Drive-in theaters in Minnesota

Updated 7/18/26

Take advantage of the warm weather in Minnesota and enjoy a movie outdoors. Here’s a list of drive-in theaters ready to welcome you.

Most, if not all, of these theaters operate rain or shine.

Note: Vali-Hi Drive In in Lake Elmo is closed.

Long Drive In Theater

24257 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Long Prairie is just over two hours northwest of Downtown Minneapolis.

Long runs one screen, showing two movies.

The theater has an overnight campsite. You can check in starting at 2:00 p.m. and check out is at 12:00 p.m.. Tent sites cost $10 while RV sites are $18. More information is here.

Concessions are available. Outside food is not allowed unless you’re camping.

Long Drive In hosts an annual classic car show and Halloween trunk or treat event during the year.

Admission is $8 for adults 12 and older, $5 for kids 6 – 11 and those 5 and under free. Credit cards are accepted and have an additional transaction fee.

Starlite Drive-In Theater

28264 MN-22, Litchfield, MN 55355

Litchfield is about 90 minutes west of Downtown Minneapolis.

Starlite runs two screens and each screen runs different movies. You cannot switch between screens.

Management recommends you bring mosquito repellent.

Admission is $9 for those 13 and older and $5 for kids 5 – 12. Those 4 and under are free. They accept cash, check and credit cards.

Sky-Vu Drive In

34032-34998 State Hwy 1, Warren, MN 56762

Northeast of Grand Forks, Warren is 5 hours northwest of downtown Minneapolis.

Sky-Vu has been around for more than 50 years.

The showtime is listed on the main page of their website in the upper right corner.

A robust snack bar menu is available, including free refills on soft drinks.

The drive-in has been home to a kangaroo.

Admission $10 for adults, $8 for kids, and those under 2 are free. Members of the military receive a $2 discount. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Verne Drive-In Theater

1607 S Kniss Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156

Luverne is about three and a half hours southwest of Minneapolis.

They have a no outside food policy. This means no coolers and no alcohol.

They post on their Facebook page as to what time movies will start each week.

Pets are allowed as long as they’re leashed.

Verne Drive-In does offer portable FM radios at the concession stand in case you have issues hearing the movie.

Admission is $8 for those 6 and older. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Elko Speedway

26350 France Avenue S, Elko New Market, MN 55020

Elko is right off of I-35, less than 45 minutes south of Downtown Minneapolis. Movies are shown at the Elko Speedway.

St. Michael Cinema 15

4300 O’Day Avenue NE, Saint Michael, MN 55376

Saint Michael is about 30 minutes northwest of downtown Minneapolis.

St. Michael Cinema is a regular movie theater, but also operates a drive-in.

Restrooms are available inside the movie theater.

Tickets for movies can be purchased online. Prices online cost $8 for those 13 and older, $3 for those ages 6 – 12, and free for those 5 and under. Advanced tickets are required to park a vehicle. You can add passengers on site.

Gates open 1 hour before the posted showtime, and you’re asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before the movie.

Superior 71 Drive-In Theater

1482 300th Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Spirit Lake, Iowa is just short of three hours south of Minneapolis.

They have two screens, with each showing two movies.

Superior 71 does rent portable FM radios at the concession stand in case you have issues hearing the movie.

You can bring outside food in by purchasing a $5 Food and Beverage Permit. More info.

Admission is $10 for those 13 and older and $5 for kids 5 – 12. Those 4 and under are free. Credit cards are accepted and come with a processing fee.

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