Paramount Theatre

The grande dame of Austin theatres is old, ornate, and awesome. Sit in the balcony for a better view of the ceiling mural , and don't forget a sweater – they like to crank the A/C.

The 1915 Vaudeville-era theater presents musicals , plays, comedians and musicians - both touring and homegrown. The Summer Classic Film Series is a great way to stay cool on hot summer nights.

Using the Paramount’s night lights as a backdrop for pics? Turn off your flash or set your camera to Night Portrait, perfect for getting good exposure of both the subject and illuminated background.

The upstairs bathrooms are worth the trip

Built in 1915, the Paramount, is home to Austin’s red carpet film premieres and is part of the SXSW and the Austin Film Festival . Including opener The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, & final The East.

Summer classic film series is a must every year, and flix tix is the way to go. Seeing a Marx brothers film at a theater where the brothers actually performed is priceless.

Friday, March 7, 2014 - 7:00PM - 9:05PM Jon Favreau’s indie comedy , Chef (World Premiere) will be making its presence felt as the Opening Night Film

Such a cool venue. Intimate space. Not originally designed for concerts , but works surprisingly well . Takes you back in time.

Built in 1915, this classic theater has hosted performers from Houdini to Foo Fighters. Don’t let a long movie line scare you away: the Paramount holds 1,200 people.

It's a great theatre with great venues and historic ambiance, however know that the seats are really tight and uncomfortable for large, tall people.

Wonderful theatre & a definite gem of Austin! If you are able to catch a show in there, do!

Their Summer Film Series is a classic way to beat the heat with double features from May to September. The theater also rolls out the red carpet for local premieres.

Summer Film Classics presents The Gay Divorcee with Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton and Betty Grable. Come either Saturday at 1PM or at 5:15PM!

Beautiful theater for movie premieres at SXSW. It's large enough there is often space for rush tickets.

Nice venue, but nearly impossible to navigate through as the corridors are so narrow—you will literally be in lines that wrap around a floor just for drinks.

Has 1,300 seats. You can be standing in a line around the corner to Brazos and still get in. For popular films don't leave gaps next to a person beside you to avoid people stepping over you.

Loved this theatre and simply can't wait to go back !!

Saw Jimmy Carr here. Great show in the venue is always pretty solid. Seats are good, cocktails are weak. But that’s fine.

Great old cinema with a fantastic sound system . Saw the world premier of Furious 7 here.

I was lucky enough to see Psycho at the Paramount Theatre and it was so much fun. My excitement for seeing it on the big screen , as it originally appeared, came out when my friend and I were the only

At least once in your life you should experience a show from the box seats. Amazing. What a cool old hip theatre. Lietza is the best!

This might sound silly. But Paramount Theater has the classiest bathrooms in all of Austin....it's an amazing venue too, of course.

About to hear Uncle Joe Biden tell it like it is.

Everyone always crowds the downstairs bar by the entrance. Upstairs typically has very little wait.

Time for a music break? $10 and you’re in for a SXSW Film screening, usually with a Director’s Q&A. We wouldn’t expect you to take a bbq & booze break too, they deliver direct to your chair!

This Austin landmark has had everybody from Houdini to John Oliver in its nearly 100 years of existence. From music to movies to comedy it's always a great experience. Read more

Here's a Google calendar for the Summer Film Series : hov3ub5jojnr8s46njbt4bp5ho@group.calendar.google.com

If you buy a season pass for their fall-spring programs, you get free parking at the 1 American Center for performances .

Amazing show with David Ramirez and Noah Gunderson. $6 for a can of beer was a bit excessive.

A fun audience and great movie selections

VH1 Rock Docs DOWNLOADED World Premieres here at SXSW 2013!Napster: The Music . The battle. The revolution. Directed by Alex Winter. Read more

I think whenever this theater originally opened, people were 6" shorter.

They show old school movies here and it's the best thing ever.

Need to get away from the tech nerds? Go meet some film geeks for SXSW film and start using phrases like "Tarantino-esque" in day-to-day conversation. - Royal Frasier

The center of the universe during SXSW, the historic Paramount is home of movie premiers and other unique events .

Great venue!! Perfect setting for "Gone with the Wind" or anything really

Remember to bring a sweater even in the summertime. It's very chilly inside!

Great place to catch some old movies with a date. Read more

Built in 1939 and stayed un-haunted until 1953.

This theater holds 1,200 people so don't let a long line scare you off.

My favorite theater!

Bring a inflatable seat doughnut . Worst chairs in any theater. But you gotta love 'em for their film selection.

Such a wonderful venue.

A historical landmark , this nonprofit and its neighbor, The State Theatre, support local arts education programs in low income Austin schools Read more

Beat the heat with their annual Summer Classics Movie Series

This theater is amazing. All the big films of Sxsw are shown here

Love this theatre! This is where I met Spike Lee, my chance to Do The Right Thing! #mookie

It's called Air Conditioning folks. Try turning it on.

Saw great movie the african queen here,

Really enjoy the double features of old movies here!