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Tour The Paramount Theater!

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Tour The Paramount Theater!

When
Feb 18th, 2026
11:00am - 5:30pm
Where
215 E. Main St.CharlottesvilleVA

Wednesday, February 18th at 11AM & 5:30PM. FREE

Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!

Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!

Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!

See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!

Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length. Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.

Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.

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