Shane A D. 2016-10-07Great old school theater, love being able to see the classics again or for the first time on a theater screen; my only complaint would be that they...
Alex W. 2016-09-29Great Venue, awesome staff, and the popcorn is killer!
Jennifer Anne-Louise P. 2016-09-27Keep up the awesomeness
Java P. 2016-09-27Excelent Place I was working close to this Theatre and is really Wonderful
Rob F. 2016-09-25Everything you've heard about the RIO Theatre is true - great movies, the best concession stand in town, and the staff are simply the best. Seriously....
Bruce M C. 2016-09-16I love the Rio. It's truly a community hub, always open to new ideas to share culture. Live events, film/video, a mixture, and inclusive of all facets...
Grant G. 2016-06-28666? Couldn't resist. Love the rio. It gets the job done.
Tom M. 2016-06-26Vancouver's greatest - and last true - rep movie theater! Always enjoy the programming and the environment! A truly classy joint in the heart of the...
Melissa Nalini M. 2016-06-23Fantastic! I saw the Rocky Horror picture show here! There was a costume contest, prop bags, audience participation! I was a "virgin" and the fun...
Nicholas C. 2016-06-19Paula from behind the counter got me ejected between a showing at which point I got dumped from my relationship. Paula is not equitable. I hope...
Kristina V. 2016-05-26Have seen a couple movies and performances here, all of them have been just above and beyond.
Ilish Patricia T. 2016-05-02One of my favourite places in the city! In the future if you guys get the chance, playing the Kevin Smith film "Tusk" would be super rad!
Updates from The Rio Theatre
The Rio T. 2017-11-03
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a Friday Late Night Movie screening event that will leave all you "strange animals" howling at the moon - it's ANOTHER WOLFCOP! (Winner, Best Canadian Feature Fantasia Fest 2017) A month has passed since the eclipse transf
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a Friday Late Night Movie screening event that will leave all you "strange animals" howling at the moon - it's ANOTHER WOLFCOP! (Winner, Best Canadian Feature Fantasia Fest 2017) A month has passed since the eclipse transf
The Rio T. 2017-11-03
Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. Told in three parts, the film takes a bold and innovative look at miraculous evac
Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. Told in three parts, the film takes a bold and innovative look at miraculous evac
The Rio T. 2017-11-03
Come see The Gentlemen Hecklers (who wrote jokes for Netflix's latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000) provide live, hilarious commentary for one of this decade's most marvel-ously memorable (if not ill-advised) sci-fi fantasy re-boots, FANTASTIC F
Come see The Gentlemen Hecklers (who wrote jokes for Netflix's latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000) provide live, hilarious commentary for one of this decade's most marvel-ously memorable (if not ill-advised) sci-fi fantasy re-boots, FANTASTIC F
The Rio T. 2017-11-03
Happy Friday! Wake up to an enchanted weekend with us tonight at 8:00 pm, as ten of Vancouver's most lovely luminaries make all your dreams comes true in Fairy Tale Burlesque at the Rio Theatre. (Then stick around for our Friday Late Night Movie at 11:30
Happy Friday! Wake up to an enchanted weekend with us tonight at 8:00 pm, as ten of Vancouver's most lovely luminaries make all your dreams comes true in Fairy Tale Burlesque at the Rio Theatre. (Then stick around for our Friday Late Night Movie at 11:30
The Rio T. 2017-11-03
"Remember, remember, the Fifth of November...." Guess what we're doing on Guy Fawkes day at 6:00 pm? Y for "Yes, that's right." Tickets to V FOR VENDETTA available either in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca or at the door.
"Remember, remember, the Fifth of November...." Guess what we're doing on Guy Fawkes day at 6:00 pm? Y for "Yes, that's right." Tickets to V FOR VENDETTA available either in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca or at the door.
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