Compiled from publicly available information · Listing last updated August 2026 · Not yet confirmed by venue
The Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California is a historic performing arts venue offering a range of accessibility accommodations for patrons. Accessible seating is available at the orchestra level for patrons who are unable to climb stairs, as the historic building has no elevator to the upper levels. Wheelchair seating locations can be requested when purchasing tickets online or by phone, and staff are trained to assist in selecting seating that best meets individual needs. Assistive listening devices are available free of charge in the theatre lobby on a first-come, first-served basis and can be picked up before showtime by leaving a form of identification.
Sign language interpreted performances are available upon request for all events, including children’s performances, with requests required no later than ten business days before the event. Audio description services, which provide narration of key visual elements woven between dialogue for patrons who are blind or have low vision, are also available upon advance request with the same ten-business-day notice requirement, though services are not guaranteed for all events.
Visitors note that early arrival is recommended when planning to use assistive listening devices to allow sufficient time to pick up and adjust the equipment.
Sign Language Interpreters
No elevator to upper levels; accessible seating is available at orchestra level only for patrons unable to climb stairs. Sign language interpreters require advance request no later than ten business days before the event. Audio description requires advance request no later than ten business days before the event and is not guaranteed for all events. Assistive listening devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis.