Shankweiler’s
Drive-In Theatre
AMERICA’S OLDEST Drive-In
Shankweiler's Drive-In, established in 1934, is the oldest operating drive-in theater in the world. For over 90 years, it has delighted audiences with double features on its large outdoor screen.
Located in the Lehigh Valley, Orefield, Pennsylvania, just off Route 309.
Well this is exciting! We have been nominated to participate in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice competition for “Best Drive-In Theater.” This is a NATIONAL contest, and we're up against some incredible competition. This is our third year in the contest. In 2024, we placed fifth, and last year, to our absolute amazement, we placed SECOND!
You can help us hold our place (or go that one notch up) by casting a vote. You can vote once a day, every day! There is no special sign-up to participate.
NOW SHOWING
Thursday, May 7 -
Sunday, May 10
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 continues shine glamorously on our drive-in screen! After intermission, MICHAEL takes the stage for a special (and frequently requested) encore presentation!
Our Movie Schedule, May 7-10:
7:00pm – Gates open
8:40pm – The Devil Wears Prada 2 – PG13
10:50pm – Michael – PG13
Sunday's movies will feature Open Captions!
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
Thursday, May 21 -
Thursday, May 28
You're invited to the drive‑in premiere of one of this summer's most anticipated blockbuster movie events, STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! This feature‑length installment from the hit Disney series The Mandalorian follows Din Djarin (a helmeted Pedro Pascal known as “Mando”) and Grogu (beloved by fans as “Baby Yoda”) as they embark on an exciting new adventure within the expansive and immersive Star Wars universe. We have lots of goodies and extras in store, so stay tuned!
This premiere will be presented as a drive-in double feature! Our co-feature will be released closer to the show!
Our Movie Schedule, May 21-28:
7:00pm – Gates open (6:30pm on Friday & Saturday)
8:50pm – Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – PG13
11:10pm – TBA – NR
MONDAY'S movies will feature Open Captions
Showtimes are approximate.
The theater is open rain or shine.
