Glendale 9 Drive-In
Glendale 9 Drive-In
5650 N. 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
The last drive-in theater in Arizona, with nine screens showing current releases year-round and sound through the car radio. Food, drinks and a weekend market are on site.
Quick facts
- Type
- Drive-in, Regional independent
- Address
- 5650 N. 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
- Area
- Phoenix area
- Phone
- (623) 939-9715
- Screens
- 9
- Opened
- 1979
- Hours
- Evenings, roughly 5:30 p.m. to midnight (2024 article)
What to expect
On screen
- New releases
- Family films
At the theater
- Concessions
- Bar
Good to know
- How does the sound work?
- Audio plays through an FM radio channel in your car.
- How much does admission cost?
- The location page lists adults at $10.25, children 5 to 11 at $2 and kids 4 and under free, with a cheaper Tuesday family night.
- Is it open year-round?
- A 2024 Copper Courier article says it shows current releases all year.
- Where is Glendale 9 Drive-In?
- Glendale 9 Drive-In is at 5650 N. 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: (623) 939-9715.
- Is Glendale 9 Drive-In open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Glendale 9 Drive-In as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Glendale 9 Drive-In?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (623) 939-9715.
- What independent theaters are near Glendale 9 Drive-In?
- Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix (7.6 mi), FatCats Suprise 8 in Surprise (15 mi), and Majestic Tempe 7 in Tempe (18 mi).
- Orpheum TheatreFatCats Suprise 8Majestic Tempe 7
Getting there
5650 N. 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
Independent cinemas near Glendale 9 Drive-In
Orpheum Theatre
Phoenix, AZ · 7.6 mi
A 1929 Spanish Renaissance movie palace in downtown Phoenix, now a city-owned performing arts venue. Films appear occasionally as classic screenings and film-with-live-orchestra concerts.
FatCats Suprise 8
Surprise, AZ · 15 mi
An eight-screen first-run cinema inside a FatCats entertainment complex that also has bowling and an arcade. Moviegoers can order food to their seats, which suits a family outing with games before or after the show.
Majestic Tempe 7
Tempe, AZ · 18 mi
A seven-screen Tempe cinema that describes itself as a cinema grill and plays current releases. The site also offers a loyalty program, rentals and assistive listening devices on some titles.
Pollack Tempe Cinemas
Tempe, AZ · 19 mi
A six-screen discount house in south Tempe where most second-run movies cost $3.50, and the lobby doubles as a display of film memorabilia and life-size figures, with an arcade game room alongside.
FatCats Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ · 27 mi
A six-screen cinema inside a family fun center that also has bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and an arcade. It shows current releases and suits groups and birthday outings.
FatCats Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 27 mi
An eight-screen first-run cinema inside a Mesa family fun center that also has bowling and an arcade, with showings from late morning on weekdays.
Hours
Evenings, roughly 5:30 p.m. to midnight (2024 article)
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