1. Paramount Theatre
8.9
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Austin 360: The 1915 Vaudeville-era theater presents musicals, plays, comedians and musicians - both touring and homegrown. The Summer Classic Film Series is a great way to stay cool on hot summer nights.
Austin 360: Their Summer Film Series is a classic way to beat the heat with double features from May to September. The theater also rolls out the red carpet for local premieres.
NYB: Built in 1915, the Paramount, is home to Austin’s red carpet film premieres and is part of the SXSW and the Austin Film Festival. Including opener The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, & final The East.
2. Stateside Theatre
8.1
719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 14 tips and reviews
Michelle Langston: At SXSW? See film critics will be talking about. Attend special showing tonight of Incendies w/ Q&A session w/ writer/director Denis Villeneuve! 9:15 PM tonight! Pass here: http://bit.ly/eSFHQr
Social News Network: In need of a little holiday spirit? Head over here tonight for the screening of the classic film, "A Christmas Story" at 9:05 pm and 9:35pm. Click here for ticket info! http://bit.ly/190ZabW
Rebecca Huey: Smaller and more comfortable than its neighbor. One of my favorite SxSW film venues.
Adele: Go to Alamo Drafthouse for their special events, including quote-a-thons and classic movie screenings. Sometimes you get to meet the people behind the films.
Anna Hanks: Discounts: for Austin Film Society Members on tickets you purchase in person. Go Local card discounts on food (Give card to your server with your payment.)
Zac Snider: Might be hard to get to during SX, but worth going to for dinner and a film.
Andrew Spear: +1 for reserved seating and serving food during the film. You may end up next to a stranger eating hot food, just so you know!
Jackie Mann: Alamo Drafthouse is a great place to see a movie. If I'm going to pay $10 or more for a food item at a theater, it might as well be cooked and brought to my table while I'm enjoying the film!
Antonio Suarez: Is a dream. Best cinema in the World.
c0uP: Waiting in line for SXSW Film? Premium line waiting facilities on hand. Chill under the tent, get a drink at the bar!
Jeff Knoll: Best Theatre cocktails in town!
Austin Chronicle: The new jewel of Zach's theatrical complex on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, Topfer’s Karen Kuykendall Stage has 400-plus seats, and they’re all good. Two lounges provide pre-show libations. Read more.
Jeff Rider: A great place to hang out and do a little celebrity watching whenever big things like SXSW and the various film festivals are going down.
Sara Reyes: Don't hesitate to ask for anything, these people are best of best refrigerator to room, pack car while you race to last session / film, HOT FRESH coffee delivered when promised All through hectic SXSW
sam Newman: Where to stay in Austin! Super friendly staff, nice rooms, beautiful outdoor areas, and a great bar scene at night! Will be back.
Scion Advisor: Catch a film at the IMAX theater and expect little surprises, such as your seat moving with the action. It's sandwiched between two other great landmarks: The Texas State Capitol and UT. Read more.
Austin American-Statesman: 'The Story of Texas' museum offers exhibits, theaters, films and interactive computer displays. The museum, which opened in 2001, also has Austin's only IMAX theater.
Sara J: Very entertaining museum. Makes history fun to learn. Worth checking out.