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Paramount Theatre
1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202, United States
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Ph
Review №1

Incredible theatre! I have visited it for the first time, and it was a truly amazing experience. Architecture and interior design were outstanding. It is truly an incredibly beautiful place to visit. We were here for a concert with my wife and we liked everything incredibly. Lighting, decorations, comfortable seating, snacks. Everything is really at the highest level, I highly recommend everyone to visit this theater at least once when you are in Denver - even just for the sake of self-development.

La
Review №2

Such a beautiful place. The history is amazing and the ushers were so kind in telling us extra details. Make sure you go upstairs as well ti see all of the extras. One challenge is that the seats are incredibly uncomfortable and the show intermission was awkwardly timed and just added to ensure everyone could go get more drinks. But... would go again.

Le
Review №3

Recently, it was our first time attending a concert at the Paramount. We were amazed at the interior of the theatre! I sat for about a half hour before the show started researching it’s history. It’s been really well preserved and taken care of. We had great seats. The staff was super helpful. The location is ok. We couldn’t find a good restaurant to pop into before the show though. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to seeing another show there soon!

Al
Review №4

The Paramount Theater is an awesome historical venue. The aesthetics are pleasing and the sound is amazing. I enjoy sitting up in the mezzanine area great View.

La
Review №5

I was here in September of 2019 to see Avril Lavigne. I loved the theater, Avril put on an amazing show!

Ca
Review №6

This venue is a gem. Balcony seating for the event I attended, yet still felt very intimate and part of the event on stage. The theater itself was beautiful. The staff was helpful and very kind. Parking was easy. Am looking forward to attending more events at this theatre.

Le
Review №7

Beautiful, elegant, and historic theatre in downtown Denver. The ticket pricing for shows here is reasonable making it an accessible venue. The service at the front door and bar was great. The seats are old but comfortable. The overall experience at the Paramount theater was fantastic and the atmosphere elevated the concert and live music experience. The only downside is limited access to washrooms.

Li
Review №8

This beautiful old theatre still has a lot of life in her. Saw an oldies show which was phenomenal. If I have one complaint its the long process of entering the venue. I understand management wants to keep us safe but it takes so long to get in and find your seats.

Ot
Review №9

The pictures didnt come out well but I was impressed at how well we were able to see Neil Gaiman from literally the furthest back seat in the balcony. We opted for central seating over closer but at a harsh angle and these were the only ones in our price range. Well worth it though. Sold out show to an amazing author and story yelled. Great people, mostly friendly staff, overpriced beer, but they were managing a hell of a lot of people, and I think they did a pretty good job of it.

Co
Review №10

Great old theatre in Downtown Denver. It’s a good venue for seeing concerts, they have beer, and and a full bar. It feels a little dingy but is a great place to see a show.

E
Review №11

The sound quality is always great. While it does get pretty packed, the staff is helpful and efficient. Theres no bad seats, unless you get stuck behind a tall person or by chatty people. Overall, a great venue.

Da
Review №12

Beautiful historic building. Art deco interior work a visit. Went to see Ira Glass here. We had first row balcony seats which were fantastic but best for someone a little taller. Im almost 5 ft 5 inches and had to sit on my husband coat to see over solid balcony railing. The railing is wide and did offer a place to place our drinks though. Several parking lots are located nearby.

Re
Review №13

Had never been before. The theater is very unique. Lovely art on the walls. Rich colors. Had a good time. Saw Bill Engvall in concert. Seating is cramped. And the seats are kinda narrow. But it is an old building. Getting out wasnt bad. Bathrooms had lines but thats to be expected. Had a very good time. Staff was very nice.

Ju
Review №14

Seats were decent and had a great experience. Bartender was awesome!

Le
Review №15

Attended a show here tonight! I saw some of my favorite YouTubers, the Game Grumps! This venue is a historic one, as many are in CO, but the atmosphere is really cool. The paintings on the wall are old, and the ceiling has a pretty stellar design. You go in and you feel like you’ve stepped back in time in the best way possible.The only thing I didn’t like about it, that I have qualms with about every venue, is that somehow they have the audacity to charge $16 for the worst whisky ginger I’ve ever had. I realize that venues gain a lot of their money from alcohol sales, but it’s pretty astounding what they think they can charge. It’s a slap in the face to the patrons. I would wager that you could cut the cost in half, and people would buy 2-3x more booze than they would otherwise. But hey, what do I know?Great location off the 16th st. Mall. If you’d like to come down to Denver and make a day of it, this is an excellent way to end it. All around there are parking lots and structures, stores and restaurants, as well as super convenient access to public transport. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is wanting to see a show in Denver! Just, get boxed up at one of the many restaurants or bars around the area before you go to the show.

Ra
Review №16

Ive seen a number of shows here and am always blown away! The theater has such history and the staff is wonderful! Above and beyond is their middle name!

Ty
Review №17

Its classic, see some sort of live performance here, you will not be disappointed.

To
Review №18

The Paramount is one of the best live venues in Denver. Its big enough to get well-known acts without being so big that you need binoculars to see the performance. Bundle that with the classic interiors, friendly staff and a generously sized bar in the lobby and you have the makings of a great evening.

Ni
Review №19

This place is wonderful!!! Lots of parking available for an affordable price.. I really enjoyed my first experience at this theater and I cant wait to go back for another event!

Co
Review №20

Do you think they manufacturer that delightfully nostalgic old theater smell? After decades of being open how in the hell does it still smell like the 1950s? Love it.

Lu
Review №21

Great place very clean and organized. Very good customer service and bartenders

Ro
Review №22

Beautiful, old theater! Be sure to look up, check out the balcony and observe the details - even the stair rails/ballusters are handsomely crafted.Saw the Simon and Garfunkel Story tonight and it was great!

Ti
Review №23

Love seeing shows here! Always a great line up, awesome staff and great service. Pro Tip: go all the way to the far end of the bar for amazing service and a less crowded experience.

Ka
Review №24

Beautiful historic theater! Went here to see Ira Glass, first time to visit this venue and was blown away with how beautiful it is. Beverage service was quick and reasonable, bathrooms clean, and the security line to get in went quickly and was very organized. If you have a chance to see something here, take the opportunity to see historic Denver!

Ga
Review №25

Nick Mason was amazing. Theatre is spectacular

Ho
Review №26

I seen the Joe Budens Podcast here, and I had such a wonderful time . The ushers were nice, and informative . The venue was nice, and huge . I appreciate that we were allowed to move seats

Sh
Review №27

It was the perfect sized venue. I think there might be a ghost. I felt a blow on the top of my head from behind. When I turned to look there was only a wall behind me!

Me
Review №28

I came to the Paramount Theater to see Amanda Palmer. The show was FANTASTIC, but that is not what I am reviewing here, now am I? The Paramount Theater itself was a wonderful venue. My only wishes would be that the floor in the orchestra area was clean - it was so sticky that I was adhering to the carpet even after walking around during the whole of intermission - and that the front area had better aisle lighting. The main seating was perfectly well lit, but I was stumbling in the dark at the front, and it was a bit unnerving.The staff at the bar (and everywhere else) were wonderfully friendly! I really appreciated that the Paramount allowed the bathrooms to be changed to gender neutral for the evening. Things went so much more quickly for everyone that way.

Ma
Review №29

There is really not a bad seat in the house, a very intimate theater. We watched American Idol live sat in row N Orchestra and could see fine. They do sell snacks and drinks and there is the Paramount Cafe located next door.

Je
Review №30

The venue is very cool, I love how old and artsy it is inside. Buying the tickets online was a bit of a headache, however. It required I download the app Flash seats, which didnt let me log in and receive my tickets nor create a new account even. Ridiculous. They were thankfully able to retrieve them at the venue, but it was annoying. Also, its nice that you can leave your seats for refreshments whenever you want throughout the show, but its also quite distracting and interrupts the show for everyone else.

Jo
Review №31

I came to see Pee Wees Big Adventure 35th Anniversary and it was awesome.

Ju
Review №32

Great venue for a show. They really need to address the lack of restrooms. Didnt even come close to making it there during the intermission and ended up using the mens. Still missed some of the show. In fact, I wouldve missed at least another 10 minutes had I properly waited.

Ma
Review №33

A great venue to see a psychedelic throwback band!

Jo
Review №34

Always a great time here. This time bbn out it was Beth Hart & Kenny Wayne Sheoherd Band. great venue, excellent sound, not really a bad seat in the house, good eats nearby

Br
Review №35

The venue is vintage and contains rich history! However, the flow of travel is pretty bad when exiting the venue. The seats are really close not allowing for the best leg room. It’s a Colorado classic, you should enjoy what ever show you’re coming for!

jo
Review №36

Lovely venue; however its a challenge finding parking on event nights.I would not mind the issue finding parking , or standing in line. Provided I can find a friend interested in seeing different Artist perform their.

Ca
Review №37

Came here with my brother and my uncle and we watched a movie about fishing. It was awesome!We had to wait in line in the cold for a long time, but it wasn’t the worst. The seating is a little cramped if you have really long legs, but if you are short you will fit just fine.Nice decorations! It’s got a post-glory day phantom of the opera feel to it.In the film, the fisherman went to Mongolia to catch a huge fish. They taught the Mongolian kids how to fly fish and they rode horses and ate dumplings.The river was pretty muddy due to rain so they didn’t catch much, but on the last day they caught the hugest fish!Probably the best Mongolia fishing film I’ve ever seen.Restrooms were clean and the concession stand is also clean, but not the nicest I’ve seen.I will definitely come back for another event sometime!

Ad
Review №38

I took off a star just because the alcoholic drinks there are the most expensive of any venue Ive been to. I acknowledge alcohol is really expensive at any venue but this is by far the worst Ive seen! The staff was nice, seating is well designed, acoustics were wonderful and an easy place to access by public transportation. Overall a very good experience!

Er
Review №39

Two nights of Rise Against at the Paramount Theatre. What a spectacular show at such an iconic venue. Everyone needs to see a show there at least once!

Pa
Review №40

Great show just a lot of people walking around during the show

Ka
Review №41

I love this venue. Its easy to get to with ample parking in a close by garage. Its very near the Hard Rock cafe where we like to go before a show.

Ka
Review №42

One of my favorite venues. The inside is beautiful. Saw Willow and Jaden, and Wanda Sykes and both shows were so good!!! Dont sit under the mezzanine for concerts, the sound isnt the best, but everywhere else it great!! Also, I suggest taking a Lyft, parking is uncertain because it is downtown.

Yv
Review №43

Saw my man Travis Tritt tonight. Was great.

Ki
Review №44

You will fill the history as soon as you walk in. A little musty & the restrooms are weathered. However, it is a beautiful theatre & Ive enjoyed every show I have seen here with my friends and family. A bonus is how charming and funny the crews are who work here. So go see an awesome show & Enjoy!

Jo
Review №45

Great venue with helpful staff. The interior is gorgeous! We sat I the Balcony and had a great view.

Mi
Review №46

Intimate theatre. Beautifully decorated from years gone. I love coming here. Saw Satriani and The Hendrix Experience here. It was Amazing!!!

Mi
Review №47

Had to wait in a long, long line in the cold to get in, such that we were seated right before the show started in spite of being early. We were seated on uncomfortable folding chairs, not the worst sort, but not at all what I would expect from a theater with the caliber of entertainment the Paramount hosts and the ticket prices. The bathrooms there cannot handle the capacity - make sure you are relieved before you get there.

Au
Review №48

The venue is amazing. The walls are covered in what appears to be original artwork. All of the seats give a good view of the stage and sound travels pretty well to the back of the theater.

Ma
Review №49

I love this venue! Obviously the assigned seating helps make getting there near Showtime so worth it. They have their own parking lot because its so difficult to find decent parking downtown. The employees have been friendly Every time I have attended. Which has been 4x in the past 2 yrs. I love watching shows here.

Jo
Review №50

This is a decent, pretty theater in downtown Denver. Its in a nice location, though the parking offered was several blocks away, not great for a group with little kids. We got nice seats and it turned out they were just in regular individual chairs that had been arranged in rows and werent very comfortable. Apart from that ut was nice, though.

Ow
Review №51

Great theater with great sound quality, but its pretty small and not the most comfortable. Also its very old. It does deserve its place in Denvers history.

Jo
Review №52

We really like this place because it feels more up close and personal with the acts. Staff is always kind, courteous, and helpful.

Jo
Review №53

Been at the Paramount Theater for several shows. Never disappointed. Great venue to see Australian Pink Floyd. Fantastic show! Definitely a great place for live music. Not a bad seat in the house!

Ju
Review №54

Awesome venue and great seats throughout. Sound and Video quality for the Film Festivals is great too.

gi
Review №55

Never been here before, great experience the only thing I would change is the seats they need to be upgraded when you sit down you are sitting more back in the chair versus sitting in a up right position. Overall its a beautiful theater!

da
Review №56

In a word, Wow! It was historic, beautiful, and impressive in every way (even from the cheap seats), with modern conveniences like a bar, snacks, nice rest rooms, and artist and Paramount merchandise areas. Reminded me of the beloved fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Saw KD Lang there doing Ingenue Redux (25th anniversary), which made it even more special. What a great (and funny) entertainer she is. And the curtain lighting was simply stunning all night long, all of which made for a very unforgettable experience. Cant wait to go back to see more shows there. I heard they have specific parking down the street (rare in Denver), but i got lucky, and got free street parking a few feet from the entrance.

Ja
Review №57

Beautiful old theatre. Exactly how a proper old theatre should be. Loved it

Am
Review №58

Perfect venue for a more intimate performance than a place like the Pepsi Center. Nicer, reserved seating with bar accessibility on each level. Took away 2 stars. For such a wonderful venue, which is ALWAYS packed, they HAVE GOT TO ADD MORE WOMENS RESTROOMS. They are losing bar and concert paraphernalia customers because by the time the women get out of the restrooms, the vendor tables are closing. HUGE disservice to patrons since its a lack in Paramounts facilities creating the problem to begin with.

Ja
Review №59

A group of us adults and our toddlers went there for a show (baby shark). We parked at the Pavilion mall parking lot, which was kind of expensive at $15 for the weekday evening. We all had dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe which was right opposite the theater and had other families heading to the same show. Getting into theater was easy. The interior is a little dated including old carpeting inside the theater itself. Acoustics were decent.

Ba
Review №60

There for the Banff Mountain Film Festival world tour - lovely theater. Intermission definitely turns in to chaos, but thats to be expected with a full house in a relatively small old theater.

Le
Review №61

Went to see Adam Trent the Illusionist. Fun family event with audience participation. Theater is old yet charming - we have been here twice and liked it both times.There is a big screen over the act so all can see better. Seats in the theater are very small, and even smaller people will have a hard time hitting the concessions or bathroom during a show so take care of that before sitting down. Parking at Tremont Garage is USUALLY free for the event-be sure to check-but if you take more than an hour to exit, they start charging.

Na
Review №62

Saw Brian Regan. Great show! Also easy 3 block walk to the lite rail to avoid parking.

Tr
Review №63

Went for The Nutcracker, got the Backcracker.It was our 1st time at the Paramount theater and we went to go see The Nutcracker tonight. The Nutcracker I would give 5 stars, but the comfort in the seats and the lack of leg room, brought it down a couple notches. Its definitely a cool building considered it was built around 1930. But back in 1930 they built these seats like everybody was 5 foot tall and weighs 100lbs. Im 59 and size 10. It was about as comfortable as a middle seat on Frontier Airlines for 2 hours. But worse. Sorry guys.

Du
Review №64

Avsolutely in the top 3 indoor venues in the state. Fantastic acoustics, garunteed smaller crowd due to seating restrictions... and even if you sit in the back, you see an amazong show. Please give it a chance if you havent been!

Mo
Review №65

My wife and I came here for the Janelle Monae concert and it was just a lovely intimate environment. Parking was set up for us and we didnt have an issue any time throughout the evening. The people that worked there was nice.

Ti
Review №66

Burgers were fantastic. Sweet potato fries with ranch out of this world. Only the soda was not primed correctly so it didnt taste right. That may be coke or Pepsi fault though

Mi
Review №67

Big enough to get some decent acts, but small enough to have an old time ornate theater feel. Some of the seating arrangement choices management makes seem odd... like, a dancing area for Nightwish’s show, but not Nick Cave’s? Overall a real local gem.

Vi
Review №68

Very nice. Happy to see they r remodeling. Also the concession staff was great.

Le
Review №69

Staff was amazing and got everyone in the theater and seated for the Game Grumps Live Show!Bar staff was great at listening to orders and getting them out quick for everyone!Bathrooms were clean and not busy.Leaving the theater everything was relatively smooth and staff was present to help point people in the right direction!Great Service! Great Night!

Da
Review №70

I saw Dream theatre here awesome venue

St
Review №71

Awesome venue for concerts! Super beer on tap. Facilities people are friendly.

Mi
Review №72

Beautiful venue. Amazing acoustics.I would recommend taking a ride share when you go because parking that is nearby is limited.Worth the trip downtown.

Ka
Review №73

The building is so beautiful. Great seats no matter where they are located.

Bl
Review №74

First time here will differently go back again.. sounds great in there

Gu
Review №75

Really cool location for a theatre, right in the heart of 16th st mall. Its your average theatre experience aside from that.

SD
Review №76

Saw Eric Andre and had an awesome time. The venue was lit. Crowd was hype. Eric was funnier than fu¢k!!As fast as the theatre goes it was really cold and the seat was uncomfortable. The sound and lighting was decent. Overall great experience

Kr
Review №77

There are 2 stalls in the womens upstairs bathrooms and the line was ridiculous both times I went. My seat was lumpy. The venue itself could use some updates. A positive was that the drink sales were speedy.

Is
Review №78

I love the Snoopy sing-along thing. Is a really great show and I cant wait to come to other one.

Em
Review №79

I simply walked by. The sidewalk was quite fairly clean. The posters in their windows promoting upcoming artists and events were interesting for the most part. Sorry to say, but I did not look up to read the Marquee, so I am unable to tell you who is playing there right now. Overall, I give The Paramount three stars for my walk-by experience.

Au
Review №80

Saw Brian Regan here. The venue is perfectly built for a stand up comedian. Even when sitting in the back, you can see the comedian well.

Ju
Review №81

Great place to go.. But first go to West of Surrender for a quick bight to eat and a few cocktails. Its right next door. Avoid the long lines inside and out.

Ch
Review №82

Old but still nice theater. Just annoying that during the ballet we were watching, they still allowed late comers to enter. It was very distracting, as there were a lot of late comers. People didnt seem to respect the ballet like they used to, at least not in this theater. I would say it was fine if it was a rock concert but for ballet or plays, the theater ushers should wait for the next act or intermission to let late people come in.

Mi
Review №83

Absolutely beautiful theatre. Sound is great

Ja
Review №84

Efficient security and a great event! Validated parking at Tremont garage is a big plus.

Ca
Review №85

A group of us went to an 80s cover band- Hairball!! I dont think there is a bad seat in the house. Had an absolute blast!! Great venue!!

Ko
Review №86

I took my 4 year old daughter to see the Disney Junior Dance Party. We had a lot of fun.

La
Review №87

Beautiful theater to see shows at. The Carbanaro Effect live was amazing

Li
Review №88

I gave been there many times for various events and concerts. Sound is great,employees are friendly. Just be careful of the speed bumps in the main aisles. If you are not paying attention you can easily trip.

Le
Review №89

Very nice smaller venue. Not a bad seat in the house. This is the Pink Floyd Laser show.

Ka
Review №90

They need to take out a row in the mezzanine section and then space the rows out a bit. I was so extremely uncomfortable and in order to get out the people next to you actually need to exit the row to get by them without getting all personal. Also need to increase the bathroom capacity. It’s just an old theatre that needs some updating.

Mi
Review №91

Awesome venue. First time there. The concessions could have stayed open a bit longer, but it was Tuesday

Al
Review №92

One of my absolute favorite places to catch a concert. The sound is usually excellent, the proximity to the performers is always intimate enough to be worth the trouble of a 30 minute drive and the cost of the tickets, Etc. The free parking is also a huge Plus and if you have an electric car you can charge it for free while you watch the concert, hows that for a nice evening?

Jo
Review №93

Saw the Warren Miller flick and had a good time. As always the place was busy, jumping and full of energy.

St
Review №94

This is a beautiful old theater, but the policies in place are not great for seeing a show there. The security and ushering staff require you to sit quietly in you seat or you may be removed. Music, especially live rock music, is a passionate experience that should be enjoyed with passion which may include dancing and singing along. This is a theater for a specific brand of older, white folks who like to enjoy their music with stoicism and stoney faced expressions.

Sh
Review №95

Great and friendly staff. Family and I saw Charlie brown Christmas had a wonderful time

bo
Review №96

Every seat was good even though we sat 5 rows from the top. Will go back again.

Jo
Review №97

A beautiful Theater with a great atmosphere. I just saw Australian Pink Floyd perform and it was an incredibly good show. The acoustics are awesome. Any performance there is worth the trip!

Do
Review №98

This is my favorite venue in Denver. A deco theme, great beer on tap and the nice acoustics.

Jo
Review №99

Total confusion getting into the show and then to have to deal with a rude Northeasterner ticket gestopo didnt make the beginning of what should have been a great night very welcoming. Theater is rundown and awards were uncomfortable to suit in for four hours. The concession/bartender was very kind and accommodating.

Er
Review №100

This theater has so much history within its walls and has a beautiful facade inside the theater itself. However, the company that operates the space needs to invest some money into it. Create wider aisles, maybe with a few less chairs overall, add more comfortable chairs too, work on the tech so cables and speakers dont intrude on viewing the stage, and then create a more efficient way of checking people in so there arent always such long lines outside. Also enforcing rules for no flash and no sound in the theater needs to be implemented.

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  • Address:1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202, United States
  • Site:http://www.paramountdenver.com/
  • Phone:+1 303-623-0106
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
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