Plan Your Visit
Directions & Parking
The theatres are located next to each other on Congress Ave, between 7th and 8th Streets.
The Paramount & State Theatres
713 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Parking: 600 Congress Avenue Parking Garage (enter from 7th Street across from Perry’s Steakhouse). Parking for most shows is $10 with an exit voucher purchased at our bar or Box Office before the show.
Other options include CapMetro bus routes, seamless rideshare pullup, metered street parking, and more.
Know Before You Go
We’re switching to a new, seamless mobile ticket experience. Tickets purchased on November 14, 2023 and after can be found by logging in to your mobile wallet. Tickets purchased prior to that date can be found via email as a PDF attachment that you can pull up on your mobile device or print out.
- Clear bags should not exceed 14″ x 12″ x 6″ in size.
- Small, non-clear clutch bags will be allowed, and should not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” in size.
- The following personal items are NOT permitted: food or beverage of any kind, weapons of any shape or size (including firearms, explosives, pocket knives, etc.), cameras or recorders of any kind.
Come early to take in ATX history while enjoying our wide selection of mixed drinks, wine, cider, all-Texas beers, Maine Root sodas, Rambler Sparkling Water, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR BARS ARE CASHLESS
We strive to be accessible to all patrons of the arts. Find out more about seating accommodation, Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs), sign language interpreters, and more.
Find our ticket and show policies, frequently asked questions, seat maps, and more. Includes all the ways you can reach our helpful Box Office team!
Eat, Sleep & Drink Nearby
No matter what you’re looking for—foodie recs, a quick bite, post-show cocktails, historic downtown vibes, or beyond—we’ve got you covered.
Show Your Ticket: Our friends at Caroline, Sapori Italian Kitchen, and Driskill Bar & Grill all offer special discounts when you’re having a night out at the Paramount!
Avenue of Paramount Stars: You’ll find stars just outside our doors that honor Texas artists who have made incredible contributions to Austin culture through the city’s historic theatres. There are currently six stars: Ruthie Foster, Delbert McClinton, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, and one for Greater Tuna’s Jaston Williams and Joe Sears.
Saint Cecilia + Houdini: Once inside the Paramount auditorium, look up to see a neoclassical style painting of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians. Look to the top left of Saint Cecilia for a small hole in the ceiling. Legend has it that the Houdini Hole was carved to perform a suspended levitation trick when he performed eight shows here in 1916.
Still have questions?
Our Box Office team is here to help – whether you prefer email, phone, or in-person!
For quick reference, you can email us at boxoffice@austintheatre.org or call 512-474-1221.
