Paramount Theatre Seating Chart
The Paramount Theatre is a restored 1928 movie palace in downtown Seattle, the main Broadway touring house in the city. The ornate hall seats around 2,807 across an orchestra and two balconies and can convert its main floor to standing room for general-admission concerts.
Sections at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre'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.
- Orchestra — main floor, rows A-Z
- Lower Balcony — first tier
- Upper Balcony — top tier
- Box Seats — side boxes
- Floor general admission (concerts)
- Accessible seating
Best seats at Paramount Theatre
Orchestra center rows G through R give the best sightline and sound for Broadway tours. For general-admission concerts, the front of the lower balcony is the smart pick — a clear, elevated view without the standing-floor crowd.
Tips before you go
The Paramount sits in downtown Seattle near the Westlake light-rail and monorail stops, so take transit rather than parking downtown. Some concerts convert the floor to standing, so check your show's configuration before choosing seats.
How to read the Paramount Theatre seating chart
Paramount Theatre seats 2,807 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 Paramount Theatre 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 Paramount Theatre map before you buy.
Building a seating chart for an event at Paramount Theatre
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Seattle 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 Paramount Theatre, 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 Paramount Theatre runs to 2,807 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 Paramount Theatre?
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 Paramount Theatre hold?
- Paramount Theatre has a capacity of 2,807 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 Paramount Theatre?
- Orchestra center rows G through R give the best sightline and sound for Broadway tours. For general-admission concerts, the front of the lower balcony is the smart pick — a clear, elevated view without the standing-floor crowd.
- What sections does Paramount Theatre have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — main floor, rows A-Z; Lower Balcony — first tier; Upper Balcony — top tier. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Paramount Theatre located?
- Paramount Theatre is in Seattle, Washington. 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 Paramount Theatre?
- 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.