- Gets dark7:28 pmGates open 7:00 PM
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$10per adult
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- FM88.9 FM
- Car spots420
- Opened1951
Auburn Garrett Drive-In Theatre has shown double features in Garrett, Indiana since 1951.
A 2022 storm took down its screen, and a new one went up for the 2025 season.
Location
Where is Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater?
Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater is at 1014 IN-8, Garrett, IN 46738. The entrance is at IN-327. The closest highway is IN-8.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Traxside Bar & Grill
- Shorty's Steakhouse
- Auburn Garrett House Of Pancakes
Start time
What time does the movie start at Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater?
What Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater says: The theater posted 8:35 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:25 pm, so the movie started about 10 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 7:00 pm and it gets dark around 7:28 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from May to September, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| May | 9:23 pm |
| June | 9:49 pm |
| July | 9:45 pm |
| August | 9:10 pm |
| September | 8:18 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Child$5Ages 5 to 11
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: $5.00
- Snack bar
- Small Combo $10.00 (1 small popcorn, 1 small soda, 1 box candy). Large Combo $20.00 (1 large popcorn, 2 medium sodas, 1 box candy).
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Bug spray: available for purchase, $9.00
- Apparel: t-shirts and hoodies for sale at the concession stand
- Sales tax is included in all concession menu prices.
Reviews
What visitors say about Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater
From 720 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Friendly, helpful staff
- 8 reviewers describe staff as polite and helpful, per Google's aggregated review-topic tally checked 2026-09-12.
- One recent review called the employees "extremely helpful and pleasant."
Double features are the draw
- 11 reviewers highlight the double-feature format, per Google's aggregated review-topic tally checked 2026-09-12.
- One recent review called it a fair price to see two movies.
Family-friendly atmosphere
- 7 reviewers each describe a family atmosphere and the venue as family friendly, per Google's aggregated review-topic tally checked 2026-09-12.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 PM
- Vans, trucks and larger SUVs park next to yellow poles, as close to a pole as possible. Van and SUV hatchback rear doors must be tied down or kept even with the roof.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Cards are accepted, but there's a $5 minimum purchase to pay by credit or debit; cash has no minimum.
History
The history of Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater
Opened May 16, 1951 as the Tri-Hi Drive-In with a single screen and parking for about 150 cars. Renamed Garrett Drive-In in 1959, then Auburn Garrett Drive-In Theatre in 1960.
A larger screen and more parking, up to 420 cars, were added in the early 1970s. The screen was heavily damaged in a storm on August 29, 2022 and taken down. A new screen was built and the theater reopened for the 2025 season.
FAQ
Questions about Auburn Garrett Drive In Theater, answered
How many screens does Auburn Garrett Drive In have?
Auburn Garrett Drive In has one screen. Everybody on the lot watches the same film, so there is nothing to choose when you arrive. Park where you like, tune your radio and wait for the light to go.
What FM frequency does Auburn Garrett Drive In use?
Auburn Garrett Drive In broadcasts its soundtrack on 88.9 FM. The audio comes through your own car stereo rather than a speaker on a post. If your car cannot run its radio with the engine off, bring a portable one.
Can I rent a radio at Auburn Garrett Drive In?
Auburn Garrett Drive In rents radios at the counter: $5.00. It is worth one if you plan to sit outside the car, or if running your stereo for four hours would flatten your battery. They go quickly on a busy night, so ask when you arrive rather than at the interval.
What time does the movie start at Auburn Garrett Drive In?
What Auburn Garrett Drive In says: The theater posted 8:35 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:25 pm, so the movie started about 10 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 7:28 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
When is Auburn Garrett Drive In open?
For the 2026 season, Auburn Garrett Drive In is open from May to September, on Friday and Saturday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.
How much does Auburn Garrett Drive In cost?
Admission to Auburn Garrett Drive In is $10 per adult, $5 per child 5 to 11. Two adults and two children come to $30. Children 4 and under get in free.
Are dogs allowed at Auburn Garrett Drive In?
Dogs are welcome at Auburn Garrett Drive In as long as the leash stays on. Keep it short near other cars, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because sound carries across a lot.
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