The Paragon Theatre

The Paragon Theatre is a heritage-listed Art Deco cinema and live performance venue located on Orr Street in central Queenstown on Tasmania's West Coast. Opened in 1933 to serve the mining community, it retains original features including its facade, auditorium and projection equipment. After periods of closure, it was restored and reopened as a community-run cinema, theatre, cafe and event space, notable for its intact 1930s architecture and ongoing cultural role.

Visitors can expect a restored 1930s Art Deco theatre in central Queenstown with an auditorium, stage, original projection box and foyer displays of historic equipment and memorabilia. The venue operates as a working cinema showing films, hosting live music, theatre and community events, and includes a cafe and bar area. The interior retains period features such as decorative plasterwork, lighting and seating layout, offering a heritage cinema experience within a small town setting.

Built and opened in 1933 during Queenstown's mining boom to provide entertainment for the local community. Designed in Art Deco style, it served as a cinema and social venue for decades before closing in 1985. After a period of disuse, community-led restoration from 2017 returned it to operation. It is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register as a rare intact example of an interwar cinema in regional Tasmania.

A longstanding cultural and social hub for the West Coast community, representing the entertainment and community life of a remote mining town. It continues to function as a community-run arts venue hosting films, live music, theatre and festivals, preserving Art Deco heritage and local identity.