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Rickshaw Theatre, Downtown Eastside
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Rickshaw Theatre

  • 4.51.6k reviews
  • $$

Live music venue in a former cinema on East Hastings Street, hosting touring and local bands, including metal acts.

Quick answers

Rickshaw Theatre in short

When is the best time to visit Rickshaw Theatre?

It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Rickshaw Theatre indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Is Rickshaw Theatre good for kids?

No: it's for ages 19 and up.

How much does Rickshaw Theatre cost?

It costs money ($$).

Do you need to book Rickshaw Theatre?

Booking ahead is a good idea.

How long do you need at Rickshaw Theatre?

About 3 hours.

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Where is Rickshaw Theatre?

254 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1P1.

Is Rickshaw Theatre wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 5 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Book ahead
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Usually quiet at this hour

Where and how

  1. 1 Rickshaw Theatre
  2. 2 Mello · 1 min
  3. 3 Propaganda coffee · 1 min
  4. 4 House of India · 3 min
  5. 5 RedBeef Noodle Kitchen (Chinatown) · 3 min
254 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1P1(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown EastsideCall+1604-681-8915Websiterickshawtheatre.com

Good to know

  • Ages 19+
  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Book ahead
  • Allow about 3 h
  • Step-free entrance
  • Accessible washroom
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 1.6k reviews

Known for

  • Live music
  • Metal shows
  • Former cinema
  • Late night
  • Weekend outings
  • Sightseeing
  • Live performances
  • Great beer selection

The feel

  • Lively
  • Historic
  • Intimate
  • Groups
  • University students
  • Tourists

What people say

People like:
Reviewers praise the venue and its frequent live bands.
Worth knowing:
Cash-only payment is a recurring review topic.
A true music venue, with countless bands playing here throughout the year.
Google reviewer
the show was great but the environment is not nice at all!
Google reviewer

Around Downtown Eastside

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.