Penistone Paramount
Situated on Shrewsbury Road, the Penistone Paramount is a 344-seat single-screen cinema and large stage for live events. It’s a hugely popular and valuable community resource and continues to go from strength to strength. It’s normally open every day except Christmas Day.
Built as the Assembly Hall for Penistone in 1914, the Penistone Paramount celebrated its 110th year entertaining audiences in November 2024.
The building is still owned by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council but the business itself is operated by Penistone Town Council, and run by a team of dedicated staff.
Upcoming Events and Screenings
Click the links below to view a copy of the newsletter featuring info about new shows and films (links open in a new tab).
For more details and to book online please visit the Paramount website: https://www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/
You can also follow the Paramount’s social media on Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
The Paramount Newsletter is published regularly and you can sign up using the form on the website. It’s easy to unsubscribe and your information will not be passed onto third parties.
Additional news and information can be found below.
Brochure / Flipbook
The Paramount publishes bi-annual booklet featuring general information and upcoming shows. Naturally, additional shows are added after publication but this is a nice preview of some forthcoming events and local businesses have the opportunity to show their support by placing ads in the brochure.
Flipbook editions can be seen by clicking the following links.
- View the May—October 2025 flipbook brochure here >
- View the October 2025—March 2026 flipbook brochure here >
Many thanks to the local businesses whose ads in the brochure help to support The Paramount!
Paramount Open Days: 13 & 14 Sept 2025
Join the Paramount team to see behind the scenes on their second annual Heritage Open Day weekend.
Cinema of the Year Awards —
Vote for the Paramount!
BIFA (British Independent Film Awards C.I.C.) is inviting the public to vote for their favourite independent cinema. This is your chance to vote for the Paramount!
Yorkshire Post Feature
The Yorkshire Post Magazine recently published an excellent article about the Penistone Paramount and includes an interview with manager Brian Barnsley.
You can now Donate to the Paramount!
In response to the wishes of Paramount customers a donation button has been added to the Paramount website.
New Range of Snacks and Ice Creams at the Paramount
The range of snacks and refreshments steadily increases – and all profits go towards the upkeep of the Paramount!
Sponsor a Seat
You can put your name or the name of a loved one on a seat plaque for everyone to see! All proceeds go towards the upkeep of this vital part of our community.
Advertise in the Brochure
Advertising and sponsorship from local business is a vital income stream for the Paramount. If you’re interested in placing an ad in the brochure please click to read more.
Volunteers Needed
How you can volunteer to help with the day-to-day running of the Paramount and help with this valuable community service.
Friends of Penistone Paramount
A group set up enabling the community to help with the upkeep and running of their cinema.
New Paramount Website Launched
The new Penistone Paramount website is now online!
Interview with Brian Barnsley of Penistone Paramount
Visit Barnsley recently shared a video interview with the manager of Penistone Paramount.
Paramount Hoodie
Paramount hoodies are now available from the cinema box office and all profits go towards the upkeep of the Paramount.
Paramount Merch
A selection of Penistone Paramount merchandise is now available. Proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Paramount!