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December 2026
George Maurer Group
Join George, Ann, and the rest of the gang for a treasured Paramount holiday tradition! “Dress smart, act casual, look like you know what you are doing, and wait for somebody to count to four.” That’s the George Maurer Group’s motto, and it fits. The George Maurer Group mixes just the right proportions of refinement …
An Andy & Bing Christmas
Come celebrate the season as Super Bowl Champion and U of M Alum, Ben Utecht, Minnesota Music and Midwest Hall of Fame Recipient, Mick Sterling, and co-producer and leading Twin Cities vocalist, Cate Fierro, lead The 16-piece Elegance Orchestra performing the perfect Christmas songs of Andy Williams and Bing Crosby!
Who Brought the Humbug?
The show takes place at an ugly sweater party filled with joyful singers, incredible tap dancers, and high-energy musicians. The interactive fun kicks off with a sleigh ride of swingin’ holiday mash-ups. Things get wild when Santa raps to Rudolph over horn-band funk, Frosty tap dances to a groove, and the reindeer bust out hip-hop …
Rock n Roll Xmas Spectacular
Sat, Dec 19 • 7:30pm Sun, Dec 20 • 2pm & 7:30pm Mon, Dec 21 • 7:30pm Tue, Dec 22 • 7:30pm Wed, Dec 23 • 7:30pm Get ready for the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular, where your favorite holiday classics collide with iconic rock anthems in a high-energy show with enough confetti to make Rudolph blush! Join an …
Naturally 7
Make your holiday season sing with Naturally 7, the world-renowned vocal group that turns the human voice into a full band through their one-of-a-kind “Vocal Play.” Blending stunning harmonies, beatboxing, and instrumental sounds created entirely live onstage, Naturally 7 delivers an unforgettable concert experience packed with energy, soul, and showmanship. Praised by Quincy Jones and …
Shaun Johnson + The Big Band Experience – Run, Run Rudolph Tour
TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 26 @ 10 AM!The Run, Run Rudolph Tour is the 2026 holiday edition of The Big Band Experience, led by Emmy® Award winner Shaun Johnson, longtime frontman of Tonic Sol-fa and an artist with a Top 5 Billboard® album. Shaun has appeared in national television performances on NBC, and his band’s …
Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos – NEW YEAR’S EVE
Wed, Dec 31 – 7:00pm & 10:00pm 7:00 PM Show: Fun for the whole family10:00 PM Show: Recommended for ages 16+ Dave and Ted return to the Paramount to ring in the new year with their clap, laugh, sing & team drink along show!! Dave Eichholz and Ted Manderfeld are Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos. For over 24 …
January 2027
Dancing 9 to 5: Presented by Company North Crest
Tickets on Sale November 2026 Step into a world where the everyday becomes extraordinary in Dancing 9 to 5! This high-energy performance brings jobs and daily routines to life through creative, dynamic choreography that will whisk you away from the mundane and into a world of imagination. From office antics to after-hours dreams, each piece …
Folsom Prison Experience
Fri, Jan 15, 2026 • 1:30PM & 7:30pm Prepare to step inside Folsom Prison for a retelling of one of the most defining days of Johnny Cash’s career. The moment the doors open, you’re an inmate, surrounded by guards, watched by the Warden, and fully immersed in the tension of January 13, 1968 Hear the music that …
Michael Shynes
Michael Shynes returns for another performance with his band and a new record to release. “Stylistically, he is difficult to pigeonhole because his sound amalgamates many different flavors, blending R&B, pop and blues into awesomely immediate melodies, evocative lyrics and contagious rhythms. Michael Shynes really has it going on.” – The Huffington Post