Tickets go on sale online starting Friday, April 22 at 8 a.m. for the Gala Opening of “Downton Abbey: A New Era” on Friday, May 20, 6 p.m. at the Harbor Theater.

General seating tickets will be on sale until May 13 at 10 p.m. No reserved seats. Go to: www.simpletix.com/e/downton-abbey-a-new-era-gala-opening-night-tickets-104772. Tickets are limited to 100 (75% capacity). Any tickets still available will be sold at the theater the night of the event.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served in the lobby. Arrive early to find your place with friends and enjoy a glass of champagne before the costume parade, which starts at 6:30. The film, rated PG with a runtime of 2 hours, 5 minutes, starts at 7 p.m.

Dress as though you were attending a 1929 British wedding (one of the big events of this film, set in the flapper era). Lisa Kristoff (Boothbay Register's famed Art and Culture Editor), will judge the costumes and award prizes. 

Be among the first to see this glorious new episode as the Crowley family moves into the glamorous and ‘oh so modern’ 1920s. It’s full of intrigue: Why did The Dowager (Maggie Smith) suddenly inherit a French villa? Who is getting married in the Abbey's garden? How is the family coping with new romances?

Dress in your finest, toast your friends with champagne and see the all-new “Downton Abbey,” opening at Harbor Theater the same night as it opens nationwide. 

Please note: Harbor Theater has updated its COVID policy. Proof of vaccination is no longer required. Masks are not required, but highly recommended. Masks and hand sanitation are still available in the lobby. Rest assured our ventilation system (continuous fresh air, Merv-13 filters) and sanitation protocols will provide you with a safe and secure atmosphere to enjoy a gala evening in the cinema.