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About Us
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.
Events
Paramount Presents: The Robert Cray Band: All Amped Up Tour 2026
- Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things – and more.
- Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival Presents: Series Concert III
- A major highlight of the 2026 Festival will be the performance of a newly commissioned work by Iranian-American composer Kian Ravaei.
- Thursday Sep 17, 2026
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival Presents: Free One-Hour Community Concert
- The event reflects the Festival’s belief that live music can bring people together across generations and backgrounds, fostering connection.
- Friday Sep 18, 2026
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival Presents: Series Concert IV
- Experience an evening of profound emotion, innovation, and timeless beauty as three masterworks come together in a captivating final concert journey.
- Saturday Sep 19, 2026
Met Live in HD: Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas: An Anniversary Celebration
- Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas is a celebration of the Met’s two decades of onstage glory as experienced in movie theaters.
- Sunday Sep 20, 2026
Paramount On Screen: Exhibition on Screen™ — James McNeill Whistler
- This will be an unmissable chance to get to know this visually spectacular artist and the influence he has had on those who followed.
- Wednesday Sep 23, 2026
Paramount On Screen: Manhattan Short Film Festival
- Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screening.
- Friday Sep 25, 2026
Paramount Presents: Ann Wilson: The Voice of Heart & Tripsitter
- Ann Wilson, known the world over as a founder and the lead singer-songwriter of the barrier-breaking band Heart, is here to stay.
- Monday Sep 28, 2026
Paramount Presents: The New Pornographers: The Former Site of Tour
- Over the past 20+ years, The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock.
- Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
Paramount Presents: An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee
- DAVID FOSTER is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. KATHARINE MCPHEE is one of a handful of artists who takes the lead in a multi-faceted career.
- Thursday Oct 1, 2026
Met Live in HD: Così fan tutte
- The Met Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations.
- Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Paramount Presents: Cirque Kalabanté—WOW: World of Words
- Get ready for a vibrant stage experience that transcends language itself!
- Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Pace Live Presents: A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
- Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
- Sunday Oct 11, 2026
Paramount Presents: Lucinda Williams and her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour
- Williams is one of our most revered artists, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs.
- Friday Oct 16, 2026
Met Live in HD: Macbeth
- Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale.
- Saturday Oct 17, 2026
Paramount Presents: The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
- With a full band and heartfelt narration, this concert captures the warmth, emotion, and musical brilliance of The Carpenters.
- Sunday Oct 18, 2026 - Saturday Dec 19, 2026
