Cedar Rapids, IA venue guide
Check the Paramount Theatre-Iowa bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Cedar Rapids, IA. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
Only clear bags under 12 x 12 x 6 inches and small wristlets or clutches under 5 x 8 inches are allowed, and diaper and medical bags are allowed but will be searched. Backpacks, large bags, suitcases and sealed packages are not allowed, and there may be metal detector and bag screening before events.
Entrances
Doors for most ticketed events open one hour before the event, though this can vary, and re-entry on the same ticket is not allowed.
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Only clear bags under 12 x 12 x 6 inches and small wristlets or clutches under 5 x 8 inches are allowed, and diaper and medical bags are allowed but will be searched. Backpacks, large bags, suitcases and sealed packages are not allowed, and there may be metal detector and bag screening before events.
Verified Sep 27, 2026CREventsLive (VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids) official site
Accessible seating can be bought on ArtsIowa.com (seats marked with a wheelchair icon) or at the Paramount ticket office on a first-come basis, and ADA parking is available first-come on the street and in downtown garages. An elevator at the back of the house reaches the Loge, LISTEN FM assisted-listening receivers are available from staff, and wheelchair escorts can be arranged through the ticket office or guest services.
Verified Sep 27, 2026CREventsLive (VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids) official site
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
Cedar Rapids Transit's Ground Transportation Center at 450 1st St SE is a few blocks from the theatre. Buses run weekdays until about 7:15 PM and Saturdays until about 4:15 PM, with no Sunday service, so most evening shows require a car, taxi or the city's after-hours ride options.
Verified Sep 27, 2026City of Cedar Rapids (Cedar Rapids Transit) official site
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Outside food and drink are not allowed; concession stands at most public events sell water, snacks, soft drinks and alcohol, and lounge areas are available before the show and at intermission. Whether food and drink may be taken into the auditorium depends on the show, with signs posted at the stands.
Verified Sep 27, 2026Orchestra Iowa / Arts Iowa official site
Accessible restrooms are in the Encore Lounge, and guest services can help nursing mothers find a private space. The venue does not publish other restroom locations.
Verified Sep 27, 2026CREventsLive (VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids) official site
The venue does not publish a merchandise policy; merchandise availability depends on the event.
Verified Sep 27, 2026CREventsLive (VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids) official site
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