Brooklyn Paramount Seating Chart
The Brooklyn Paramount is a restored 1928 movie palace on the Long Island University campus, reopened in 2024 as a Live Nation concert venue. The ornate downtown Brooklyn hall blends standing general-admission floor shows with a tiered balcony under a gilded baroque ceiling.
Sections at Brooklyn Paramount
Brooklyn Paramount's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Floor — general admission standing for most concerts
- Orchestra — reserved floor for seated shows
- Mezzanine — first balcony tier
- Balcony — upper tier
- Boxes — side boxes
- VIP / premium areas
Best seats at Brooklyn Paramount
For seated shows, mezzanine center front rows give a commanding view of the full stage and restored ceiling. For general-admission floor concerts, arrive early and aim for the center rail a few rows back from the stage.
Tips before you go
The Brooklyn Paramount sits at the Atlantic Avenue and DeKalb subway hub, so take the train rather than driving in downtown Brooklyn. Floor shows are standing-room, so wear comfortable shoes and expect a general-admission crowd at the doors.
How to read the Brooklyn Paramount seating chart
Brooklyn Paramount seats 2,700 on stacked levels facing the stage, so reading the chart means thinking in tiers rather than rings. The orchestra — the main floor — sits closest to the stage; above it the mezzanine and then the balcony step back and up, and box seats line the sides. Lower row letters are nearer the stage, center sections face it square on, and side sections trade a straight view for a lower price.
Three things decide a Brooklyn Paramount seat: how far from the stage you are, whether you sit center or off toward a side aisle, and which level you are on. For a theater this size, the value sweet spot is usually the front of the mezzanine at center — an unobstructed, elevated view of the whole stage without orchestra-row prices. Watch for overhang and any "partial view" note on your seat, and cross-check the official Brooklyn Paramount map before you buy.
Building a seating chart for an event at Brooklyn Paramount
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Brooklyn area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Brooklyn Paramount, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Brooklyn Paramount runs to 2,700 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Brooklyn Paramount?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Brooklyn Paramount hold?
- Brooklyn Paramount has a capacity of 2,700 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Brooklyn Paramount?
- For seated shows, mezzanine center front rows give a commanding view of the full stage and restored ceiling. For general-admission floor concerts, arrive early and aim for the center rail a few rows back from the stage.
- What sections does Brooklyn Paramount have?
- Main sections include: Floor — general admission standing for most concerts; Orchestra — reserved floor for seated shows; Mezzanine — first balcony tier. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Brooklyn Paramount located?
- Brooklyn Paramount is in Brooklyn, New York. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Brooklyn Paramount?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.