Catch a movie at the South Drive In Theatre in Columbus on weekends

Catch a movie at the South Drive-in Theatre in Columbus this summer! Drive-in movies are a perfect option for safe, summertime entertainment. Make it a date or bring the family – they offer movies for everyone to enjoy.

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The only remaining drive-in theatre in Columbus, the South has been going strong since 1950. This is a twin drive-in theatre, so there are 2 screens each showing 2 movies per night – with 3 movies on occasion. The concession stand is highly rated and very reasonably priced, so make sure you arrive hungry!

Typically open from March-October; they are open for weekends only (to start)! Changes for 2020 include reduced capacity so cars can park further away from each other. They will also implement increased space in concession and bathroom lines, and frequent cleaning. You’ll also be able to pay in advance online, or at the gate. Masks will be required when interacting with staff or other guests, at the gate, and to go to the concession stand and restrooms. Online concession ordering will be available. Note, online ticket and food ordering will be available soon. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be provided.

Tickets for South Drive-in Theatre

Adults ages (12+) are admitted for $9.50 each on Friday and Saturday nights and holiday eves, and $7.50 on all other nights.
$2 per child ages 5-11. Free for 4 and under.

Upcoming schedule at South Drive-In

Note: this is typically a first-run theatre, but due to production company closures, movies won’t all be new releases this season.

Friday, July 3, 2020-Monday, July 6, 2020 ONLY

Screen 1:
9:25p Ghostbusters 1984 (PG)
11:20p Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13)
1:23a REPLAY of Ghostbusters 1984 (PG) Fri 7/3 & Sat 7/4 ONLY!

Screen 2:
9:40p The Jungle Book 2016 Live Action (PG)
11:36p My Spy (PG-13)
1:15a REPLAY of Jungle Book 2016 (PG) Fri 7/3 & Sat 7/4 ONLY!

Gate opens at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday nights, and 730 pm on Sunday night. They suggest arrive at least 1.5 hours -2 hours ahead of show time on Friday and Saturday nights, and 1 hour ahead of time on Sunday night.

The admission price is $9.50 for ages 12 and older on Friday & Saturday nights, $7.50 on regular Sunday nights, $2 for ages 5 to 11 every night, and ages 4 and under are free every night..

See Facebook page for updates and upcoming movie offers.

South Drive-In Flea Market

The South Drive-In is also home to a huge flea market! You’ll find 200 yard sales in one location at the South Drive-in Flea Market. It’s the largest outdoor yard sale and garage sale in Columbus since the 1970s. You’ll find clothing, footwear, housewares and tools, electronics and computers, art and photography. Yard sale pricing on everything for adults and children. Columbus’ giant outdoor yard sale and garage sale dealers also frequently have fresh vegetables and produce.

Spots are open if you want to be a seller. You can set up occasionally, or sell regularly. The cost to be a seller is $10 per space per day on Saturday and Sunday, $6 per space on Wednesday. There is no assigned parking or reserved spaces. You set your merchandise up next to your vehicle.

The Flea Market starts Saturday, May 23, and runs every Sat, Sun, Wed, from 5 am to 1 pm and a special flea market on Memorial Day 5/25 from 5 am to 1 pm. Arrive early for the best finds.