The Jubilee Drive-In in Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan, just outside of Watrous, Saskatchewan on Highway 365. One Screen built in 1955.
United States
This is a partial list of drive-in theaters currently operating in the U.S. As of July 2008, about 383 remain, with a total of more than 635 screens, according to the United Drive-In Theater Owners Association.[3]
As of May 2009, there are no known operating drive-in theaters in
Alaska,
Delaware or
Louisiana
Opened May 23, 1997. Single drive-in screen accompanied by five newly-constructed indoor theatres. Second drive-in screen demolished in 2005 to make room for the indoor theatres.
Operates three screens; all screens show double-features of movies currently in wide release. Movies are shown from spring into fall on weekends, and every day of the week during the summer season.
The Southington Drive-In is a community–owned and operated establishment and contains 1 screen. All Movies are G - PG13.
The Southington Drive-In is unique not only because it is one of only three remaining outdoor venues in the state, but also because it has been purchased by the town of Southington. A little history on this town treasure: the drive-in first opened in 1954 and operated for nearly half a century before closing in 2002. In 2004 the Southington residents voted to purchase the property in order to expand nearby Recreation Park and enjoy continued outdoor activities at the nostalgic site.
They agreed to execute a new concept – that of letting local non-profit organizations staff each movie night with their own volunteers in exchange for a portion of the proceeds. So for $10 a Southington carload can enjoy a fun family and help community programs and initiatives within the Southington community to be funded. If the carload is from out of town it will cost $12. Walk ins are welcome at $2 each, but they would need a portable radio and a chair.[6]http://www.southingtondrive-in.org
Indiana has retained a remarkable number of its drive-ins, due largely to it being one of the last states in the Union to adopt
Daylight Saving Time, in 2006.
Opened June 30, 1950. 1 screen, serving 750 cars with 600 speakers that still work. Became the world's first "digital drive-in" in 1999 with the addition of a
DTS system.
Opened in 1950. Operates five screens; all screens show double-features (10 movies total). Originally known as Ford-Wyoming Drive-In. Had nine screens since the early 90's; screens 6-9 on Wyoming Ave. were closed and torn down in May 2010. Name was shortened to Ford Drive-In the following month
Opened 2008. Operates 9 screens; all screens show triple feature. First active drive-in theatre in
Troy, shows a total of 27 movies. In April 2011 this theatre will operate 16 big screens, triple feature, with a total of 48 movies.
West Rome Drive-in in
Rome:: after 2011 season in year 2012 it was Completely torn down and re built from the ground up and reopen later that year. Now Closed in 2014 Because Owners Didn't shell out for Digital Projection.
Four simultaneously running screens and capacity for 1,000 cars. Originally opened October 1, 1969 with only one large screen. It closed for several years during the 1990's. A second screen was added during the late 70's. The third and fourth screens were added just during the last couple of years.
Opened 5/21/51 as a single screen theatre named the Modernaire, was twinned in 53 and renamed the Admiral Twin. Built by local Businessman L.E. Snider, First Feature was "Oh Suzanna" starring Chill Wills. Was later owned By General Cinema Corp. and is now owned by a local family named Blake. Note: The Admiral Twin's double screen tower burned down on 9/3/10, the owners plan to rebuild. The Co-Owner of Admiral Twin Drive In is accepting donations to rebuild the theater. For information on how to donate go to
KTUL.COM[32]
Opened as Ficks Drive-In (after original owner Isadore J. Ficks) on April 25, 1949. In recent years, the original box office was recovered and now sits inside the entranceway to the drive-in.
Opened June 19, 1947 as Ruthorn Drive-In. Owner's family ran several drive-ins in the Greater Pittsburgh area from the 60's to the 90's. All are now defunct.
Opened 1954. Maintains a very nostalgic look with old Coca-Cola and Sprite signs for the marquee and entranceway. Snack bar includes candy machines from the 1940's. Only operating drive-in in Beaver County at this point.
Originally opened as Lee's Woodland Drive-In on May 6, 1949. Closed in late 70's and reopened April 4, 1995 as Galaxy Drive-In. Ownership changed after 2004 season and renamed Riverside.
Originally opened June 8, 1950 and operated until 1996. In 2007, the Twin Hi-Way Drive-In was given a complete restoration job and reopened on July 3 that year. Located on an original stretch on the Lincoln Highway (formerly designated as U.S. 22/U.S. 30, hence the name of the drive-in. Now designated as PA Route 60). A second screen has just been constructed opposite of the original screen.
Operates three screens. Each screen shows a double-feature (six movies total). Previously had four screens, but screen #2 burned down in 2007 and was not replaced
One mile from the
Bristol Motor Speedway. Screen goes dark on racing weekends, when the drive-in lot is converted to a campground for visiting race fans.
The largest screen in Asia, has room for about 665 cars or 6000 people. Opened on September 6th 1973. Covered sitting facility attracts people who don't own cars as well..
Prarthana is the world's first beach drive-in theatre
India’s only Beachside drive-in theatre.
It is the only place to watch your favorite movie on a one-of-a-kind giant concrete screen of 4500 sq.ft. with gentle sea breeze and a delectable vegetarian cuisine. Prarthana would be your perfect evening with the moon and the stars shining on you. Apart from the drive-in area for the cars, a gallery with a
seating capacity of 614 people offers the same experience for those visiting Prarthana by vehicles other than 4 wheelers. Prarthana also has a large area with play equipments for children. Equipped with dts sound system and Xenon Lamp house one can experience the best clarity of sound and picture.
The Jubilee Drive-In in Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan, just outside of Watrous, Saskatchewan on Highway 365. One Screen built in 1955.
United States
This is a partial list of drive-in theaters currently operating in the U.S. As of July 2008, about 383 remain, with a total of more than 635 screens, according to the United Drive-In Theater Owners Association.[3]
As of May 2009, there are no known operating drive-in theaters in
Alaska,
Delaware or
Louisiana
Opened May 23, 1997. Single drive-in screen accompanied by five newly-constructed indoor theatres. Second drive-in screen demolished in 2005 to make room for the indoor theatres.
Operates three screens; all screens show double-features of movies currently in wide release. Movies are shown from spring into fall on weekends, and every day of the week during the summer season.
The Southington Drive-In is a community–owned and operated establishment and contains 1 screen. All Movies are G - PG13.
The Southington Drive-In is unique not only because it is one of only three remaining outdoor venues in the state, but also because it has been purchased by the town of Southington. A little history on this town treasure: the drive-in first opened in 1954 and operated for nearly half a century before closing in 2002. In 2004 the Southington residents voted to purchase the property in order to expand nearby Recreation Park and enjoy continued outdoor activities at the nostalgic site.
They agreed to execute a new concept – that of letting local non-profit organizations staff each movie night with their own volunteers in exchange for a portion of the proceeds. So for $10 a Southington carload can enjoy a fun family and help community programs and initiatives within the Southington community to be funded. If the carload is from out of town it will cost $12. Walk ins are welcome at $2 each, but they would need a portable radio and a chair.[6]http://www.southingtondrive-in.org
Indiana has retained a remarkable number of its drive-ins, due largely to it being one of the last states in the Union to adopt
Daylight Saving Time, in 2006.
Opened June 30, 1950. 1 screen, serving 750 cars with 600 speakers that still work. Became the world's first "digital drive-in" in 1999 with the addition of a
DTS system.
Opened in 1950. Operates five screens; all screens show double-features (10 movies total). Originally known as Ford-Wyoming Drive-In. Had nine screens since the early 90's; screens 6-9 on Wyoming Ave. were closed and torn down in May 2010. Name was shortened to Ford Drive-In the following month
Opened 2008. Operates 9 screens; all screens show triple feature. First active drive-in theatre in
Troy, shows a total of 27 movies. In April 2011 this theatre will operate 16 big screens, triple feature, with a total of 48 movies.
West Rome Drive-in in
Rome:: after 2011 season in year 2012 it was Completely torn down and re built from the ground up and reopen later that year. Now Closed in 2014 Because Owners Didn't shell out for Digital Projection.
Four simultaneously running screens and capacity for 1,000 cars. Originally opened October 1, 1969 with only one large screen. It closed for several years during the 1990's. A second screen was added during the late 70's. The third and fourth screens were added just during the last couple of years.
Opened 5/21/51 as a single screen theatre named the Modernaire, was twinned in 53 and renamed the Admiral Twin. Built by local Businessman L.E. Snider, First Feature was "Oh Suzanna" starring Chill Wills. Was later owned By General Cinema Corp. and is now owned by a local family named Blake. Note: The Admiral Twin's double screen tower burned down on 9/3/10, the owners plan to rebuild. The Co-Owner of Admiral Twin Drive In is accepting donations to rebuild the theater. For information on how to donate go to
KTUL.COM[32]
Opened as Ficks Drive-In (after original owner Isadore J. Ficks) on April 25, 1949. In recent years, the original box office was recovered and now sits inside the entranceway to the drive-in.
Opened June 19, 1947 as Ruthorn Drive-In. Owner's family ran several drive-ins in the Greater Pittsburgh area from the 60's to the 90's. All are now defunct.
Opened 1954. Maintains a very nostalgic look with old Coca-Cola and Sprite signs for the marquee and entranceway. Snack bar includes candy machines from the 1940's. Only operating drive-in in Beaver County at this point.
Originally opened as Lee's Woodland Drive-In on May 6, 1949. Closed in late 70's and reopened April 4, 1995 as Galaxy Drive-In. Ownership changed after 2004 season and renamed Riverside.
Originally opened June 8, 1950 and operated until 1996. In 2007, the Twin Hi-Way Drive-In was given a complete restoration job and reopened on July 3 that year. Located on an original stretch on the Lincoln Highway (formerly designated as U.S. 22/U.S. 30, hence the name of the drive-in. Now designated as PA Route 60). A second screen has just been constructed opposite of the original screen.
Operates three screens. Each screen shows a double-feature (six movies total). Previously had four screens, but screen #2 burned down in 2007 and was not replaced
One mile from the
Bristol Motor Speedway. Screen goes dark on racing weekends, when the drive-in lot is converted to a campground for visiting race fans.
The largest screen in Asia, has room for about 665 cars or 6000 people. Opened on September 6th 1973. Covered sitting facility attracts people who don't own cars as well..
Prarthana is the world's first beach drive-in theatre
India’s only Beachside drive-in theatre.
It is the only place to watch your favorite movie on a one-of-a-kind giant concrete screen of 4500 sq.ft. with gentle sea breeze and a delectable vegetarian cuisine. Prarthana would be your perfect evening with the moon and the stars shining on you. Apart from the drive-in area for the cars, a gallery with a
seating capacity of 614 people offers the same experience for those visiting Prarthana by vehicles other than 4 wheelers. Prarthana also has a large area with play equipments for children. Equipped with dts sound system and Xenon Lamp house one can experience the best clarity of sound and picture.