Paul Anthony's Talent Time: New Year's Eve

9:00pm - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024

Paul Anthony's Talent Time: New Year's Eve

Come spend New Years Eve with Vancouver's Funnest, longest running Variety Show! A night of comedy, music, dance and ridiculous fun. Stick around for a late night video dance party and the ball drop!

Tuesday, December 31
Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Early Bird General Admission $30+ s/c (Until December 24)
Early Bird VIP $40+ s/c (Until December 24)
General Admission $35+ s/c
VIP $45+ s/c
VIP Tickets: Priority Seating, Commemorative VIP button, our deepest respect, party favours, the honour of being gently roasted, a greater chance of survival, and champagne!

- FUTURISTIC MUSICAL GENIUS: McRORIE!!
Featuring the return of this unique electronic one-man band McRORIE!! The guy even has a homemade exoskeleton that creates percussion when he moves! Part inventor, part entertainer…when he plays a cover of a song you like, you will hear it in a brand new way. We just couldn't imagine doing New Years Eve without him SO WE AREN'T. He even has some new covers to WOW you with. What a party!!

- MESMERIZING TWIN VIOLINISTS: AUDREY & ASHLYN!!
These twins are exceptionally talented with a deep passion for music. Both of them have achieved Grade 10 certification in piano and have reached an advanced level in violin, reflecting their dedication and love for music. They were honored to appear in a renowned Hollywood film! Their synchronized violin duet combines technical mastery and emotional expression, promising to bring a memorable and inspiring performance to the stage.

- ENTERTAINER: PARTY PAL!
Party Pal provides balloon-twisting, magic, science experiments, puppeteering and funny ukulele songs for children's (of any age) parties. We are all kids at heart, so let's party like we're all tiny!

3 more acts to be announcing soon...

We will be finding new ways to celebrate midnight in every time zone with video feeds to correspondents in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and finally the big one, live in Vancouver with our version of the Time Square Ball Drop!

After the variety show there will be a Much Music style Video Dance Party with VJ’s Paul Anthony & Ryan Beil spinning fun danceable music videos on the big screen! The Sacred Shredder will be on hand to rid yourself of whatever you wish to leave in 2024. Plus various roaming entertainment, games to play and other activities. Come ring in the new year with us!

“There is no funner night out... you have to experience it." (The Georgia Straight)

"'Talent Time' is the most innovative, raucus, totally silly and inspired show I have seen in years. Watching it is like freebasing sheer fun!" (The Globe & Mail)

Promo Codes


*Minors OK! (Mild content / language warning.) Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s box office prior to showtime on the day of the event (subject to availability).
*Our box office is open 60 minutes before showtime. Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to showtime to ensure time to locate great seats, and time for treats at concession.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds or exchanges.