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Drive-in movie theater · Knox, Indiana

Melody Drive In Theater

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  • Gets dark6:34 pmGates open 6:30pm Friday-Saturday (box office hours)
  • Google rating
    4.9
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  • Screens2
  • Price$10per adult
  • Outside foodAllowed*
  • Sit outsideBehind your car*
  • FM screen 189.3 FM
  • FM screen 288.5 FM
  • Car spots400
  • This week's moviesOn own websiteWeekly
  • Opened1949

Melody Drive-In Theatre in Knox, Indiana has served moviegoers since 1949.

The family owned theatre runs a full concession menu with burgers, pizza, breadsticks and more, and welcomes lawn chairs and blankets set up in front of your vehicle for anyone who wants to watch from outside their car.

Location

Where is Melody Drive In Theater?

Melody Drive In Theater is at 7055 US-35, Knox, IN 46534. The entrance is at East 800 South. The closest highway is US-35.

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Where to eat nearby

If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:

  • The Honey Hole0.47 miles
  • The Brunch Pub0.5 miles
  • Scoops and Smiles1.7 miles
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Start time

What time does the movie start at Melody Drive In Theater?

What Melody Drive In Theater says: The theater posted 7:35 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:31 pm, so the movie started about 4 minutes after dark.

In October the sun sets around 6:06 pm and it gets dark around 6:34 pm.

Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Melody 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.

MonthGets dark
April7:54 pm
May8:28 pm
June8:54 pm
July8:50 pm
August8:15 pm
September7:24 pm
October6:34 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 Melody Drive In Theater costs

  • Adult$10
  • Child$5Ages 5-11
  • Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
  • Senior$7

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Amenities

Food, restrooms and rules

  • Full kitchen
  • You can bring your own food and drink
  • You can sit outside, but only right behind your own car
  • Lot size: thirteen acres
  • Audio: FM radio broadcast plus on-site in-car speakers (own site); reviewers describe some speakers as original vintage posts (Google review topic, 2 mentions)
  • Concessions: QR-code menu lets you order from your car
  • Grills and open fires: not allowed
  • Glass containers: not allowed
  • Laser pointers: not allowed
  • Footwear: shoes required at all times
  • Speed limit: 5 mph on theater grounds
  • Alcohol: permitted only inside your own vehicle for guests 21+, underage drinking strictly prohibited and reported to law enforcement

Showtimes

What's playing at Melody Drive In Theater this week

Melody Drive In Theater posts this week's movies and start times on its own website, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.

Reviews

What visitors say about Melody Drive In Theater

From 682 visitor reviews, 4.9 stars.

  • Friendly, welcoming staff

    • Staff friendliness is the most repeated topic in the venue's Google reviews, 50 mentions in the cached review-topics summary (fetched 2026-09-12).

  • Breadsticks are the signature menu item

    • Breadsticks appear in 35 of the cached Google review topics, plus 3 more calling out the deep-fried version by name, well ahead of any other menu item.

  • Clean bathrooms

    • Bathroom cleanliness is its own review topic, 11 mentions in the cached Google summary.

  • Double features on each screen

    • 9 of the cached Google review topics mention getting a double feature, on a lot with 2 screens.

  • Multi-generation, family-run feel

    • 3 of the cached Google review topics describe it as family owned, matching the site's own three-generations claim.

  • Bringing your own food is common

    • 5 of the cached Google review topics mention bringing your own food, consistent with the outside_food policy already flagged on this row.

Before you go

Know before you go

  • The box office opens 6:30pm Friday-Saturday (box office hours)
  • High profile vehicles (large trucks, vans, SUVs) should not park in front of smaller cars; on busy nights larger vehicles are directed to designated areas.
  • Box office runs Friday-Saturday 6:30pm and the site says it closes shortly after the last show starts, so arrive before showtime, not just before dusk.
  • The site's own visit page calls out a 'Pro Tip': the front row fills up fast on weekend nights, so arrive early for it.
  • A 2024 Google review (edited 2026) places the restrooms between the two screens next to the concession stand, a central spot from either side of the lot.

History

The history of Melody Drive In Theater

Melody Drive-In Theatre describes itself as your neighborhood drive-in since 1949, and its policies page identifies it as a family owned theatre.

FAQ

Questions about Melody Drive In Theater, answered

How many screens does Melody Drive In Theater have?

Melody 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 Melody Drive In Theater use?

Melody Drive In Theater broadcasts its soundtrack on Screen 1: 89.3 FM, Screen 2: 88.5 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.

What time does the movie start at Melody Drive In Theater?

What Melody Drive In Theater says: The theater posted 7:35 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:31 pm, so the movie started about 4 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 6:34 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.

How much does Melody Drive In Theater cost?

Admission to Melody Drive In Theater is $10 per adult, $5 per child 5-11, $7 for seniors. Two adults and two children come to $30. Children 4 and under get in free.

Can I bring my own food to Melody Drive In Theater?

You can bring your own food and drink to Melody Drive In Theater 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.

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The start times

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