- Gets dark7:26 pm
- Google rating4.7012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$7per adult
- Outside foodNot allowed
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- FM89.1 FM
- Car spots300
- Opened1948
Graham Drive-In is at 1519 4th Street in Graham, Texas.
It is a family-owned drive-in with one screen, open Friday through Sunday year-round as of 2026. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids 3 to 11, seniors 62 and up and active military. Kids under 3 get in free.
Location
Where is Graham Drive-In Theater?
Graham Drive-In Theater is at 1519 4th St, Graham, TX 76450. The entrance is at Cliff Drive.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Dinner Bell Cafe
Start time
What time does the movie start at Graham Drive-In Theater?
What Graham Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:15 pm for the first movie on Friday, October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:33 pm, so the movie started about 42 minutes after dark. On Saturday, October 10 it posted 7:30 pm, which was right at full dark (7:32 pm).
In October the sun sets around 7:01 pm and it gets dark around 7:26 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Graham 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 April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:29 pm |
| May | 8:53 pm |
| June | 9:13 pm |
| July | 9:12 pm |
| August | 8:46 pm |
| September | 8:06 pm |
| October | 7:26 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 Graham Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$7
- Child$5Ages 3-11
- Under 3FreeKids 2 and under
- Senior$5
- Military discount$5With a valid ID
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: $5 at the box office for guests who can't pick up 89.1 FM
- Snack bar
- You cannot bring your own food
- Restrooms in a building
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Radio rental: $5 at the box office for guests who can't pick up 89.1 FM in their car
- Digital projection: upgraded in 2013 via Honda's Project Drive-In promotion
- Ownership: Chip and Brandi McFerrin, operating as McFerrin Brothers, LLC, took over in April 2024 (75th-anniversary year)
- No re-entry: leaving during the show requires buying another ticket to come back
- No idling diesel engines at any time; no burning or barbecues
- Closed for vacation the weeks of Sep 18 and Sep 25, 2026, per the site's own event calendar, otherwise posted as open year-round
Reviews
What visitors say about Graham Drive-In Theater
From 278 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Nostalgia and hospitality
- Repeated praise across 2024-2026 for a friendly, family-run atmosphere and low prices under the current owners.
- One 1-star review (2024-09-07) describes a decline right after a change in ownership: a 10-year-old charged adult price, slow concession lines; not corroborated by any other review.
Audio
- FM broadcast (89.1 KGDI) is sometimes hard to pick up from inside a vehicle; the box office rents a portable radio for $5 (review dated 2026-05-02).
- No pattern of frequency complaints otherwise.
Before you go
Know before you go
- Large vehicles (trucks, SUVs, vans) must park to the side or back; hatchbacks may only be raised to roof level so they don't block others' view.
- No in-and-out; leaving during the show requires buying another ticket to return.
- Rent a radio at the box office for $5 if your car radio can't pick up 89.1 FM.
- Bring bug spray if you plan to sit outside the car or in a truck bed.
History
The history of Graham Drive-In Theater
Graham Drive-In opened in 1948 (per the venue's own site and Facebook page) with room for 300 cars on one screen. It received a digital projector upgrade in 2013 through Honda's Project Drive-In promotion. New owners took over operations in April 2024, ahead of the theater's 75th anniversary that year.
FAQ
Questions about Graham Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Graham Drive-In have?
Graham 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 Graham Drive-In use?
Graham Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 89.1 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 Graham Drive-In?
Graham Drive-In rents radios at the counter: $5 at the box office for guests who can't pick up 89.1 FM. 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 Graham Drive-In?
What Graham Drive-In says: The theater posted 8:15 pm for the first movie on Friday, October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:33 pm, so the movie started about 42 minutes after dark. On Saturday, October 10 it posted 7:30 pm, which was right at full dark (7:32 pm). In October it gets dark around 7:26 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Graham Drive-In cost?
Admission to Graham Drive-In is $7 per adult, $5 per child 3-11, $5 for seniors and military. Two adults and two children come to $24. Children 2 and under get in free.
Can I bring my own food to Graham Drive-In?
Graham Drive-In does not allow outside food or drink. Everything you eat has to come from the counter, which is how a lot like this one keeps its gate price down. Eat before you go, or plan on buying dinner there.
Are dogs allowed at Graham Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Graham 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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