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About Malco Summer Quartet Drive-In

Welcome to Malco Summer Quartet Drive-In, historically Memphis’s largest drive-in by capacity. Located at 5310 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122, this four-screen drive-in offers a car-based viewing experience with seating focused on your vehicle rather than traditional indoor seating. While the site has had an evolving history—opening in 1966 and later branded as Malco Summer Drive-In—the property was reported to be closed as a drive-in in May 2025 and sold to Harrimack Holdings, with no redevelopment announced as of early 2026. If you’re planning a visit to a classic drive-in environment and want practical, no-fuss information, we’ve got you covered. This page provides seating and parking details, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth trip to Memphis’ drive-in legacy.

Note: Always verify current status before planning a visit, as drive-in operations can change. We’ll keep you updated on any reopening or rebranding news.

Driving out to the Malco Summer Quartet Drive-In means you’re joining a piece of Memphis cinema history. With a capacity up to ~2,000 cars and a layout that centers around your vehicle, this venue offers a nostalgic, family-friendly movie night under the stars. For transit, MATA bus lines 19 and 53 along Summer Ave provide public transportation options. If you’re staying nearby, consider our recommended partner hotels and dining spots below to complete your trip. We’re your go-to connection for straightforward, trustworthy ticket and venue information.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5310 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122.
  • Venue type: Four-screen drive-in theater (Memphis's largest drive-in by capacity).
  • Capacity: Approximately 2,000 cars.
  • Seating/chart: Seating is car-based; no fixed theater seating or public seating chart published; no traditional indoor seating.
  • Parking: Car parking for up to ~2,000 vehicles, aligned to drive-in layout.
  • Transit: Public transit access via Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) bus lines 19 and 53 along Summer Ave (near the drive-in).
  • Nearby hotels: AmericInn by Wyndham Memphis East (6045 Macon Cove), OYO Hotel Memphis TN I-40 (6101 Shelby Oaks Dr), Red Roof Inn East Memphis (6055 Shelby Oaks Dr).
  • Notable events: Time Warp Drive-In film series (nostalgia-themed multi-film nights) historically hosted at the drive-in.
  • Status: Closed as a drive-in in May 2025; property reportedly sold in May 2025 to Harrimack Holdings; no announced redevelopment as of early 2026.
  • Renaming/history: Originally opened as Summer Quartet Drive-In in 1966, later branded as Malco Summer Drive-In; often cited in sources as the Malco Summer Drive-In after acquisition.