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Paramount Theatre (Oakland)
Best time to visit
Arrive for evening performances to experience the full theatrical atmosphere and lobby glow; weekday matinees are quieter for touring the interior before crowds arrive.
Budget tips
Most events require paid tickets, prices vary by show; buy early for best seats or check discount sites like Goldstar or TodayTix for reduced fares. Look for last-minute standing-room or partial-view tickets and use public transit to avoid expensive downtown parking.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Music and theater fans, History buffs, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Faits rapides: Step through the gilded doors and the hall glows with layered gold leaf, colorful murals, and a vaulted ceiling that feels like being inside an Art Deco jewel box. An audience of about 3,000 squeezes into the auditorium for concerts, classic films, and community events, and the acoustics make even a whispered line feel full-bodied.
Points forts: Walk under a glowing Art Deco marquee and you’ll feel the air vibrate as warm amber lights wash the gilded proscenium, creating a hush that turns applause into thunder. Fingerprints from more than nine decades of shows show up on faded hand-painted posters, scuffed velvet seats, and a backstage trap door with a stubborn squeak that tour guides love to point out.
Insider tips
- Dress in smart casual layers, auditoriums can get chilly during long performances.
- Arrive 30-45 minutes early to tour and photograph the lobby before it fills up.
- Head to the main balcony for the best photos of the chandelier and murals.
- Skip long concession lines by eating beforehand or after intermission; bring cash for quicker coat check service.
Cliquez pour réserver une visite guidée GRATUITE à pied à Oakland, United States
La meilleure façon de découvrir une ville avec un guide local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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