Rialto Theatre

05/31/2026

Grateful for Dad? Of course you are. He’s the best. Show him how much you care by bringing him out to a FREE community viewing of the Grateful Dead’s 1991 Father’s Day show at Giants Stadium. Jerry, Bob, Phil, Mickey, and the gang will all be on the big screen again this Father’s Day (6/21) at 7 PM. Hope you can join us, too! Tickets are free but are required. Grab yours now at TheRialto.com. 💀 🌹 ❤️

05/30/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Invincible Czars are celebrating 100 years of the silent masterpiece Faust by performing their tastefully modern soundtrack LIVE at The Rialto on Saturday, October 3rd.

Their brand new electrifying score marries new and old elements of classical music, bossa nova and even a touch of heavy metal to bring the movie to life for contemporary audiences and incorporates a mix of instruments like flute, violin and electric guitar. 

Learn more about the show and get your tickets today at TheRialto.com! 😈 🎥 🎶 🎟️

05/29/2026

Harrison Ford and Sean Connery are barreling into Raleigh for ONE NIGHT ONLY when INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE hits the big screen on June 18th.

Tickets on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to see this absolute classic in Raleigh’s favorite neighborhood theater! 🎥 🎟️ 🍿

05/28/2026

Did someone say EARLY Rocky Horror? If they didn’t, they should have. We’re kicking things off 3 hours earlier than usual TOMORROW night (5/29). Hope you can join us and .punks for a very special 9 PM screening of everyone’s favorite participatory cult classic. 💋🩸🎥🕘

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Join us next Tuesday (6/2) for the next installment of the film series for VISUAL ACOUSTICS.

Before Instagram, before Architectural Digest spreads became a personality trait, there was Julius Shulman, the photographer who quite literally taught the world how to see modern architecture.

Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, Visual Acoustics is a lively and unexpectedly charming documentary about the man behind the iconic images of mid-century modern design. Shulman’s photographs didn’t just document buildings, they helped launch the careers of architects like Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and even Frank Gehry, while turning glass-walled hillside homes into symbols of an entire California dream.

Director Eric Bricker’s film is part art history, part biography, and part love letter to creativity itself, revealing how one charismatic, endlessly curious photographer reshaped public taste and made modernism feel human, glamorous, and accessible. Through interviews, archival footage, and Shulman’s unforgettable images, Visual Acoustics shows how a still photograph can create a whole lifestyle and why we’re still living in the visual world he invented.

A perfect pick for architecture buffs, design nerds, photographers, and anyone who has ever fallen in love with a beautiful space.

Hope to see you there! 📸 🏡 🎥 🍿

05/24/2026

WHO WANTS TO WATCH THE CANES AT OUR HOUSE????

We're putting games 3 & 4 (Monday/Wednesday) on the big screen. Free admission, doors open at 7:15, puck drops around 8:15.

There will be:
-lots of Caniacs
-incredible vibes
-concessions for sale
-a Canes flag
-lots of Canes gear
-a horn blasting the "let's go Canes" cheer

All ages welcome, young Caniacs need to be supervised to keep the aisles clear.

Let's go Canes!

05/24/2026

Less than a week out from the kickoff event of the centennial anniversary of BHS!

Hope you can join us Saturday (5/30) starting at 5:30 for an evening of fun, fellowship, and great live music.

The Circus and Steamroom Etiquette, two great bands with local ties, will take the stage to play all your favorite hits.

All proceeds will be donated to the BHS 100 organization to support centennial events, scholarships, and more.

The event is open to all. Hope to see you there!

You can get your tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72203159/bhs-100-celebration-kickoff-raleigh-the-rialto?partner_id=226

05/23/2026

Your next chance to see a Candlelight Concert at the Rialto is TONIGHT (5/23)!

Two first-time performances are in store for you from the Candlelight team: the music of Hans Zimmer at 6:30 PM and Adele at 8:45 PM.

The Hans Zimmer show features music from some of Zimmer’s most classic movie scores, including The Lion King, Madagascar, The Dark Knight, Gladiator, Interstellar, and more.

The program for the Adele concert includes Rumour Has It, Someone Like You, Chasing Pavements, and Rolling in the Deep, just to name a few.

Surprise that special someone, and grab your tickets now! 🎻 🕯️ 🎟️ 🕯️ 🎶