The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville

Fasten your seatbelts for this fun fact! On this day in 1961, the first regularly scheduled in-flight movie was shown. Join us for films on our much bigger screen this weekend — we'll have popcorn!

This Week at The Paramount- a free tour, a classic spy thriller, a celebrated comedy-drama, a 5-year anniversary celebration, and a sports film just in time for the 33rd Summer Olympics!

-FREE HISTORICAL TOUR
Tuesday, July 16 at 11:00AM & 5:30PM
Saturday, July 20 at 11:00AM

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
THE 39 STEPS [APPROVED]
Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30PM
in Collaboration with the Virginia Theatre Festival + Virginia Film Festival

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
FORREST GUMP [PG-13]
Friday, July 19 at 7:30PM

-BROOKS RUNNING / PROLYFYCK PRESENT:
PROLYFYCK RUN CREWW 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, July 20 at 6:00PM

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
CHARIOTS OF FIRE [PG]
Sunday, July 21 at 2:00PM

Did you know that 1598’s "Dafne" is considered the first opera? Composed by Jacopo Peri, it is based on Greek mythology and tells the story of the god Apollo falling in love. Catch a more modern romance with Charlottesville Opera’s "The Elixir of Love" this weekend!

Just Announced!
Paramount Presents: Christmas with Elvis featuring Big Ray and the Kool Kats
Thursday, December 12 at 7:00PM

Pre-sale next week. General on-sale begins Friday, July 19 at 10:00AM.

This Week at The Paramount - a fun and romantic opera!

-CHARLOTTESVILLE OPERA PRESENTS:
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Friday, July 12 at 7:30PM
Sunday, July 14 at 2:00PM

Just Announced!
Paramount On Screen: Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version of Tim Burton's Classic
Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00PM

Tickets are on sale now.

Did you know that "The Elixir of Love" is essentially a romantic comedy? It's an opera buffa, which creates humor through funny scenes and musical characterizations of the performers. Join us for Charlottesville Opera's interpretation of this 19th century rom-com on July 12 and 14!

Just Announced!
Lifeview Marketing Presents: The 14th Annual United Nations of Comedy
Saturday, November 16 at 8:00PM

Tickets are on sale now!

This week we announced the three artists selected to exhibit their work at our historic Third Street Box Office this summer: Kori Price Photography, Tobiah Mundt, and Nick Brinen. Each artist's work will be on display for three weeks, beginning with Kori Price on July 2, the 60th anniversary of the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Visit our website to learn more.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Ronny Chieng comes to on Saturday 11/9! Pre-sale this week. Tickets on sale to the general public on Friday, June 28 at 10AM.

For more info, head to .com.

This Week at The Paramount- a documentary film, a musical comedy, a celebrated comedian, and summer band performances!

-THE TONSLER LEAGUE PRESENTS:
A TIME TO YELL: MORE THAN A STATUE
Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00PM | FREE

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS [PG-13]
Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30PM

-PARAMOUNT PRESENTS:
PETE DAVIDSON: PREHAB TOUR
Thursday, June 27 at 7:00PM & 9:30PM

-CVILLE BAND PRESENTS:
SUMMER AT THE PARAMOUNT —
OPEN REHEARSAL
Saturday, June 29 at 12:45PM | FREE
FAMILY POPS CONCERT
Sunday, June 30 at 3:30PM | FREE

This Week at The Paramount- Charlottesville Opera returns with a fun romantic comedy!

-CHARLOTTESVILLE OPERA PRESENTS:
THE MUSIC MAN
Friday, June 21 at 7:00PM
Saturday, June 22 at 1:30PM & 7:00PM
Sunday, June 23 at 1:30PM

Just Announced!
The Tonsler League Presents: A Time to Yell: More Than a Statue
Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00PM

Registration for this free documentary screening is available at our website.

Just Announced!
Paramount Presents: The Capitol Fools
Sunday, September 15 at 4:00PM

Pre-sale next week. General on-sale starts Friday, June 21 at 10AM.

As practicing window display artists ourselves, we're always on the lookout for top-notch arrangements on the Downtown Mall. Check out Audrey II at Hedge Fine Blooms before you see it in reel life (pun intended) on the Big Screen in Little Shop of Horrors, on Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30PM, in collaboration with Virginia Theatre Festival and The Virginia Film Festival.

Just Announced!
Brooks Running / Prolyfyck Present: Prolyfyck Run Creww 5-Year Anniversary
Saturday, July 20 at 6:00PM

Free, and no registration is required!

This Week at The Paramount- learn about our history at one of our free historical tours!

-FREE HISTORICAL TOURS
Wednesday, June 12 at 11:00AM & 5:30PM

"Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Happy Pride Month!

Just Announced!
Paramount Presents: Leslie Odom Jr.—The Christmas Tour
Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30PM

Pre-sale next week. General on-sale starts Friday, June 14 at 10AM.

Just Announced!
Starr Hill Presents: Robert Earl Keen
Saturday, August 10 at 8:00PM

Pre-sale this week. General on-sale starts Friday, June 7 at 10AM.

Just Announced!
Upfront Inc. Presents: Becky Robinson: The She Gone Tour
Saturday, September 7 at 7:30PM

General on-sale starts Friday, June 7 at 10AM.

This Week at The Paramount- an art history film, a free tour, a hilarious road trip film, and a powerful historical drama.

-PARAMOUNT PRESENTS:
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN™ - MY NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON
Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00PM

-FREE HISTORICAL TOUR!
Saturday, June 8 at 11:00AM

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR [PG-13]
Saturday, June 8 at 7:30PM

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
MILK [R]
Sunday, June 9 at 2:00PM

Just Announced!
Paramount Presents: Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30PM

Pre-sale next week. General on-sale starts Friday, June 7 at 10AM.

Just Announced!
The Charlottesville Band Presents: Summer at The Paramount!
These are free events and do not require advance registration. Visit our website for more info!

We're inching towards a great milestone here at The Paramount - 100,000 patrons through the door this fiscal year. That's a BIG number for us and makes us very proud of our entire community. Could you be that lucky number one hundred thousand before July 1? There might be something a little bit special in your future if so. Check out our calendar to see what's coming up soon!

Image credit: Rob Garland Photographers

Just Announced!
Moxie Events Presents: Lights Out: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Saturday, August 17 at 7:30PM

24K Magic: Tribute to Bruno Mars
Saturday, August 24 at 7:30PM

Tickets are on sale now.

This Week at The Paramount- one of the biggest soccer matches of the year and an unforgettable musical are on our screen!

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL | FREE
Saturday, June 1 at 3:00PM

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
THE MUSIC MAN [G]
Sunday, June 2 at 2:00PM

This summer, don't forget sunscreen and what's on our Screen! Visit our website for more info.

This Week at The Paramount- a cult-favorite comedy, a prominent author, and free tours!

-PARAMOUNT ON SCREEN:
BEING JOHN MALKOVICH [R]
Monday, May 20 at 7:30PM

-PARAMOUNT PRESENTS:
DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN — "GREAT MINDS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME"
Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00PM

-FREE HISTORICAL TOURS!
Wednesday, May 22 at 11:00AM & 5:30PM
Saturday, May 25 at 11:00AM

Facebook can be cool! A patron sent us this old ticket voucher from 1957. We are grateful to still be serving the community 67 years later!