The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville

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

Wednesday, December 2 | 7:30 pm

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A cartoon of a police offer with a dog's head standing in front of a city. Text reads, "Dog Man: The Musical"

Saturday, November 28 | 4:00 pm

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Pirates raise a man up on stage while people around them cheer. Text reads, "New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players / The Pirates of Penzance."

Saturday, January 23 | 2:00 pm

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Upcoming Events

Live Broadcasts

A woman sits on a stage surrounded by ruins and sings. Text reads, "Carmen."

Met Live in HD: Carmen

November 14, 2026 | 1:00 pm

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Live Events

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Virginia Dance Company Presents: Rock with DCO

November 15, 2026 | 2:00 pm

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Live Events

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Live Nation & Starr Hill Present: Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife

November 18, 2026 | 7:30 pm

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Comedy, Live Events

Three men pose with their heads repeated in different colors and firework motifs. Text reads, "Please Don't Destroy: LIVE / Friday, November 20 / Charlottesville, VA / The Paramount Theater."

Live Nation Presents: Please Don’t Destroy: LIVE

November 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm

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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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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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With Generous Grant Support from

VCU Commission for the Arts

Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors

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

Awards

League of Historic American Theatres