Tonight at 7:00 PM, comedy icon and global performer Eddie Izzard takes the stage at Austin’s historic Paramount Theatre—an ideal pairing of legendary talent and one of the city’s most storied venues. If you're planning your evening or debating what deserves your time tonight, this is the one performance that stands out for cultural impact, rarity, and the pure force of personality Izzard brings to every live show.
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ESSENTIAL DETAILS
- Date & Time: Tonight, February 5th at 7:00 PM
- Venue: Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
- Parking: 600 Congress Garage (one block south). Typical cost: around $11 with voucher from the box office or bar.
- Transit: CapMetro buses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 19, 20, 30, 801, 803, 985 all serve the area. MetroRail to Downtown Station is also walkable.
WHY THIS PERFORMANCE MATTERS
Eddie Izzard is a singular performer—part comedian, part philosopher, part theatrical storyteller—and tonight’s Austin appearance is one of those rare shows that appeals across comedy, theatre, queer culture, and international arts communities. If you want to dive deeper into Izzard’s award‑winning stand‑up and stage history, you’ll find decades of work that explain why this kind of intimate theatre date is such a big deal in Austin.
Whether you know Izzard from stand-up, film, or stage work, the live experience is always unpredictable and always deeply human, rooted in early street‑performing origins and Comedy Store breakthroughs. This isn’t just another comedy show on the calendar. It’s a one-night cultural moment, in the same rarefied category as Steve Martin & Martin Short’s recent Bass Concert Hall appearance.
INSIDER INTELLIGENCE
- Arrive early. Paramount lobby lines move quickly but tend to swell 20–30 minutes before showtime. If you’re making a full evening of it, consider a pre-show drink at The Butterfly Bar, one of the city’s most beloved arts‑centric hangouts.
Plan to be inside the theatre 20–30 minutes before curtain so you can clear security, hit the restrooms, and grab a drink without missing the opening.
- If you want the fastest bar line, head to the upstairs bar—most attendees default to the main lobby.
The upstairs bar usually has the shortest lines, especially right after doors open—head there first before settling into your seat.
- Street parking becomes competitive after 6:30 PM. The 600 Congress Garage remains the most reliable option.
Expect limited street parking on and around Congress Ave by early evening—budget extra time or go straight to the 600 Congress Garage to avoid circling.
- Congress Avenue restaurants between 6th and 9th are typically the easiest for a quick pre-show meal without a reservation, and if you’re planning a longer downtown wander, learning the history behind Austin’s iconic Moontowers adds a fun layer of local context.
Most spots along this stretch of Congress can turn a table in under an hour if you’re seated before 6:15 PM—perfect for a relaxed bite before a 7:00 PM show.
PRIMARY SOURCE LINKS
If you're planning a full night out or want additional context on Austin's major cultural venues and experiences, explore insider guides to Steve Martin & Martin Short at Bass Concert Hall, The Butterfly Bar’s hidden cultural hub, and Austin’s historic Moontowers.
Tonight’s Eddie Izzard performance is one of those rare, richly layered shows that remind Austin why its downtown theatre scene remains one of the most dynamic in the country. If you’re anywhere near the city center this evening, this is the event worth rearranging your night for.
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