About this venue
The Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown Saint Cloud is a historic performing and visual arts center whose theatre opened in 1921. The renovated venue retains its distinctive historic character, including a prominent theatre marquee and a classically styled auditorium, while the main theatre accommodates approximately 800 guests. The space hosts concerts, theatrical productions, dance performances, film screenings and other cultural events, making it one of Saint Cloud's important performing arts venues.
Inside, the historic atmosphere is combined with facilities designed for contemporary productions, including professional lighting and sound systems. The scale of the auditorium creates a more direct connection between the audience and the stage than is typical in large arenas, while the lobby, exhibition areas and visual arts studios broaden the range of facilities within the center. Visitors therefore experience a traditional theatre setting supported by infrastructure suited to many different types of performances.
The venue is located at 913 W St Germain St, Saint Cloud, United States. The main entrance with its distinctive theatre marquee faces West St Germain Street, while a parking ramp is located directly behind the theatre; a north-side entrance is also positioned close to the ramp. Additional street parking is available in the surrounding area, subject to local regulations and availability. For broader transportation options and getting around Saint Cloud, the city description below provides additional context.
About the city
Saint Cloud, located in central Minnesota along the Mississippi River, is a city with a well-developed offering of sporting, musical and cultural events that attracts visitors from the wider region and other parts of the United States. Important event locations in the city include the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, known for hockey and other large gatherings, the River's Edge Convention Center in downtown, and the Paramount Center for the Arts, one of the city's recognizable venues for performing arts and entertainment. The combination of sports facilities, cultural spaces, restaurants and accommodation allows visitors to easily combine attending a game, concert or performance with a stay in the city.
Getting around Saint Cloud is made easier by the Metro Bus public transportation system, whose main hub is the Metro Bus Transit Center in downtown and the starting point for numerous local bus routes, as well as a connection point for intercity bus transportation. Travelers arriving by rail can use the St. Cloud, MN (SCD) Amtrak station at 555 East Saint Germain Street, while the local St. Cloud Sky Central Airport (STC) is located on the southeastern side of the city. This transportation infrastructure, together with the road network, taxis and ride-hailing services, makes it easier to reach sports arenas, cultural spaces and other event locations.
Before or after an event, it is worth exploring Downtown St. Cloud and the banks of the Mississippi River, which flows through the city and gives it a distinctive natural setting. The Beaver Island Trail follows the river and is suitable for walking and enjoying views of the water, while Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens offer landscaped gardens and a quieter setting directly beside the Mississippi. Visitors can also walk around Lake George, an urban lake close to downtown, while restaurants, bars and cultural attractions in the center provide plenty of options for continuing the evening after a game, concert or other event.
