Paramount

Contact Information

Ticket Booking

To make a booking, please phone 04 384 4080.

Ticket Prices

Monday to Friday before 5.00pm
Adults $13.00
Concession (Film Society / Community Services Card) $12.00
Seniors $9.50
Children $9.00

Monday to Friday after 5.00pm and all day Saturday, Sunday
Adults $15.00
Concession (Film Society / CSC) $13.00
Seniors $10.50
Children $9.50

Public Holidays
Adults $15.00
Concession (Film Society / CSC) $13.00
Seniors $10.50
Children $9.50

Parking

Parking around the Paramount can be difficult, especially during weekends. The Reading carpark is just down the road though, and is an ideal option should you be unable to find a park on the street. There are also bus stops right outside the front door, so public transport is a great option.

Private Bookings

The Paramount offers venue hire services. Click here for more.

Special Screenings

The Paramount is home to many a festival and event. See all here.

Food & Drink

Cinema Specs

The Paramount seats 480, The Bergman 60 and The Brooks 44. The Bergman and the front section of the Paramount have big, comfy armchair type seats while the Brooks has 2 seater couches-ideal for a romantic night out!

All three cinemas are equipped with 35mm projectors. A portable digital system can be used in any one of the three auditoriums. The Paramount is also able to screen 16mm.

Disabled Facilities

Lift access from street level, and from there all three cinemas are accessable. There is a disabled toilet available.

History

One of Wellington’s oldest cinemas, the Paramount has been an institution on Courtenay Place since 1917. The first “talkie” in New Zealand was screened at the Paramount. In 2005 the single screen complex became a 3 screen which has allowed the programme to be diversified. One of the last truly independent cinemas, the Paramount continues to offer a wide and challenging film programme and proudly supports local film makers.