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About Rose Bowl Drive-In

The Rose Bowl Drive-In is a temporary, seasonal drive-in screening program hosted on the Rose Bowl grounds in Pasadena, CA. Known for presenting high-profile events like the Tribeca Drive-In and AFI Fest drive-ins, this venue delivers a nostalgic, car-side cinema experience without traditional seating. Each event operates with vehicles arranged in rows facing the screen, offering a social and comfortable way to enjoy films or performances from the comfort of your car.

Located at Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, this pop-up drive-in uses the surrounding parking facilities and temporary layouts to accommodate hundreds of cars during peak events. As a trusted partner, we’ll guide you through parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your tickets and plan a smooth visit.

Note: Rose Bowl Drive-In is a temporary program on the Rose Bowl grounds. The Rose Bowl Stadium itself remains an active venue with ongoing operations under its own branding.

Seating at the Rose Bowl Drive-In is vehicle-based. Expect rows of cars facing the screen with no traditional fixed seating chart. Parking locations vary by event; AFI Fest drive-ins, for example, used Lot F for parking. Typical vehicle pricing hovered around $the best available price per vehicle (up to 4 people per car), depending on the event and layout. For public transit, you can combine the Parsons Park & Ride shuttle from Old Pasadena with the Metro A Line (Memorial Park Station) or Pasadena Transit connections to reach the Rose Bowl grounds. For a comfortable overnight stay, consider nearby hotels such as Langham Huntington, The Westin Pasadena, Residence Inn Pasadena/Old Town, and Courtyard by Marriott Old Pasadena. We’ve got you with trusted hotel and dining options to simplify your trip.

When you’re ready to go, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process. We’ll help you find the best access and parking options for your event date, so you can focus on the film and the drive-in experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103.
  • Venue type: temporary pop-up drive-in screenings hosted on Rose Bowl property (e.g., Tribeca Drive-In and AFI Fest drive-ins).
  • Capacity: reports vary by event; examples include ~250 cars (Tribeca Drive-In) and up to ~480 cars (opening weekend for Tribeca Drive-In), depending on the layout.
  • Notable events hosted: Tribeca Drive-In series at the Rose Bowl in summer 2020; AFI Fest drive-in screenings at the Rose Bowl in fall 2020.
  • Parking: AFI Fest drive-in used Lot F for parking; typical drive-ins parked vehicles in rows facing the screen, with pricing cited at about $40 per vehicle (max 4 people per car) for AFI Fest; no fixed seating chart beyond vehicle arrangement.
  • Transit: options include the Parsons Park & Ride shuttle from Old Pasadena, plus access via the Metro A Line (Memorial Park Station) and Pasadena Transit connections.
  • Nearby hotels: several Pasadena hotels are within a short drive, including Langham Huntington, The Westin Pasadena, Residence Inn Pasadena/Old Town, and Courtyard by Marriott Old Pasadena.
  • Renaming/demolition note: Rose Bowl Drive-In is a temporary/seasonal program on Rose Bowl grounds; the Rose Bowl Stadium itself continues to operate and retains its name.