The Crawleys are coming to California—in grand style. To celebrate the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Alamo Drafthouse’s Rolling Roadshow will host a dazzling gala screening at the historic Virginia Robinson Gardens & Property in Beverly Hills on Thursday, September 11. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Rolling Roadshow has become well-known across the country for pairing iconic films with equally iconic locations, and this year’s centerpiece event promises to be its most elegant yet.
Guests will be treated to:
- Settle in for a Downton Abbey-inspired English dinner with themed cocktails.
- Tours of the manor house and gardens.
- Live music and dancing to set the mood.
- Consider a costume party where guests are encouraged to dress in period-inspired or cocktail attire.
- Resolve After-screen questions and answers with participants in the Area
- Such an Exclusive Limited Edition Downton Abbey Teacup and Saucer Set As a Commemorative Action.
Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite and are expected to sell out quickly. For fans who can’t make it to the party, tickets for the nationwide theatrical run are also on sale now at Alamo Drafthouse in the area.
“For twenty-five years, Rolling Roadshow has immersed moviegoers in their favorite films in a spectacular way, and this is our most elegant production to date,” said Chaya Rosenthal, Alamo Drafthouse’s chief marketing officer. “Our guests have always shown a deep love for Downton Abbey sell-out shows and an enthusiastic turnout for fancy dress screenings, and this is the perfect way to honor that passion—a rich, immersive experience worthy of the Crawleys.” And that’s not all! Rolling Roadshow , it’s time for you to get your most fantastic frocks on, because Alamo Drafthouse is also selling tickets today for Alamo’s “ Fancy Dress Screenings ” movie. That’s right—become a Crawley and enjoy yourself the way you were meant to be.
What else is happening with ‘Downton Abbey’?
The Beverly Hills celebration is just one way fans can celebrate the end of an era. On September 10, NBC will air Downton Abbey’s grand finale in a one-hour reunion special at 9 p.m. ET/PT (streaming the next day on Peacock). Filmed at London’s Savoy Hotel, the event brings together cast members including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, and Paul Giamatti for behind-the-scenes stories, reflections, and a world-exclusive preview of the Grand Finale in the Fields.
The final chapter, set in the early 1930s, follows the Crawleys and their staff as they deal with scandal, financial turmoil, and the loss of Violet Crawley (the late Maggie Smith ). With bankruptcy looming, Lady Mary’s troubled marriage in the spotlight, and Harold Levinson (Giamatti) returning as a formidable threat, the family must confront the possibility that this farewell could also spell the end of Downton itself. The film features returning favorites alongside newcomers Alessandro Nivola, Joely Richardson, Arty Froushan, and Simon Russell Beale, and is directed by Simon Curtis and written by series creator Julian Fellowes.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale opens in theaters September 12th in the area
