Major spectacle productions celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the magic of Irish dance, and China’s 5,000 years of divine culture are coming to downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre in 2026.
Tickets are now on sale for the Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, Friday, January 17th; Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation, March 27th - 29th; and Shen Yun, April 2nd - 4th.
Visit ParamountAurora.com or call (630) 896-6666 to purchase tickets and learn more about three shows sure to electrify Paramount’s iconic stage in 2026:
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
Saturday, January 17, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $30.50-$70.50
(from left) Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, Ryan Pelton and Moses Snow
Elvis fans? Don’t miss this era-by-era tribute celebrating the music and magic of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. From the early rockabilly days to his Las Vegas concert years, and featuring four outstanding Elvis tribute artists, it’s a night guaranteed to leave you “All Shook Up.”
Performers include Shawn Klush, named the first ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist by Elvis Presley Enterprises and the World’s Greatest Elvis by the BBC1 in London; Cody Ray Slaughter named the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist by Elvis Presley Enterprises in 2011; Ryan Pelton, an international, award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and actor; and, Moses Snow The “New Prince” of Rock & Roll, a seven-time fan favorite and multi-award winning Elvis tribute artist. Special guests include the Grammy- and Dove Award-winning gospel group The Stamps Quartet featuring the legendary Ed Enoch.
Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation
March 27-29, 2026: Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $61-$176 (VIP Experience)
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance has embarked on Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation, a special anniversary tour bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state-of-the-art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
John McColgan, director of Riverdance said, “It is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of Riverdance and the unique journey it has taken us on. In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots.”
Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation
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Shen Yun
April 2-4, 2026: Thursday at 2 p.m.; Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m.
Tickets: $81-$201
Get ready for a performance filled with beauty, wisdom, courage, and hope. Witness Heaven's beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun – live. It’s the experience of a lifetime.
Experience China before communism when Shen Yun takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the country’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. The moment the curtain opens, you enter a wondrous dream. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity. “Indisputably a spectacle... jaw-dropping” —Chicago Tribune “A must-see!” —Broadway World
Paramount Theatre is located at 23 E. Galena Blvd., in the heart of downtown Aurora. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets and information, visit ParamountAurora.com call (630) 896-6666, or stop by the Paramount Theatre box office, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and until show time on show days.
About Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., is the center for performing arts in Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois. The beautiful, 1,843-seat theater, graced with a strong 1930s Art Deco influence and original Venetian décor, nationally known for its high-quality productions, superb acoustics and historic grandeur, has been downtown Aurora’s anchor attraction since 1931.
Paramount Theatre is one of five live performance venues overseen by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) in downtown Aurora. ACCA also programs and manages Stolp Island Theatre, 5 E. Downer Place, Suite G, where its wildly acclaimed immersive production of Million Dollar Quartet has been running for more than a year; the 165-seat Copley Theatre, at 8 E. Galena in the North Island Center; the Paramount School of the Arts; and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, downtown Aurora’s outdoor summer concert venue and home to Christkindlmarket Aurora.
Paramount Theatre is overseen by Tim Rater, President and CEO, Aurora Civic Center Authority; Jim Corti, Artistic Director, Paramount Theatre; a dedicated Board of Trustees and a devoted staff of live theater and music professionals.
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