Oakland, CA venue guide
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Bag policy
Bags up to 18x12x12 inches are allowed and must fit under the seat; all bags are searched. Briefcases, hard-sided bags, luggage and camera bags are banned. Also banned: weapons (including permitted firearms), cameras of any kind, recording devices, outside food and drinks, signs, large or pointed umbrellas, aerosols and noisemakers. Items left with security are discarded.
Entrances
The Paramount is at 2025 Broadway, with an entrance on 21st St by the box office. All guests pass through screening detectors. There's no re-entry except for medical emergencies. Cameras aren't allowed. The venue is cashless. Box office: 510-465-6400.
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Bags up to 18x12x12 inches are allowed and must fit under the seat; all bags are searched. Briefcases, hard-sided bags, luggage and camera bags are banned. Also banned: weapons (including permitted firearms), cameras of any kind, recording devices, outside food and drinks, signs, large or pointed umbrellas, aerosols and noisemakers. Items left with security are discarded.
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Verified Oct 9, 2026Paramount Theatre Oakland — FAQs
Wheelchair and semi-ambulatory seats are in Orchestra Front and Rear; there's no elevator. Buy at the box office or through Ticketmaster (wheelchair icon). Free infrared headsets and neck loops are at coat check. ASL needs 4 weeks' notice (510-465-6400). Accessible parking is at the Telegraph Plaza garage.
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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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2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612
The theatre strongly encourages transit. Take BART to 19th Street Oakland Station and use the 20th St/Broadway exit; it's about a 5-minute walk to 2025 Broadway. AC Transit buses also serve the area.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The full-service bar serves drinks and light snacks; alcohol sales end after intermission, with a two-drink limit and ID required for guests who look under 40. All sales are cashless (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Drinks come in reusable r.World cups to be returned to reuse bins. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed.
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Restrooms are on the mezzanine and lower levels. Two wheelchair-accessible restrooms are on the main floor between the 21st St entrance and Aisle 5.
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Merchandise sales are cashless, like all points of sale at the Paramount. Merch-table details aren't published; artist merch varies by show.
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