The Paramount Theatre
Austin's 1915 Beaux-Arts National Register jewel on Congress Ave: 1,200-seat gilt proscenium theater, red-carpet marquee & connected Stateside lounge.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Flat Venue Buyout Rental · Includes Texas's statutory +29.9% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $14,000 | $48,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $26,500 | $60,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (20%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $5,300 | $12,100 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $2,624 | $5,990 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+29.9% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $34,424 $63 / guest all-in
| $78,590 $143 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · The Paramount Theatre
“A Historic Gem with Incredible Character and Atmosphere Visiting the Paramount Theatre is always a special experience, especially considering it has over 110 years of history. The building is impeccably maintained, and the moment you step…”
“I attended a screening of the film "Normal" here as part of the South By Southwest film festival. My seat was up on the balcony but still very comfortable. Nothing but welcoming and helpful behavior from both the theater employees and…”
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Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at JW Marriott Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Iconic glowing blade sign at 713 Congress Ave—1.5 blocks northwest of The Driskill and directly across Congress Ave from sister reception hall 800 Congress!
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $26,500 base + 20% admin ($5,300) + 8.25% tax ($2,624)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (550 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $68,585 | $79,750 | $94,105 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($19,140) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($8,158). | $23,476 | $27,298 | $32,212 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$10,336 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$24,691 with 25% AV service fee). | $12,202 | $14,355 | $16,508 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $104,263 | $121,403 | $142,825 |
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