- Gets dark7:27 pmGates open 8:00 pm
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$10per adult
- Outside foodAllowed*
- DogsOn a leash
- Car spots500
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly, lineup posted by Monday evening for the coming weekend
- Opened1949
Hummel Drive-in Theatre screens movies in Winchester, Indiana.
It holds a 4.6 rating from more than 350 Google reviews.
Location
Where is Hummel Drive-in Theatre?
Hummel Drive-in Theatre is at 2870 IN-32, Winchester, IN 47394. The entrance is at North 300 East. The closest highway is IN-32. Landmarks: In front of Randolph County Airport.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Amazing Joe's Steak House Winchester
- A & B Cafe
- House of Flavors
Start time
What time does the movie start at Hummel Drive-in Theatre?
What Hummel Drive-in Theatre says: The theater says its movies start at dusk.
In October the sun sets around 7:00 pm and it gets dark around 7:27 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Hummel Drive-in Theatre 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 | 8:45 pm |
| May | 9:18 pm |
| June | 9:43 pm |
| July | 9:40 pm |
| August | 9:06 pm |
| September | 8:16 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 Hummel Drive-in Theatre costs
- Adult$10
- Child$5Ages 5-10
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You can bring your own food and drink
- Playground
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- Open captions are available on request
- Bring a battery-powered radio if you would rather not use your car radio; small radios are sold at the concession stand
Showtimes
What's playing at Hummel Drive-in Theatre this week
Hummel Drive-in Theatre posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually Weekly, lineup posted by Monday evening for the coming weekend. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Hummel Drive-in Theatre
From 360 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Friendly staff
- Staff friendliness is the single most repeated compliment across the venue's Google reviews.
Clean grounds and bathrooms
- Reviewers repeatedly call the grounds 'very clean and kept.'
- Clean bathrooms are one of the most frequently mentioned positives in the review set.
Old-fashioned family atmosphere
- Several reviewers describe the setting as a nicer, old-fashioned alternative to a regular theater, good for a family night out.
Reasonably priced concessions
- Reviewers call concession prices reasonable and note that outside food is allowed.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 8:00 pm
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring cash. The gate does not take cards
- Gate and concessions opened at 7:30 pm on opening weekend and at 8:00 pm on the last weekend of the 2026 season, so the time moves through the year.
History
The history of Hummel Drive-in Theatre
The Hummel Drive-In in Winchester, Indiana, opened in 1949 as the Airline Drive-In with a single screen, and a second screen was added later. The theater closed in 2014. The Hummel family bought it soon after, renovated it, and reopened it under the Hummel name in the summer of 2016.
FAQ
Questions about Hummel Drive-in Theatre, answered
How many screens does Hummel Drive-in Theatre have?
Hummel Drive-in Theatre 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 time does the movie start at Hummel Drive-in Theatre?
What Hummel Drive-in Theatre says: The theater says its movies start at dusk. In October it gets dark around 7:27 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Hummel Drive-in Theatre cost?
Admission to Hummel Drive-in Theatre is $10 per adult, $5 per child 5-10. Two adults and two children come to $30. Children 4 and under get in free. The booth takes cash only, so stop at a machine on the way.
Can I bring my own food to Hummel Drive-in Theatre?
You can bring your own food and drink to Hummel Drive-in Theatre at no extra charge. Pack a cooler and the tickets are the only thing you pay for. The counter is still there if you would rather buy dinner when you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Hummel Drive-in Theatre?
Dogs are welcome at Hummel Drive-in Theatre 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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