Guide to DFW Drive-In Movies and Concerts
As COVID continues to be a concern across the state and nation, many entertainment venues have adapted to the “new normal” by offering drive-in movies and/or concerts that you can view from the comfort and protection of your own car. It’s a drive-in revival! Since so many venues across the Metroplex are beginning to offer these drive-ins- and there are a couple long-standing drive-in theaters as well- I’ve put together a list of them here. Let’s go to the movies!
Cinema Pop-Ups at The Star in Frisco
Cinema Pop-Ups, a new pop up drive-in theater concept that is designed to create a safe and innovative type of drive-in theater, brings the classic nostalgia of a drive-in movie theater to The Star. Enjoy all the features of these timeless outdoor theaters, brought into the 21st-century with the latest technologies, stunning visuals, and the latest and greatest Hollywood blockbusters!
Cinema Pop-Ups at The Star will bring a drive-in theater experience to the Gaylord Lot at The Star in Frisco with Edge of Tomorrow, 42 and more among the first titles being screened.
Tickets are $25 per car and are on sale now. Click here for more information and tickets.
Cinema Pop-Ups Schedule*
Lots open at 8:00 p.m. | Movies begin at 9:00 p.m.
July 8 – 42
July 9 – Space Jam
July 10 – Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone
July 11 – Shazam!
July 12 – Best in Show
Tribeca Drive-In Series at AT&T Stadium
The “Tribeca Drive-In” series, which will feature an exciting slate of over 30 iconic films, comedy acts, and more is coming to AT&T Stadium July 2-26, 2020, providing families with a safe, comfortable entertainment experience that captivates audiences of all ages.
Drive-ins are a signature program for Tribeca; they have been a part of festival programming since the beginning 20 years ago, and Tribeca is now bringing this program nationwide. The series will take place each weekend (Thursday through Sunday) throughout the summer, beginning on July 2, 2020.
The Tribeca Drive-In series will encompass a variety of engaging and thoughtful themes in tribute to modern classics and all-time audience favorites, such as: Music Movies with Selena, The Bodyguard, and Straight Outta Compton, Sports Sundays with Creed, Jerry Maguire, Space Jam, and Love and Basketball, Time Travel Comedies with Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Back to the Future, High School Comedies with Mean Girls and Superbad, Ladies’ Night with Girls Trip and Bridesmaids, Hit the Road with Talladega Nights and Fast & Furious, James Bond tribute with Goldfinger and Casino Royale, and Kids’ Night with Inside Out, The Lego Movie, and Spy Kids. There will also be a 4th of July Celebration featuring Field of Dreams, The Wizard of Oz, and a special 25th Anniversary screening of Apollo 13.
For additional programming details, the initial programming schedule, and ticketing information, please visit www.tribecafilm.com.
Summer Drive-In Concert Series at TUPPS Brewery
The McKinney Performing Arts Center is moving their Summer Concert Series to the field next to TUPPS!
This will be a safe, socially distant, DRIVE-IN concert series.
MPAC has teamed up with TUPPS Brewery to present our 1st Summer Drive-In Concert Series! Yes, a whole new kind of concert experience that shouts summer fun in Texas.
For only $99 you can see 3 SHOWS in the comfort of your own truck or car!
“Rolling Stones top 10 artists to watch”, Farewell Angelina on July 18th.
Local favorite Zane Williams with Hill Country – the band on August 21st.
Buy your tickets before this incredible summer music experience sells out. Go to https://bit.ly/MPACTUPPSMusic for tickets or call the box office at 214-544-4630.
Pepsi Summer Movie Series at Legacy Hall
While not technically a “drive-in” movie venue, Legacy Hall at Legacy West Plano is offering free movies on the big screen in the Box Garden all summer long. Masking and social distancing protocols will be strictly enforced. Visit Legacy Hall Events for line up and details. From Legacy Hall:
This is a FREE event, therefore registration does NOT guarantee seating or access to the venue. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets will NOT be collected. PRO TIP: Arrive early to popular events as seating may go quickly!
YOUR VISIT: Is this your first time visiting us? Great! Legacy Hall is an innovative, European-style food hall combining the best elements of a beer garden, craft brewery and live entertainment venue. You’ll love the three-story, 55,000-square-foot space featuring more than 20 curated restaurant stalls offering flavors from around the world. Plus, the Box Garden which is the Hall’s expansive outdoor entertainment venue, where guests sing along to live music, watch movies, cheer on live sports broadcasts and more. To learn more, visit www.legacyfoodhall.com or call (972) 846-4255. Get social with Legacy Hall (@legacyfoodhall) on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. No outside food or beverages will be permitted within the hall. Our venue is all ages but minors must be accompanied by adults during a performance.
Addison Weekend Drive-In
Live music returns to the Addison Circle District with Addison Weekend Drive-In, three weekends of outdoor concerts featuring popular DFW bands. Enjoy the shows from the comfort of your vehicle, or bring lawn chairs to set next to your car for some fresh air. Music will be transmitted via both speaker system and FM radio, providing excellent audio quality no matter where you sit.
Admission is free for all ages. Only vehicles will be admitted into the event site.
Book an Addison hotel room for a relaxing staycation and enjoy a reserved front row parking space at both the Friday and Saturday night concerts. Once a hotel room has been booked, send your name, hotel and confirmation number to aholmberg@addisontx.gov to reserve your space. View a list of hotels here: https://bit.ly/3cUgnI4.
There will not be food vendors on-site; attendees are encouraged to support Addison restaurants via dine-in or takeout before the show.
Band performance will start at 8:30pm, lot will open at 7:30pm.
You can find more information and FAQs at VisitAddison.com/drivein.
Walmart Drive-In
For families missing the big screen, Walmart will be working with Tribeca Enterprises for two drive-in experiences. Walmart is transforming 160 of its store parking lots into contact-free drive-in movie theaters where customers can safely gather to watch movies programmed by the Tribeca Drive-in team.
Beginning in August, Walmart will roll out this red carpet experience in towns across the country for a combined 320 showings. This family-friendly night will include hit movies, special appearances from filmmakers and celebrities and concessions delivered right to customer vehicles.
Walmart’s drive-in tour will run through October. Additional details will be announced closer to the start of the tour. More information can be found here: walmartdrive-in.com.
Galaxy Drive-In Theater- Ennis, TX
Construction for Galaxy Drive-In began in 2003 and opened on December 17, 2004 with three screens. They expanded to 4,then 5 and finally 7 screens. Expanded from one snack bar to two and converted from film to all digital this year. Now open 7 days a week!
Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Showtimes:
The box office and snack bar opens at 6:00 PM.
See the Showtimes page for movie start times
The second features start approx. 10 minutes after the end of the first feature
Tickets:
See two features for one low price!!
Tickets are $7.00 per person ages 12 and up. kids are $4.00 each.
Please review our ticket purchase policy.
No outside food or drinks allowed
Directions:
The Galaxy Drive-in is located in Garrett, Texas ‐ on Interstate 45, just north of Ennis at exit 255.
From Dallas, on I-45, go 20.5 miles south of the I-20 & I-45 interchange, and exit 258 for Parker Hill Road. After exiting take the very first right onto Parker Hill road, and then left to continue south on the I-45 frontage road. Galaxy Drive-In will be 2 miles down on your right. Google Maps
Coyote Drive-In- Fort Worth, TX
4 movie screens playing double features nightly (showtimes & purchase tickets https://coyotedrive-in.com/fortworth/tickets/)
A canteen offering a large selection of food and desserts (menu: http://coyotedrive-in.com/fortworth/canteen/)
Draft and bottled beer & wine offered by the glass and bottle
Play area for children
VERY Dog-friendly! 🐶
Open 7 days a week, year ‘round!
Gates open at 5:30pm daily
This post will be updated as more drive-in events become available. Enjoy a taste of the good ol’ days, y’all!