From rural theaters under the stars to retro family-owned drive-ins, there are eight drive-in movie theaters still standing in Virginia. Here is a guide to visiting two of the most popular.

Once all the rage, drive-in theaters are now shuttering their gates across the United States as streaming services and at-home viewings become the norm.

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Starlight Drive-In Theater

Address: 275 Starlight Dr. Christiansburg, Virginia

Schedule: Friday and Saturday, open April-September/October

Ticket prices: $6 for adults, $4 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under

Number of screens: 1

Pet-friendly? Yes, pets are welcome on a leash

The Starlight is a single-screen drive-in theater that features a modern sound system where you can catch a film or flea market on the weekends when they re-open this spring.

Movies

The Starlight Drive-In plays cult classics and new releases as double features every weekend from April through September (October if the weather permits).

Long lines form for popular movies and tickets are sold at the gate. It’s first come, first served at the Starlight, so be sure to arrive early to ensure your spot!

The last three rows are reserved for SUVs and trucks.

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How to hear the movie

Starlight installed a new sound system in 2016. The movie audio is now broadcast over six large speakers in projection booths and can be heard throughout the theater grounds.

You can also listen to the movie if you are seated in your vehicle by tuning into 90.3 FM on the car’s radio.

Snacks

Food and drinks are available at the Starlight concessions stand, but like the tickets, they are first come, first served.

Pro Tip: Head to the Starlight flea market before you catch a flick.

Central Drive-In

Address: 5113 Kent Junction Rd, Norton, Virginia

Schedule: Box office opens at 7:45, open March-October

Ticket prices: $8 for adults, $4 for kids 5-11, and free for kids 4 and under.

Number of screens: 1

Pet-friendly? Yes, pets are welcome

Central Drive-In theater first opened its gates in 1952 and is Virginia’s oldest operating drive-in theater. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Jefferson National Forest before you reach the rural drive-in spot.

Movies

Central plays new releases as double features. You can watch one or both for a single ticket price.

Be sure to purchase a ticket when the box office opens at 7:45—the shows can sell out.

How to hear the movie

Tune into radio station 88.5 FM to broadcast the movie audio inside your vehicle. If your car doesn’t have a radio, bring a portable one.

Snacks

Get snacks at the Central Drive-In concession stand before the movie begins or during intermission. Unlike many other drive-ins, Central allows outside food and beverages.

Pro Tip: Bring some of your favorite snacks from home if you don’t want to pay movie theater prices.

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