Programme of Events
The Film Festival is screening seven of Grace Kelly's most iconic films, using the 100-seater Cinemobile, which will be located in the grounds of the local National School. Opening Night, Friday 14th, we will host a 'Red Carpet Gala Night' with a screening of the film 'High Society', with VIP guests in attendance.
There will also be exhibitions in the Tourist Office with memorabilia of Grace Kelly and her husband Prince Rainier III on their visits to Newport.
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | Map Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 14th |
10 am | Private screening - Children's Programme |
Holy Family NS | 1 |
| 12 - 4 pm | Street Market | Meddlicott Street | 10 | |
| 1 pm | Private screening - Children's Programme |
Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 2 - 6 pm | High Tea with prosecco | Kelly's Kitchen | 4 | |
| 2 - 6 pm | Vintage afternoon tea | Blue Bicycle Tea Rooms | 5 | |
| 7 pm | Gala Evening Drinks Reception | Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 8 pm | Gala Evening Film Screening - 'High Society' |
Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 10 pm | Seafood theme night | Walsh's Bridge Inn | 6 | |
| Saturday, September 15th |
1 pm | Screening - 'The Country Girl' |
Holy Family NS | 1 |
| 2 - 6 pm | High Tea with prosecco | Kelly's Kitchen | 4 | |
| 2 - 6 pm | Vintage afternoon tea | Blue Bicycle Tea Rooms | 5 | |
| 4 pm | Screening - 'Rear Window' |
Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 6:30 pm | 'Splash' Water Festival | The Quay | 8 | |
| 6:30 pm | 'Hollywood Glamour' Reception | Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 7:30 pm | 'Hollywood Glamour' Screening - 'Dial M for Murder' |
Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 9:00 pm | Hollywood Cocktail Night (with music) | Hotel Newport | 3 | |
| 9:30 pm | Grace Kelly Lookalike competition | Grainne Uaile Pub | 9 | |
| Sunday, September 16th |
1 pm | Screening - 'The Swan' |
Holy Family NS | 1 |
| 2 - 6 pm | High Tea with prosecco | Kelly's Kitchen | 4 | |
| 2 - 6 pm | Vintage afternoon tea | Blue Bicycle Tea Rooms | 5 | |
| 3 - 6 pm | Sponsored paddle from Inishoo to Newport |
The Quay | 8 | |
| 4 pm | Screening - 'High Noon' |
Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 4 - 8 pm | A Taste of Newport - local artisan food fair |
Hotel Newport | 3 | |
| 5:30 pm | Guided historical walking tour | meet Hotel Newport | 3 | |
| 7 pm | Screening - 'To Catch a Thief' |
Holy Family NS | 1 | |
| 9:30 pm | Movie Quiz | Grainne Uaile Pub | 9 |
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on-line by following
this link.
Tickets may also be purchased by visiting the Newport Tourist Office.
| Event | Ticket Type | Price * |
|---|---|---|
| Gala Evening (Fri) | Adult | € 18.00 |
| 'Hollywood Glamour' Evening (Sat) | All | € 15.00 |
| Film Screenings at 1 pm or 4 pm (Sat and Sun) | Adult | € 6.00 |
| Concession | € 5.00 | |
| Film Screening at 7 pm (Sun) | Adult | € 8.00 |
| Concession | € 6.00 |
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