The Finger Lakes Drive-In marquee sign, topped with a classic car and film projector, against a dusk sky along Routes 5 & 20 in Aurelius, NY

Enjoy the magic of the movies

UNDER THE STARS

New York State's oldest continually running drive-in theatre — showing movies in Aurelius since July 15, 1947. Pull in, tune your radio to 101.9 FM, and settle in for the show.

🎟 Box office opens 7:30 pm 🌙 Fri–Sun nights, rain or shine 📻 Sound on 101.9 FM 🐾 Leashed pets welcome
On the big screen

Now Showing

Our feature schedule changes every week. Here's this weekend's double feature.

Friday, July 24th through Saturday, July 25th
Box Office Opens: 7:30 pm
Moana (2026)
Length: 115 minutes  ·  Rated: PG
Rated PG for action/peril, some scary images, rude humor and brief thematic elements.
First feature9:00 pm
Toy Story 5
Length: 102 minutes  ·  Rated: PG
Rated PG for some thematic elements and rude humor.
Second feature10:20 pm
Schedule updates weekly — check our Facebook or call the 24-Hour Movie Information line: 315 370-7780
At the gate

Admission

Admission is priced per person — every carload is welcome. Count up your car below to see what you'll pay at the box office.

  • Ages 12 and upIncludes $2 credit toward a small popcorn$10.00
  • Ages 5–11$5.00
  • Kids 4 and underFREE
Credit cards accepted One-time credit card fee on admission only — $3.00. Cash avoids the fee.

What's my carload?

A quick estimate from our posted gate prices — nothing is collected here.

Ages 12 and up$10.00 each 2
Ages 5–11$5.00 each 0
Kids 4 and underFree 0
2 × Ages 12+ @ $10$20.00
Estimated at the gate$20.00
Your 2 admissions (ages 12+) include $4.00 in popcorn credit — $2 toward a small popcorn each.

Estimate only, from the drive-in's own posted prices. Little ones 4 and under are always free. The $3 credit-card fee is charged once per transaction, on admission only.

Before you go

Plan your night

Gates

Open at 7:30 pm

Come early, grab a good spot, and visit the snack bar before showtime.

When

Fri–Sun nights

We're open rain or shine and run through all weather as long as there's power.

Sound

Tune to 101.9 FM

Use your car stereo or bring a battery-powered FM radio to sit outside. Classic speakers are still here, too.

Re-entry

One admission per visit

If you leave, you won't be able to re-enter — so bring what you need for the night.

Pets

Leashed & welcome

Well-behaved, leashed pets are permitted on the lot.

Parking

Vans & SUVs in the rear

Taller vehicles park at the back so everyone keeps a clear view of the screen.

101.9 FM

Bring your own FM battery-powered radio and sit outside, or use your FM car stereo. Tune to 101.9 FM — the sound is limited only by the quality of your radio, and even a good portable will give you incredible stereo sound.

Fresh off the grill & griddle

The Snack Bar

Hot food, cold drinks, popcorn and every candy under the sun — the snack bar stays open 15 minutes into the second film.

Please support the movie experience and do not bring in outside food. Support our concession stand!
Inside the Finger Lakes Drive-In concession stand, with the "Concessions & Treats" neon sign glowing over the counter The candy case at the snack bar, stocked with movie-night favorites Fountain drink cups in four sizes at the snack bar
Our story
SINCE 1947

The theatre opened on July 15, 1947, and we are proud to be New York State's oldest operating drive-in theatre.

We are a classic drive-in which still has speakers, but we strongly encourage the use of our FM radio transmission on 101.9 FM — the sound quality is limited only by the quality of your car radio system. Even a good portable FM radio will give you incredible stereo sound.

The Finger Lakes Drive-In entrance booth at dusk, hand-lettered "Fingerlakes Drive-In · Since 1947" with the green neon Entrance sign
See a drone video of our drive-in · Opens YouTube's player
The Finger Lakes Drive-In marquee lit at dusk — a classic car and projector sculpture crowning the LED sign
Find us

Maps & Directions

1064 Clark Street Road
Aurelius, NY 13021 We are located 4 miles WEST of Auburn on Routes 5 & 20.

A great night for everyone

House Rules & FAQ

We respectfully ask all patrons to observe the following house rules so that everyone can have a truly wonderful experience enjoying the magic of the movies under the stars.

  • Bathrooms are located in the front of the concession building. The Ladies' Room is on the left and the Men's Room is on the right.
  • Shoes must be worn at all times.
  • If you leave, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
  • Trash cans and recycle bins are conveniently located on each side of the concession building and at the exits.
  • Cell phones and other devices plugged into your car may interfere with the radio sound.
  • Please be considerate of those around you.
  • Vans and SUV's must park in the rear of the lot. If you open your hatch you must park at the far ends of a row, not in the middle, in order to not block the view of smaller vehicles.
  • Any hatches open must be tied down so that they are not higher than the level of their roof.
  • Well behaved, leashed pets are permitted.
  • Thank you!
What happens if it rains?

We are open Friday through Sunday nights, rain or shine — unless otherwise mentioned for special shows. We continue to run through all weather conditions as long as there is power.

How long is the snack bar open?

The snack bar remains open 15 minutes into the second film.

Get in touch

Contact Us