2025 Downton Abbey, The Grand Finale. A three-week event
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Park Theatre Presents New Downton Abbey Film With A Monadnock Region Celebration
Jaffrey, NH performing arts center kicks off celebration with a special advance screening of the new Downton film on Thursday, September 11.
The Park Theatre is delighted to announce the Downton Abbey Monadnock Celebration, a vibrant three-week event from September 11 to October 2, 2025, featuring the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, this highly anticipated film concludes the Crawley family’s saga in the 1930s and will be screened in The Park’s award-winning 330-seat Eppes Auditorium, featuring a giant screen and a 17-speaker ULTRA surround sound system.
The celebration begins with a special advance screening on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM, debuting the film one day before its official release on September 12. This exclusive event will feature raffles, prizes, and surprises, setting the tone for a festive celebration. The event continues with exciting activities, including a Period Dress Contest on Saturday, September 13, where attendees can showcase their best Downton-inspired attire, and a Butler’s Race on Saturday, September 20, open to all, where participants carry trays of champagne in a fun, themed competition. Local restaurants will offer special Downton-inspired menus, and The Park Theatre’s bar will serve Downton Martinis. Additional prizes and surprises will enhance the experience throughout the celebration. For full details, visit theparktheatre.org/downton-
Open caption (English subtitles) matinee screenings will be offered every Wednesday during the run to ensure accessibility for all.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale follows the Crawley family and their staff as they navigate Lady Mary’s public divorce scandal and financial challenges threatening their legacy. Featuring returning stars Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Laura Carmichael, alongside newcomers Joely Richardson and Alessandro Nivola, the film delivers an emotional farewell to the beloved series that began in 2010.
Tickets for the film are priced at $10 for general admission and $9 for seniors/children/students/
For tickets and more information, visit theparktheatre.org or contact the box office at (603) 532-8888 or boxoffice@theparktheatre.org. Don’t miss this unforgettable Downton Abbey experience in the state-of-the-art Eppes Auditorium!
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 11, 2025 Thursday Oct 2, 2025
The celebration begins with the advance screening of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the highly anticipated conclusion to the saga, at The Park Theatre's state-of-the-art big screen cinema. Tickets are available now at theparktheatre.org or by calling (603) 532-8888.
Highlights of the Downton Abbey Monadnock Celebration include:
- **Downton Abbey Period Dress Contest**: On Saturday, September 13 at 12pm in the Park Lobby. Participants can compete in Best Female, Male, and Child categories, with a $50 gift certificate awarded in each division. Dress in your finest Edwardian attire and join the fun!
- **Downton Abbey High Teas**: Elegant afternoons on Wednesday, September 17; Saturday, September 20; and Wednesday, September 24, all at 4pm in the Lounge. Enjoy scones, jams, tea sandwiches, desserts, and authentic English teas for $20 per person, accompanied by a live pianist. Limited to 30 attendees per session—reservations are essential and can be made at theparktheatre.org.
- **The Butler Race**: A hilarious and competitive event on Saturday, September 20 at 12pm in Downtown Jaffrey. Open to men and women 18+, participants must dress in Downton butler style and race 100 feet while carrying a tray with two champagne glasses—without spilling! Sign up online at theparktheatre.org/butler-race or on-site between 11am and 11:30am. Assemble in front of The Park Theatre on Main Street for a shot at the $100 cash prize.
- **Downton Menus at Participating Restaurants**: Savor dishes, desserts, cocktails, or beers from the Downton era at local spots like 21B in Jaffrey, Dublin Road Taproom in Jaffrey, and more joining soon. Present a receipt dated September 11 through October 2 at The Park Theatre concessions for one free regular popcorn with any Downton screening.
Actor Hugh Bonnevile Helps Support The Park Theatre
The renowned actor who plays Lord Grantham, Hugh Bonneville, agreed to be part of a Park Theatre promotional video for their presentation of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The unique video has had over 10,000 views on Facebook and other social media. It can be seen on the theatre’s website theparktheatre.org/hugh.
Additional Downton Abbey Monadnock Celebration surprises include raffles, live music, and other pop-up events throughout the celebration. All activities center around The Park Theatre at 19 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH, New England's unique showplace for live performance and film.
