- Gets dark7:04 pmGates open 6:30 pm*
- Google rating4.3012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$25*a carload
- Outside foodNot allowed*
- DogsOn a leash
- FM screen 1106.9 FM
- FM screen 289.5 FM
- Car spots300
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly, posts fundraiser and weekend recaps plus occasional showtime announcements
- Opened1952
The Moonlite Drive-In Theatre sits on US-322 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, and is run by Lipuma Theatres. In 2026 it runs a longer season than most drive-ins in the area, opening in March and staying open into late fall, and it plays two features for less than the price of one indoor ticket.
Outside food and drink are prohibited, since the concession stand is how the theatre pays its way. Show times are approximate because darkness falls at a different rate through the season, and the theatre recommends arriving at least an hour early on Friday and Saturday nights.
Location
Where is Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
Moonlite Drive-In Theater is at 5268 US-322, Brookville, PA 15825. The entrance is at Allegheny Road. The closest highway is 28th Division Highway. Landmarks: Cozumel Mexican Restaurant; Pinecrest Country Club, about 2.5 miles west.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Cozumel Mexican Restaurant
- Bob's Sub & Sandwich Shop
- Moon Palace
Start time
What time does the movie start at Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
What Moonlite Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 7:25 pm for the first movie on September 18, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:49 pm, so the movie started about 24 minutes before dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:36 pm and it gets dark around 7:04 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Moonlite 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 |
|---|---|
| March | 7:49 pm |
| April | 8:24 pm |
| May | 8:58 pm |
| June | 9:24 pm |
| July | 9:20 pm |
| August | 8:45 pm |
| September | 7:54 pm |
| October | 7:04 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 Moonlite Drive-In Theater costs
- Per car$25*One price for the whole car
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You cannot bring your own food
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- Visa and Mastercard accepted at the ticket booth and snack bar
- Second screen added in 2022
- Free coffee and donuts during the final weekend of the regular season
- Extra scary-movie nights return in the middle of October after the regular season ends
Showtimes
What's playing at Moonlite Drive-In Theater this week
Moonlite Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly, posts fundraiser and weekend recaps plus occasional showtime announcements. Check there for tonight's show.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 6:30 pm*
- On a busy summer night, get there about 60 minutes early
- All trucks, SUVs and vans must tie their hatches down and park to the rear of the theatre. Patrons with hatchbacks need to bring something to tie the hatch down to the roof level of the vehicle.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
History
The history of Moonlite Drive-In Theater
The Moonlite Drive-In opened on July 2, 1952 on US-322 west of Brookville, Pennsylvania, with a double bill led by Pandora and the Flying Dutchman. It has run under several owners since, closing at times before Lipuma Theatres bought and reopened it in 1996.
The theater switched from film to digital projection at the end of the 2015 season and today runs two screens with sound broadcast over FM radio instead of the old in-car speakers.
FAQ
Questions about Moonlite Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Moonlite Drive-In have?
Moonlite 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 FM frequency does Moonlite Drive-In use?
Moonlite Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on Screen 1: 106.9 FM, Screen 2: 89.5 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 Moonlite Drive-In?
What Moonlite Drive-In says: The theater posted 7:25 pm for the first movie on September 18, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:49 pm, so the movie started about 24 minutes before dark. In October it gets dark around 7:04 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Moonlite Drive-In cost?
Admission to Moonlite Drive-In is $25 a carload. That is one price for the whole vehicle, so five of you pay what two would.
Can I bring my own food to Moonlite Drive-In?
Moonlite 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 Moonlite Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Moonlite 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.
Nearby
Other drive-in theaters in Pennsylvania
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