Paramount Theatre Oakland
Visiting Paramount Theatre Oakland
Getting there & parking
The theatre is surrounded by several major parking facilities. Please check hours of operation before parking to confirm garage remains open for the full length of the event. Parking is available at the following locations: οΏ½ Telegraph Plaza Garage - located at 2100 Telegraph Avenue and 21st Street οΏ½ Franklin Plaza Lot - located on 19th between Franklin and Broadway οΏ½ Douglas Parking Lot - located on 21st and Broadway (enter on 21st) οΏ½ Limited street parking is also available on the blocks surrounding theatre. Please check hours for street cleaning and metered parking.
Accessibility
The Paramount Theatre is committed to accessibility for all guests. Please note, there is no elevator in the Paramount Theatre. All accessible seats are located on the Orchestra Level. The Balcony Level is not accessible. The theatre offers the following accessible seating: wheelchair accessible, semi-ambulatory and deaf / hard of hearing / blind / low vision. Companion seats are available directly beside accessible seating and must be purchased at the same time. For more information on accessible seating please visit: paramountoakland.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility.
Entry & venue rules
All guests require a ticket to enter the venue. The theatre has a strict no re-entry policy. No outside food or beverages are allowed. No cameras or recording devices are permitted. Banners, flags, posters or signs of any kind are prohibited to enter. For additional information please check: paramountoakland.org/plan-your-visit.
Children & age policy
The theatres standard child policy is all ages require a ticket, no children under 2. Please check the specific child policy for your event because it can differ. Child policies are dictated by each event and do not always align with the theatres standard policy.
Box office
The Box Office is open on Fridays between 12:00pm - 5:00pm. It is closed Saturday through Thursday unless there is an event. The Event Box Office opens 1.5 hours prior to show time. Please check our website, paramountoakland.org, for updates regarding the Box Office schedule and holiday closures.
The Box Office number is 510-465-6400. Please leave a message during off-hours and Box Office Staff will return your call.
Will call is not an option for ticket delivery for the Paramount Theatre. The theatre does not accept dropped off Will Call from guests.
The Paramount Theatre is a cashless venue and does not accept cash payments. All points of sale accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover in the form of a physical debit or credit card and via Apple Pay or Google Pay on mobile devices.
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Uptown Oakland Southbound β 2 min walk Β· station
- 19th Street Oakland β 3 min walk Β· subway
- Uptown Oakland Northbound β 4 min walk Β· station
- 14th Street β 8 min walk Β· station
- Oakland City Center - 12th Street β 9 min walk Β· subway
- City Center Northbound β 10 min walk Β· station
Parking nearby
- Car park β 1 min walk
- Telegraph Plaza Public Parking Garage β 1 min walk
- The Uptown Parking β 2 min walk
- Port Labs β 3 min walk
- Chase β 3 min walk
- 1901 Franklin St. Garage β 3 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Izakaya Shodai β 1 min walk Β· restaurant
- Town Bar and Lounge β 1 min walk Β· bar
- Tierra Mia β 1 min walk Β· cafe
- Kinfolx β 1 min walk Β· cafe
- Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House β 2 min walk Β· restaurant
- Haus of Chefs β 2 min walk Β· restaurant
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
J-Red's Hood'ish & Holy Comedy Explosion
Oakland, get ready! "J-Red's Hood'ish & Holy Comedy Explosion" is taking over the legendary Paramount Theatre on Saturday, November 14th! Hosted by Oakland's own "Clean Comedy King," J-Red, this high-...
Martin Lawrence: Y'all Still Know What It Is! Tour
The Balcony level is only accessible by stairs. There is no elevator. All ages require a ticket. No children under 2 years.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma | Sitar For Mental Health
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The Wizard of Oz
1939 | Rated G | 1 hr 42m Starring: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley Directed By: Victor Fleming Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their...
Oakland Ballet: G. Lustig's The Nutcracker
The Balcony level is only accessible by stairs. There is no elevator. Ages 2 and over require a ticket. Children under 2 years do not need a ticket and must sit on parent or guardian lap. Junior/Senio...