About Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre offers a unique blend of vintage charm and modern entertainment, making it a captivating venue for family outings. Its beautiful architecture and excellent acoustics enhance the experience, especially for concerts and shows.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Special family outings or celebrationsConcerts and performances that cater to various interestsTeens (concerts and shows are engaging for this age group)Adults (enjoy the vintage atmosphere and performances)
Why families love it
- Gorgeous vintage architecture and ambiance
- Comfortably padded seats in the main theatre
- Excellent acoustics for music performances
- Spacious and clean restrooms
- Beautiful lighting fixtures and chandeliers
- Main theatre temperature is comfortable
Insider tips
- Arrive early to avoid long lines, but be prepared for potential weather conditions
- Consider bringing earplugs for loud concerts, especially for younger attendees
- Plan to eat before arriving to avoid high snack prices
Good to know before you go
- Arriving just before showtime to avoid long waits outside
- Visiting during peak times when crowds are expected
- Limited food options with high prices ($45 for snacks and drinks)
- Tight seating that may be uncomfortable for larger individuals or those with mobility issues
- Long queues outside, potentially in inclement weather
- Crowds
- Can get busy during popular events; arrive early to secure a good spot in line
- Value
- Snacks and drinks can be expensive; $45 for limited items. Consider the overall experience and unique venue atmosphere when evaluating value.
- Food
- Concessions available, but limited to snack items and drinks
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned; tight seating may be an issue for those with mobility challenges
- Safety
- General safety concerns mentioned regarding the area outside the venue after dark
What parents say
"I've visited the Paramount a few times in the past for convention panels, but this was my first time attending an actual show and it was a pleasant experience. Event staff were helpful and able to guide as necessary. The theatre may seem ordinary from outside, but once indoors it's an incredible venue to see! The architecture and and ambiance is beautiful and gives a very pleasing, classic vintage vibe. I particularly love the lighting fixtures and chandeliers. The lobby can get a little warm once there are several occupants inside waiting for doors to open, but the main theatre itself was a"
a month ago
"Excellent venue. I love the decor and the oldness of it. We went for a concert and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had seats at the very top floor so the climbing stairs was not ideal but restrooms were one level down. They were spacious and clean. Very well maintained."
a month ago
"One of my favorite venues, period. It's absolutely gorgeous inside. I've been to a wide array of events there and enjoyed all of them completely. We got main 2 general admission tickets so there was open floor standing during a concert, which is fine and all but I wanted to sit down and in some venues, that's just not possible. There are plenty of open seats in the back of the theater. The view was perfect. Event in videos and pictures is Elderbrook on 3/20/25. His opener was Vandelux. This was his first stop on this tour and we loved it besides the lights from behind the set were, at times, "
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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