A Bronx Theatre With 4,000 Seats And 1929 Roots
Explore a Grand Concourse landmark where performing arts share space with a working church community.
🎭 A Grand Concourse Original
Grand Concourse has a theatre with a bigger story than a single night out. Originally opened in 1929, Paradise Performing Arts Center was one of the five original wonder theatres in New York City. Its restored architecture brings a piece of Bronx entertainment history into the present, with a scale that makes the building itself part of the attraction.
Inside, there are 4,000 seats in the theatre, alongside a rooftop stage, restaurant, and bar. The performing arts program spans concerts, comedy, live shows, films, and community events. Choose the kind of performance that catches your attention, then check the current calendar before making plans.
The building also operates primarily as a welcoming church community space. At 2403 Grand Concourse, that community role sits alongside its cultural identity. Before heading over for a particular event, confirm the program and entry arrangements with the venue. This is a landmark with more than one role in the borough.
