215 East Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 979-1333
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About
The mission of the historic nonprofit Paramount Theater is to educate, enchant, enrich, and enlighten through the power of the arts by providing high-quality programming and accessibility for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of our entire community while driving economic vitality for Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the Central Virginia region.
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Member Events
Saturday Mar 14, 2026Step into a world of magic and wonder with Charlottesville Ballet’s A Fairy Tale Gathering™! ...read moreSaturday Mar 14, 2026...read moreSaturday Mar 14, 2026This sweeping multidisciplinary performance traces the arc of the American story through dance, opera, theater, poetry, and music created by Virginia artists. ...read moreWednesday Mar 18, 2026Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies. ...read moreThursday Mar 19, 2026Metheny’s versatility is nearly without peer on any instrument. ...read moreFriday Mar 20, 2026Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate, and turbulent life. ...read moreFriday Mar 20, 2026For the last thirty-nine years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. ...read moreSaturday Mar 21, 2026Three different books serve as a macrocosm and microcosms of resistance. ...read moreSaturday Mar 21, 2026Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson discusses Claire McCardell, a woman you may have never heard of, but whose legacy might live in your closet. ...read moreSunday Mar 22, 2026Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. ...read moreThursday Mar 26, 2026To The Ends tells the story of missionary Chandra Tobing, pursuing the forgotten and lost in Bali, Indonesia. ...read moreFriday Mar 27, 2026For nearly 30 years, The Moth has captivated audiences around the world with true and personal stories. ...read moreSaturday Mar 28, 2026Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. ...read moreSaturday Mar 28, 2026In Pep Banned, band alumni, administrators, athletes, journalists, and fans come together to tell the story of this iconic organization. ...read moreSunday Mar 29, 2026Featuring the national award-winning Albemarle HS Jazz Band and an all-star lineup of the area’s top professional musicians sitting in with the ensemble. ...read moreTuesday Mar 31, 2026The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. ...read moreThursday Apr 2, 2026Join us for a film screening fundraiser honoring the 10-Year Anniversary of Georgia’s Friends. ...read moreSaturday Apr 4, 2026Presented as a one-day showcase, VSFF highlights exceptional short films created by undergraduate filmmakers from universities across the Mid-Atlantic Region. ...read moreThursday Apr 9, 2026Hypocrite The Musical is a jubilant gospel comedy that tells the remarkable tale of spirited street folks who become unexpected saviors for a dilapidated church ...read moreFriday Apr 10, 2026...read moreWednesday Apr 15, 2026Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. ...read moreSunday Apr 19, 2026Step Afrika! celebrates more than 30 years of critically acclaimed percussive performance with this groundbreaking program. ...read moreWednesday Apr 22, 2026This headlining conversation will explore the human cost of mass incarceration, the realities behind wrongful conviction, and the road to exoneration. ...read moreThursday Apr 23, 2026Wordplay is a team-based trivia competition for people who love words, vocabulary, pop-culture, history, literature, and showing off their smarts. ...read moreSaturday Apr 25, 2026Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author. ...read moreThursday Apr 30, 2026Lue Elizondo – Persona Non Grata is a live touring theatre experience that takes the UAP conversation directly to audiences across the country. ...read moreSunday May 3, 2026The Hare and the Tortoise – a timeless tale with a fresh twist ...read moreTuesday May 5, 2026The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company. ...read moreWednesday May 6, 2026...read moreSaturday May 9, 2026Soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. ...read more -
