Roll out a picnic blanket or throw your feet up on the dash. The days are long, the nights are warmer and open-air theatres are back and open for business!

In Calgary and want to catch a drive-in movie before summer’s end?

No matter your favourite genre or budget, here are a few places where you can catch a flick under the stars.

Drive in Movies

High River Sunset Drive-in 

Start your engines, the High River Sunset Drive-in kicks off its highly anticipated season on Friday, August 2nd, with a showing of Mean Girls and Clueless and you won’t want to miss it. For show times head to the link above.

When: Starts on Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: 64137 Highway 543 East, High River, AB, Canada, Alberta
Cost: $40 per vehicle

Retro Drive-in Movies at Heritage Park

Love old movies? This summer head to Heritage Park for their Retro Drive-in series featuring JAWS, The Breakfast Club, E.T., Top Gun and more. Hit their website now for tickets!

When: Various dates through August.
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW Calgary, Alberta
Time: 8:30 pm
Cost: $55+

Open Air Experiences

Movie on the Rise

Held at the natural amphitheatre on St.Patrick’s Island, Calgarians are encouraged to pack some snacks, cozy up, and then prepare to enter “a world of pure imagination” when Movie on the Rise returns with a showing of Wonka. 

When: Thursday, August 22nd,
Where: Directions here
Time: 8 pm
Cost: Free

Movie in the Park

A charming celebration that features food trucks, fun, and a film chosen by the public. Few events are more anticipated than Movie in the Park in Sunalta. Check it out for FREE!

When: Friday, September 13th, 2024
Where: Royal Sunalta Park – directions here
Time: Sunset
Cost: Free

Trico Centre Movie in the Park 

This summer, head to Trico Centre for Family Wellness for a showing of the Super Mario Bros. Movie. This event is FREE for Trico Centre members, $5 for single non-members or $20 for non-member families. Don’t miss out!

When: Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Where: 11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE, Calgary
Time: 6 pm
Cost: Free+

Movies With a View 

A stunning backdrop and a selection of faves! This year, The Beltline Neighbourhood Association launched Movies With A View at High Park – a FREE-to-attend event that will feature a 30-ft screen, an incredible sound system and a state-of-the-art projector.

When: Various dates in August
Where: 340 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Time: Various times
Cost: Free

And there you have it! Just a few places to see a drive-in or outdoor movie in Calgary. Happy viewing!

Cassandra Stefanic

Regional Editor, Prairies –Cassandra is a Calgary-based journalist with a deep appreciation for music, film, food, travelling, and storytelling. When she’s not chasing a story, writing, or editing, you’ll likely find her in the mountains, binge-watching a new series, at a speakeasy, cooking, or getting lost in a Taylor Swift re-record.

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