Castle Theatre

Castle Theatre Castle Theatre provides quality entertainment in a clean environment at an affordable price for the entire family. And our popcorn is delicious!
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The Castle Theatre opened in 1935, and is the only theater in Delaware County. In 2009 a group of concerned citizens received word that their local movie theater was soon closing. After many meetings, research was done in other community run theaters, a Board was formed, the non-profit status was established, theater assets were purchased, teams of volunteers were organized, movie contracts were s

igned, operating plans were developed, two part-time managers were hired to run the day-to-day operations, a website was created and the funds were raised to cover the initial start up costs. Since taking over ownership from Fridley Theatres of Des Moines in early September 2009, Friends of Castle Theatre members and other individuals have spent hundreds of hours working on the Castle Theatre. The project included a much needed and thorough cleaning of the lobby, concession area and auditorium. Necessary repairs and improvements continue to be made throughout the building. The lobby and concession area received a new facelift featuring new paint and wallpaper. During this time, the theatre’s projection equipment was also refurbished, repaired and upgraded. An ongoing restoration of the familiar downtown Manchester icon – the Castle Theatre’s marquee – included the replacement of the neon sign, a new roof and a fresh paint job. The outdoor poster boxes were also repaired. The theatre reopened October 23, 2009 with a fresh new look and a first-run movie showing every night at 7 p.m. Volunteers continue to staff the theater’s ticket booth, concessions and projector. Having a viable movie theater is important to the overall health of Manchester and Delaware County in giving it’s citizens a choice of entertainment for all ages.

05/31/2026
Week 2 kicks off today! Doors open at 6:30! Show times this week:Fri at 7 pmSat 2 and 7 pmSun at 2 pmWed and Thur at...
05/29/2026

Week 2 kicks off today! Doors open at 6:30! Show times this week:

Fri at 7 pm
Sat 2 and 7 pm
Sun at 2 pm
Wed and Thur at 7 pm

Doors open in 30 min!!! Free showing if The GOAT!!
05/29/2026

Doors open in 30 min!!! Free showing if The GOAT!!

School is out!! Let's kick it off Fri morning with a Free showing of Goat!

School is out!! Let's kick it off Fri morning with a Free showing of Goat!
05/28/2026

School is out!! Let's kick it off Fri morning with a Free showing of Goat!

Our FREE summer movies just got a little better!!! Thanks TO DELAWARE COUNTY ARC - all movie goers will get a FREE smal...
05/27/2026

Our FREE summer movies just got a little better!!! Thanks TO DELAWARE COUNTY ARC - all movie goers will get a FREE small popcorn to enjoy during the Wednesday morning movies!!!

Need a great rain day activity? Project Hail Mary plays today at 2! Doors open at 1:30!
05/17/2026

Need a great rain day activity? Project Hail Mary plays today at 2! Doors open at 1:30!

Address

112 E Main Street
Manchester, IA
52057

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 9pm
Friday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15639275726

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