Drive-Ins Near Albuquerque

Albuquerque does not have a drive-in of its own, and the nearest one is a significant drive away in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

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The Fort Union Drive-in is on 7th Street in Las Vegas, NM, about 120 miles northeast of Albuquerque on I-25. It is the only drive-in in New Mexico. A single-screen theater open since 1951, it fits 340 cars and runs from April through October, with sound on 88.7 FM.

The roughly two-hour drive each way makes this more of a day-trip or weekend outing than a casual Friday night. But for drive-in fans willing to make the trek, the theater offers a straightforward, old-fashioned experience in a small town setting. Las Vegas, NM, also has a walkable historic plaza worth exploring before the show. Heading up on a summer Saturday, catching dinner in town, and staying for a double feature is a solid plan for anyone who misses having a drive-in closer to home.

Drive-In Theaters Near Albuquerque

Fort Union Drive-in

Las Vegas

New Mexico's only drive-in, on 7th Street in Las Vegas in the...

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