- Gets dark6:42 pmGates open 7:00 pm
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$12per adult
- Outside foodAllowed
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- Car spots520
- Opened1957
Jericho Drive-In is at 21 Jericho Rd, Glenmont, NY 12077.
Location
Where is Jericho Drive-In Theater?
Jericho Drive-In Theater is at 21 Jericho Rd, Glenmont, NY 12077. The entrance is at Route 9W. The closest highway is US-9W. Landmarks: A BMW dealership on Route 9W, about 1 mile north of the drive-in.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- The R Pizza House
Start time
What time does the movie start at Jericho Drive-In Theater?
What Jericho Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 7:45 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:41 pm, so the movie started right at dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:13 pm and it gets dark around 6:42 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Jericho 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 | 8:05 pm |
| May | 8:42 pm |
| June | 9:09 pm |
| July | 9:04 pm |
| August | 8:28 pm |
| September | 7:34 pm |
| October | 6:42 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 Jericho Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$12
- Child$6
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You can bring your own food and drink
- Restrooms in a building
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Twist ice cream stand shares the property at 19 Jericho Rd, with its own phone (518) 767-3399 and hours (Sun-Thu 12-9pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm).
- Season pass holders get one free companion ticket per visit and a free large soda with a large popcorn purchase, per the season-pass page (still showing 2022 pricing, not used for price fields).
- One Google reviewer (Bradley Wilcox, 2025) mentions a food truck on site; unconfirmed on the venue's own site.
Reviews
What visitors say about Jericho Drive-In Theater
From 621 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Screen described as dim on several 2025 visits
- Two 2025 reviewers (Aug and earlier) call the screen "wayyyy too dark" and "borderline unwatchable"; Google's own review-topic tally lists "screen brightness" at 3 mentions.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 pm
- SUVs may turn around and sit or lay in the back; pickup trucks may sit in the open bed.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring a portable or battery-powered radio; reviewers say the car radio shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes while parked and idle (Google review, Rocco Conte, Apr 2026).
- Tickets, concession orders and Twist ice cream orders run through separate carts on the venue's Square ordering site; the FAQ says not to combine a concession and Twist order in one checkout.
History
The history of Jericho Drive-In Theater
Opened June 14, 1957 by the Klein brothers (who built several upstate New York drive-ins) with Rock Hudson in "Battle Hymn" and "The Nat King Cole Story." Booked by Brandt Theatres of New York City through the 1960s-70s, listed at 520 cars under owner Morris Klein (1961-66).
Twist, an ice cream stand, was added around 2013, and the lot converted to digital projection ahead of the 2015 season.
FAQ
Questions about Jericho Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Jericho Drive-In have?
Jericho Drive-In 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 Jericho Drive-In?
What Jericho Drive-In says: The theater posted 7:45 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:41 pm, so the movie started right at dark. In October it gets dark around 6:42 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Jericho Drive-In cost?
Admission to Jericho Drive-In is $12 per adult, $6 per child. Two adults and two children come to $36.
Can I bring my own food to Jericho Drive-In?
You can bring your own food and drink to Jericho Drive-In 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 Jericho Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Jericho 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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