Paramount Presents: Shanghai Ballet—Giselle

A ballerina does an arabesque on stage with text reading, "Giselle / Shanghai Ballet."

Paramount Presents: Maria Bamford

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Paramount Presents: Winter Nights with Matteo Bocelli

A smiling man looks to the left. Text reads, "Winter Nights with / Matteo Bocelli / Live 2026."

Upcoming Events

A young woman speaks at a podium on a stage. Text reads, "Challenge Into Change / Stories of Hope and Healing."
The Women’s Initiative Presents: Challenge Into Change Community Celebration

November 4, 2026 | 6:00 pm

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Paramount On Screen: Breakfast at Tiffany’s [NR]

November 6, 2026 | 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm

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Paramount On Screen: Bridesmaids [R]

November 7, 2026 | 7:30 pm

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Tour The Paramount Theater!

November 7, 2026 | 11:00 am

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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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We’re committed to presenting a wide variety of arts, education, and entertainment opportunities for everyone to enjoy, but need your continued support.

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Since 1931

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With Generous Grant Support from

Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors

  • ArkWise
  • Bank of America
  • Carpet Plus
  • Convoy
  • Harvest Moon
  • McLean-Faulconer
  • Pepsi-Cola Central Virginia
  • Rob Garland Photographers
  • Taylor Associates
  • VPM
  • Woodard Properties
  • MARY JAE ABBITT
  • BROWN and EURE HOUSEHOLDS
  • PATTI CARY and TODD STANSBURY
  • PAM and FRANK EDMONDS
  • JANNA and DAVID GIES
  • JULIE and GEOFF MONTROSS
  • MARGARET and CHRIS NOLAND

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