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. Shankweiler’s was recently awarded BEST DRIVE-IN THEATER in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Our drive-in theater is located in the Lehigh Valley, Orefield, Pennsylvania, just off Route 309.
NOW SHOWING
Friday, November 6
& Sunday, November 8
Big G is back on the big screen! Godzilla returns in GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, and we're premiering this gargantuan new installment on it's release run! Note: Saturday's tickets are available here, since this premiere coincedes with our Vanadu Drive-In event. Saturday's show is still open to the public.
Our Schedule on November 6 & 8:
6:00pm - Gates Open
7:00pm - Godzilla Minus Zero - R
9:30pm - TBA
The theater is open rain or shine.
Showtimes are approximate.
Saturday, November 7
Vanadu Drive-In is the premiere drive-in van cruise event, and it's an invitation for both classic and contemporary van owners and enthusiasts to bring their rigs out to America's oldest drive-in for a night out under the stars! Whether you drive a classic boogie, pile of rust, wacky import, or tricked-out overlander, you're welcome to come show off your setup and mingle with fellow vanners in this fun and famous annual event!
Admission is open and available to the public.
Guests who purchase the Overnight Pass for their vehicle are welcome to stay and hang out on the drive-in lot after the scheduled features. We will have our theater-operated fire pit running (weather permitting). Overnight Passholders may stay until 12:00pm on Sunday, Nov. 8th. Restroom facilities will remain open all night. We will be happy to provide resources for local campgrounds/hotels for those looking to stay elsewhere. Please review or our theater policies, as they still apply for this event https://www.shankweilers.com/rules
No fires or open flames not sanctioned by drive-in management.
Gates open at 4:00pm for Vans and 5:30pm for everybody else.
7:00pm - Godzilla Minus Zero - R
9:30pm - TBA - NR
This event is rain or shine.
Showtimes are approximate.
