- Gets dark7:38 pmGates open 7:30 pm
- Google rating4.7012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$8per adult
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes*
- FM101.5 FM
- Car spots700
- This week's moviesOn own websiteIrregular
- Opened2018
Moonlite Drive-In shows double and single feature movies in Terre Haute, Indiana, with the soundtrack broadcast on 101.5 FM.
The theater also runs sponsored Free Nites through the season and sells drive-in merchandise and concessions on site.
Location
Where is Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
Moonlite Drive-In Theater is at 5056 N Lafayette St, Terre Haute, IN 47805. The entrance is at East Park Avenue. The closest highway is US-41. Landmarks: Park Avenue Diner, next door on East Park Avenue.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Sun Rise & Dine Terre Haute
- Elm Grove Tavern
- Front Porch Foodies
Start time
What time does the movie start at Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
What Moonlite Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:47 pm, so the movie started about 13 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 7:11 pm and it gets dark around 7:38 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 |
|---|---|
| April | 8:54 pm |
| May | 9:26 pm |
| June | 9:50 pm |
| July | 9:47 pm |
| August | 9:15 pm |
| September | 8:26 pm |
| October | 7:38 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
- Adult$8
- Child$4Ages 6-12
- Under 6FreeKids 5 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: $20 deposit, refunded $17 when the radio is returned.
- Full kitchen
- Annual popcorn bucket $15, refills $2 once per night.
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Single feature nights cost less: $6 adult, $3 ages 6-12, free 5 and under (double features are $8/$4).
- Cards are accepted, but not Tap to Pay or American Express.
- Hatchbacks must be tied down level with the roof, twine is available from staff if needed.
- A Google review from August 2026 calls out clean bathrooms and gravel access drives.
- The concession stand sells collectible cups, tins and buckets themed to whatever movie is currently promoted, with mix-and-match combo pricing.
Showtimes
What's playing at Moonlite Drive-In Theater this week
Moonlite Drive-In Theater posts this week's movies and start times on its own website, usually irregular. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Moonlite Drive-In Theater
From 658 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Clean grounds and bathrooms
- A clean lot comes up in 16 of the venue's Google reviews, as of September 2026.
- Clean bathrooms come up in 13 reviews.
Friendly staff
- Friendly staff comes up in 6 reviews, as of September 2026.
Free movie nights
- Free movies come up in 6 reviews, reflecting the site's sponsored free-admission nights each season.
Screen quality
- Screen visibility comes up in 4 reviews and screen brightness in 3, as of September 2026.
Concessions
- Free popcorn refills come up in 3 reviews.
- Corn dogs come up in 3 reviews.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:30 pm
- Take up only one parking space per vehicle; the theater asks everyone to set chairs and blankets in front of the car, not behind it, to keep the rows orderly.
History
The history of Moonlite Drive-In Theater
The Moonlite Drive-In in Terre Haute, Indiana, opened on September 22, 2018, on the lot of the old Terre Haute Drive-In, which ran from 1958 until it closed in 1988.
The site sat empty for almost 30 years until KJB Theaters bought it in 2017. KJB restored the original 40 by 80 foot screen and built a new concession stand, projection booth and box office. The single screen holds about 700 cars.
FAQ
Questions about Moonlite Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Moonlite Drive-In Theater have?
Moonlite Drive-In Theater 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 Moonlite Drive-In Theater use?
Moonlite Drive-In Theater broadcasts its soundtrack on 101.5 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.
Can I rent a radio at Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
Moonlite Drive-In Theater rents radios at the counter: $20 deposit, refunded $17 when the radio is returned. 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 Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
What Moonlite Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:47 pm, so the movie started about 13 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 7:38 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Moonlite Drive-In Theater cost?
Admission to Moonlite Drive-In Theater is $8 per adult, $4 per child 6-12. Two adults and two children come to $24. Children 5 and under get in free.
Are dogs allowed at Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
Dogs are welcome at Moonlite Drive-In Theater 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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