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Sunset Drive In Theatre - Aurora Tickets

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Aurora, MO

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About Sunset Drive In Theatre - Aurora

Welcome to Sunset Drive In Theatre in Aurora, Missouri—a nostalgic, single-screen outdoor cinema that's entertained families since 1951. With seating for approximately 325 cars and an open-air lot, this venue delivers a classic drive-in experience. Audio is provided via 88.9 FM, and admission is typically cash-only. Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan a smooth visit, secure your seats, and explore nearby lodging and dining options.

Sunset Drive In Theatre sits at 1601 E Church St, Aurora, MO 65605. The lot accommodates roughly 300 spaces with clear guidance for car placement. Rideshare options, like Uber, are available in Aurora for convenient access. If you’re planning an overnight stay, nearby hotels such as Capital O Aurora Inn Monett US 60 and the Aurora Inn Motel can be convenient choices. We’ve included affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and local dining to help you make the most of your visit. For community events and fundraising—like the Christmas in July fundraiser held at the venue in 2016—Sunset Drive In remains a beloved part of Aurora’s entertainment scene. If you’re curious about past renovations or the site’s history, the drive-in’s story includes a wooden screen replacement after the 1979 fire. Secure your seats with us for a straightforward, friendly ticket-buying experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1601 E Church St, Aurora, MO 65605
  • Venue type: One-screen outdoor drive-in theater
  • Capacity: 325 cars (approx. 300 parking spaces; open-air lot with rows of parked cars)
  • Parking: roughly 300 spaces; color-coded posts guide parking locations
  • Admission: around $8 per adult; children 4 and under free; cash only
  • Audio: sound delivered via 88.9 FM
  • Seating chart: no public seating chart; seating is by car in fixed rows
  • Transit: limited public transit options in the area; rideshare (e.g., Uber) is an option in Aurora, MO
  • Nearby hotels: Capital O Aurora Inn Monett US 60 (3037 S Elliott Ave, Aurora, MO 65605); Aurora Inn Motel (same address listing in some sources)
  • Notable events hosted: Christmas in July fundraiser at Sunset Drive-In (Aurora, MO) in July 2016; venue opened 1951 with a wooden screen later replaced after a 1979 fire