grand finale

American  

noun

1. the concluding portion of a performance or entertainment, as a musical show, rodeo, etc., usually spectacular and involving most or all of the prior participants.

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Etymology

Origin of grand finale

First recorded in 1870–75

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grand finale

And with “A Mighty Wind,” viewers quickly come to expect that Irving’s memorial concert will be the movie’s grand finale.

From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2026

This year's Strictly grand finale is on 20 December, and the BBC said Winkleman and Daly's final appearance would be the Christmas Day special.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025

Being at the World Series, like the grand finale, I feel like it’s a great time to be here.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025

If you miss the grand finale, you can catch up on the whole series on BBC iPlayer.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2025

And then the grand finale, the moment they have all been waiting for.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri