The Rio Theatre

Known for our eclectic programming, from late night screenings of cult classics, to the best cutting edge must see feature films!

Our programming also includes Hollywood classics like Grease Sing-a-long, local live burlesque, regular monthly comedy shows, international touring musical acts, plus film and comedy festivals.

The Rio has it all with friendly film-loving staff ready to make at home!

The Rio Cinema caters to Sci -Fi, Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Cult and Horror movies for both adult and family rated films.

We encourage people to have fun & dress up & yell out or sing along. We love pop culture of all kinds and so doOld Rio the Rio fans. Fanatic Film geeks are welcome! Dress in costume at our late night screenings and win a prize!

Conveniently located steps away from the Commercial Drive/ Broadway Skytrain Station. Forget paying for parking downtown and higher ticket prices Support your local neighbourhood theatre! Tons of free parking right out front on both sides of Broadway plus right next to a major transit station.

Take a trip down the Drive and visit Vancouver’s best neighbourhood theatre! So easy to get here from almost any where in Vancouver!

Aside from movies the Rio Theatre is also a first rate soft seat concert theatre for international and local live music.