Springfield’s Paramount Theater is a historic venue at 1676 Main Street, with a past that includes live performances, cinema and a nightclub. If you’re planning a visit, confirm current events, box-office arrangements and parking before setting out, since the available listings may not reflect current operations.
- Location: 1676 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts.
- From the hotel: about an 8-minute drive from Riverdale Inn.
- Box office: Ticketmaster lists it at 1708 Main Street, next to the theater entrance.
- Parking: Ticketmaster lists spaces behind the theater on Gridiron Street; confirm current availability and price.
Where the Paramount Theater is
The Paramount Theater stands on Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Its block is associated with the Massasoit House/Paramount property, also listed at 1708 Main Street and 33 Gridiron Street, so listings may show different addresses for the venue and related locations.
The theater block’s story reaches back to the Massasoit House Hotel, which opened in 1843, according to Springfield Museums. Sources give a range of dates for the theater’s development: it was added to the hotel in 1926 and the old hotel was absorbed into the new theater in 1929. The building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, according to the city.
The city describes a venue that shifted over decades from live performances to cinema, then became the Hippodrome nightclub, which operated from 1999 to 2011. The New England Farm Workers Council purchased the theater space in 2011; the city reported that it then sat vacant. This history is useful context, but it doesn’t establish current visitor operations.
What to check before your visit
Check current event availability and box-office arrangements before making plans for the Paramount Theater. Ticketmaster lists the venue address as 1700 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, and the box office at 1708 Main Street, next to the theater entrance.
Ticketmaster lists box-office hours as Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but the listing may not reflect current operations. It also gives the venue’s general information phone number as (413) 736-4351. Check the official site before you go, and confirm details directly if you plan to visit the box office.
For Paramount Theater tickets, look for an active event listing and confirm the ticket details there before traveling; don’t assume the venue is currently open for visits just because it has a published address or box-office hours.
How do you get from West Springfield to the theater?
Route R10 connects Union Station and Westfield Center via Westfield Walmart, with service to Westfield State University when Route 10S is not running. Its listed stops include Main / Bridge in West Springfield and Union Station in Springfield.
If you’re considering the bus, check PVTA schedules and alerts for current departure times and service changes. PVTA also publishes Springfield-area route schedules, including the R10 Westfield State University via Route 20 route. Confirm which route and stop best fit your plans before you leave.
Parking and drop-off options
Ticketmaster lists parking behind the theater on one-way Gridiron Street, with 180 spaces at $4.00 per car. Treat those details as unconfirmed until you check: availability and price may change, and the listing may not reflect current operations.
For more on arrival logistics, see this guide to Paramount Theater parking and arrival tips. Ticketmaster also says accessible parking spaces and accessible seating are available. For accessible seating arrangements, it advises contacting the box office or head usher; verify current arrangements directly before your visit.
Planning an evening around the show
Start with a confirmed event, then check the theater’s current entry, box-office and parking information before you set your timing. The available facts don’t establish current opening hours for visits outside events, so plan around a specific performance or other confirmed event rather than assuming you can enter the venue at any time.
If you’re comparing event options in Springfield, the MassMutual Center event guide covers another venue in the city. Confirm the event and travel details before building an evening around it.
Ticketmaster’s venue listing says cameras, food and drink are not allowed inside the theater, and notes a commons area for food and drink. As those details may not describe current event rules, verify them for the performance you plan to attend.
FAQs
Where is the Paramount Theater in Springfield?
The theater is at 1676 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. Ticketmaster lists a venue address of 1700 Main Street and a box office at 1708 Main Street, next to the entrance.
What are the Paramount Theater box-office hours?
Ticketmaster lists Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The listing may not reflect current operations, so confirm before visiting.
Does the Paramount Theater have parking?
Ticketmaster lists parking behind the theater on Gridiron Street, with 180 spaces at $4.00 per car. Confirm the current price and availability before relying on that information.
How do I find Paramount Theater tickets?
Check for an active event listing and confirm ticket details before traveling.