One Step Closer to Live Theatre in Downtown Laconia

We love bringing riders to the SNHU Arena in Manchester, Jean’s Playhouse in Lincoln, The Silver Center for the Arts and the Flying Monkey in Plymouth, the Bank of NH pavilion in Gilford, and down to Boston to get to witness concert performances, musicals, and stage plays. New Hampshire and Boston have incredible entertainment outlets. However much we love getting to transport people, the prospect of having our own entertainment outlet in downtown Laconia is very exciting. This weekend, the Laconia Daily Sun recognized The Irwin Automotive Group for their donation of $25,000 to the restoration of The Colonial Theatre.

Theatre in Laconia

The restoration began in 2015 as a collaboration between the Belknap Economic Development Council (BEDC) and the city of Laconia. The city loaned the BEDC the funds with interest for $1.4 million. In edition, $15 million is necessary for the total renovation. That amount consists of money donated like that of the Irwin Automotive Group. The city and the development council hope that this project will help to bring even more tourism to downtown Laconia and create a hub for local non-profits, school performances, and community theatre troupes.

Regional Pride

The theatre will hopefully be fully renovated in 2018. Once it is complete, the city wants it to be a spot befitting regional pride for the entire Lakes Region. When that happens, we hope you’ll choose us to shuttle you to opening night performances of school plays, concerts, and non-profit fundraisers in style!