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Drive-in movie theater · Portville, New York

Portville Drive-In Theater

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  • Gets dark7:00 pmGates open 7:30 PM
  • Google rating
    4.4
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  • Screens2
  • 2026 seasonMay to September
  • Price$8per adult
  • DogsOn a leash
  • Sit outsideYes
  • Car spots500
  • Opened1970

Portville Drive-In is at 1060 Olean-Portville Rd, Portville, NY 14770.

Location

Where is Portville Drive-In Theater?

Portville Drive-In Theater is at 1060 Olean-Portville Rd, Portville, NY 14770. The entrance is at Steam Valley Road.

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Start time

What time does the movie start at Portville Drive-In Theater?

What Portville Drive-In Theater says: The theater says shows begin at dusk.

In October the sun sets around 6:32 pm and it gets dark around 7:00 pm.

Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Portville 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 May to September, on the 15th.

MonthGets dark
May8:58 pm
June9:25 pm
July9:20 pm
August8:45 pm
September7:52 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 Portville Drive-In Theater costs

  • Adult$8
  • Child$3Ages 11 and under

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Amenities

Food, restrooms and rules

  • You can bring your dog, on a leash
  • You can sit outside your car
  • One of the largest drive-in movie screens in New York State, per the venue's own site.
  • Screen parking is fixed by ticket; switching between Screen I and Screen II mid-show is not permitted, per the venue's own site.
  • Open tailgates must not obstruct anyone's view of the screen, regardless of arrival order, per the venue's own site.

Reviews

What visitors say about Portville Drive-In Theater

From 273 visitor reviews, 4.4 stars.

  • Fries and concession food draw repeat praise

    • Google's aggregated review topics show "fries" mentioned 8 times and "snack bar" 6 times, the two most-mentioned food topics on the listing (checked 2026-09-11).
    • "I always get a bucket of fries" and the concession stand's full lineup (candy, popcorn, fries, pizza, nachos, drinks) get named directly in a July 2026 review.

  • Two screens, a double feature on each

    • Google's aggregated review topics show "movie screen" mentioned 6 times and "two screens" 3 times (checked 2026-09-11).
    • "They play two movies on each of the two screens!" a July 2026 reviewer wrote.

  • Friendly staff

    • Google's aggregated review topics show "friendly staff" mentioned 5 times, the most of any staff-related topic on the listing (checked 2026-09-11).

Before you go

Know before you go

  • The box office opens 7:30 PM
  • You get a free pass if rain stops the movie
  • Bring cash. The gate does not take cards
  • Bring jumper cables if you drive a push-start car; a reviewer needed a jump after the show in August 2026.
  • The snack bar closes when the first movie ends, so buy food before then, per the venue's own site.
  • Shows start at dusk, not a fixed clock time, even though the gate opens at 7:30 pm, per the venue's own site.
  • There is no re-entry once you leave the lot; a new ticket is required to get back in, per the venue's own site.

History

The history of Portville Drive-In Theater

The Portville Drive-In opened July 7, 1972 as a single screen showing Charlton Heston in "Skyjacked". The second screen was added in 2005. The drive-in is locally owned and operated. It is located on a 22 acre lot which offers unobstructed views. The Portville Drive-In is open seasonally showing first run attractions in Dolby digital projection. Sound is via FM radio.

FAQ

Questions about Portville Drive-In Theater, answered

How many screens does Portville Drive-In have?

Portville 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 Portville Drive-In?

What Portville Drive-In says: The theater says shows begin at dusk. In October it gets dark around 7:00 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.

When is Portville Drive-In open?

For the 2026 season, Portville Drive-In is open from May to September, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.

How much does Portville Drive-In cost?

Admission to Portville Drive-In is $8 per adult, $3 per child 11 and under. Two adults and two children come to $22. The booth takes cash only, so stop at a machine on the way.

Are dogs allowed at Portville Drive-In?

Dogs are welcome at Portville 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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The start times

Portville Drive-In starts the movie when it gets dark, so the time moves through the year. The times here are close, not exact.

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