From Classic Rock to Holiday Favorites: Paramount Center for the Arts’ 2026–27 Fall Season is Now on Sale

Paramount Center for the Arts centers art with the broadest definitions possible: local and national productions, visual art classes for a variety of ages and levels, gallery spaces featuring local and regional artists, and so much more.

Paramount just announced their 2026-27 Fall Season lineup featuring acclaimed ventriloquist and America's Got Talent winner Terry Fator, Shakespeare's “Othello,” performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, Dr. Scott Bonn's “Serial Killers” presentation, and holiday favorites such as “The Nutcracker” and “An Andy & Bing Christmas.”

It's all designed to bring world-class artistic expression to Central Minnesota while encouraging local residents to explore their artistic abilities and inclinations. More highlights are listed below, but browse the full lineup, register for classes, and purchase tickets now at paramountarts.org.

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Select Fall Shows

• Sept. 19 – Terry Fator: Pure Imagination
• Oct. 2–3 – The Fabulous Armadillos: Floydian Slip
• Oct. 6 – The Lord Chamberlain's Men: Othello
• Oct. 8 – TEDxStCloud
• Oct. 16–Nov. 1 – GREAT Theatre: Les Misérables
• Nov. 3 – Forever Simon & Garfunkel
• Nov. 5 – Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
• Nov. 20–Dec. 6 – GREAT Theatre: A Christmas Carol
• Dec. 11–13 – Stroia Dance Studio: The Nutcracker
• Dec. 17 – Who Brought the Humbug?
• Dec. 19–23 – Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular

Tickets for the Fall season are now on sale.

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Select Fall Classes

• Carving & Painting a Whimsical House
• Introduction to Handbuilding (Clay)
• Kelly Parker Workshop: Make a Set of Beautiful Triptych Boxes
• Mosaic Trays: Creating a Beautiful and Functional Mosaic Tray
• Fundamentals of Drawing

Arts Underground, an exploratory open-studio program for all ages, also returns on Thursday evenings for just $10 per person. Click here for a full list of upcoming classes.

Visual Art Displays

Exhibits are offered in the Historic Lobby and Gallery Saint Germain, with public hours available Mondays through Saturdays. Meanwhile, the Gallery Gift Shop features work from local artists, including paintings, glass, wood, ceramics, jewelry, gift cards, and more! Visit paramountarts.org for details.