- Gets dark7:27 pmGates open 8:00 PM Fri/Sat, 8:30 PM Sun-Thu
- Google rating4.70123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$12per adult
- Outside food$5permit per car
- DogsOn a leash
- FM89.7 FM, 89.3 FM
- Car spots900
- Opened1964
The Capri Drive-In has shown movies on US-12 just west of downtown Coldwater since summer 1964, still owned and run by the Magocs family who built it. Two screens serve about 900 cars.
As of 2026, gates open at 8pm Friday and Saturday and 8:30pm Sunday through Thursday. A full snack bar, video games in the concession area and both AM/FM sound round out the visit.
Location
Where is Capri Drive-In Theater?
Capri Drive-In Theater is at 119 W Chicago Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036. The entrance is at US-12, just west of downtown Coldwater. The closest highway is US-12. Landmarks: I-69 Exit 13, then west through historic Coldwater to reach the Capri.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Adventure Zone
- Prop Blast Cafe
- Willows Bar and Grill
Start time
What time does the movie start at Capri Drive-In Theater?
What Capri Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:26 pm, so the movie started about 26 minutes before dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:59 pm and it gets dark around 7:27 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Capri 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 March to December, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| March | 8:13 pm |
| April | 8:49 pm |
| May | 9:25 pm |
| June | 9:51 pm |
| July | 9:47 pm |
| August | 9:11 pm |
| September | 8:18 pm |
| October | 7:27 pm |
| November | 5:49 pm |
| December | 5:41 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 Capri Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$12
- Child$5Ages 5-11
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: Portable radios rent for $5 at the concession stand.
- Snack bar
- Outside food is allowed with a $5 permit, bought at the gate
- Restrooms in a building
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- 150' x 75' Selby tower
- 80' x 40' steel tower, moved from a Detroit-area drive-in and re-assembled in 1986
- Re-graded and covered in limestone to control mud and dust
- Open 7 nights a week Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekends only March-Memorial Day and late August through November/December
- Concession area has video games and dine-in tables
- No glass bottles, no grills or BBQs
- Laser pointers are forbidden; use will result in expulsion from the theater for the remainder of the season
- No smoking in the snack bar
- Parking poles have been installed based on customer demand to create consistent parking; don't damage them
- Children under the age of 16 must be under parental supervision at all times
- Also here: arcade
Reviews
What visitors say about Capri Drive-In Theater
From 1,510 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Food and concessions
- Snack bar is great and pet friendly
- Concessions had decent selection and prices, admission was good
- Reasonably priced, clean bathrooms
Parking and picture quality
- Adequate parking and space between cars, lots of parking with multiple screens
- One reviewer said the screen was very dark and hard to see
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 8:00 PM Fri/Sat, 8:30 PM Sun-Thu
- Larger vehicles are asked to park in the back two rows so they do not block the view of other patrons.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Parking is first come, first served, so arrive before the gate opens for the best spot.
- Group rates are available by calling (517) 677-7824 ahead of your visit.
- The grassy area right in front of the screen is set aside for lawn chairs and blankets; elsewhere, lawn chairs must stay directly in front of your own vehicle, not to the sides.
- Sitting in the bed of a pickup or on top of a van is allowed as long as it doesn't block another patron's view.
History
The history of Capri Drive-In Theater
Built and opened by John (Sr.) and Mary Magocs in summer 1964, on US-12 just west of downtown Coldwater. Still owned and operated by the Magocs family.
Two screens: Screen 1 is a 150' x 75' Selby tower, one of the largest still in use; Screen 2 is an 80' x 40' steel tower moved from a Detroit-area drive-in and re-assembled in 1986. Lot holds about 900 cars behind a single 2-sided ticket booth with 2 entrance lanes.
FAQ
Questions about Capri Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Capri Drive-In Theater have?
Capri Drive-In Theater has two screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.
What FM frequency does Capri Drive-In Theater use?
Capri Drive-In Theater broadcasts its soundtrack on 89.7 FM, 89.3 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 Capri Drive-In Theater?
Capri Drive-In Theater rents radios at the counter: portable radios rent for $5 at the concession stand. 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 Capri Drive-In Theater?
What Capri Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:26 pm, so the movie started about 26 minutes before dark. In October it gets dark around 7:27 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
When is Capri Drive-In Theater open?
For the 2026 season, Capri Drive-In Theater is open from March to December, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.
How much does Capri Drive-In Theater cost?
Admission to Capri Drive-In Theater is $12 per adult, $5 per child 5-11. Two adults and two children come to $34. Children 4 and under get in free.
Can I bring my own food to Capri Drive-In Theater?
You can bring your own food to Capri Drive-In Theater once you have bought a permit for $5 a car. The permit is worth it if you were going to spend more than that at the counter anyway. Without one, outside food is not allowed in.
Are dogs allowed at Capri Drive-In Theater?
Dogs are welcome at Capri Drive-In Theater 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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