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Tooele Motor Vu Theatre Tickets

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Historic Drive-In in Erda, UT

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About Tooele Motor Vu Theatre

Welcome to the Tooele Motor Vu Theatre, a beloved outdoor drive-in cinema serving the Tooele area since the mid-20th century. Nestled near Erda, UT, this single-screen venue draws movie lovers of all ages for classic family nights under the stars. With a seating capacity of roughly 600–650 cars, the theatre offers a nostalgic experience that combines community vibes with modern conveniences. The theatre opened around 1948 as Motor Vu Drive-In, with opening night popularly dated to May 19, 1950, and was renamed Erda Drive-In by 2023 after the long-running Motor Vu era. The original screen was destroyed by a tornado in 1993 and was subsequently rebuilt. The venue operates seasonally, typically spring through fall, and remains a staple of local drive-in culture. We’ve got you covered with practical details, nearby lodging, and easy ways to secure your seats for a memorable night at the movies.

Accessibility, parking, and nearby services matter when planning a drive-in outing. Tooele Motor Vu Theatre sits at 4055 Highway 36 in Erda, offering nearby Park & Ride options for easy carpooling and transit. The theatre is a community hub for events like VW meetups and special Movie Nights, reinforcing its role as a social gathering place. For a complete outing, explore nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Tooele and Kirk Hotel Tooele, plus local dining and amenities. When you’re ready, secure your tickets through our straightforward process—we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-nonsense service that helps you get in the door quickly and safely.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 4055 Highway 36, Erda, UT 84074 (Tooele area).
  • Venue type: Outdoor, single-screen drive-in theatre.
  • Car capacity: approximately 600–650 cars.
  • Opening: opened around 1948 as Motor Vu Drive-In; opening night commonly cited as May 19, 1950.
  • Renaming: renamed Erda Drive-In by April 2023 (formerly Motor Vu Theatre).
  • Status: Open seasonally (Spring through Fall); not demolished and still listed as Erda Drive-In.
  • Notable event: original screen destroyed by a tornado in 1993 and subsequently rebuilt/replaced.
  • Nearby transit: nearest Park & Ride lots include North Tooele (2450 N State Route 36) and Erda LDS Church Parking Lot (323 E Erda Way).
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Tooele (1531 N Main St), Kirk Hotel (Tooele); additional lodging listed in Explore Tooele lodging guides.
  • Notable events hosted: community events such as VW’s and a Movie Night; drive-in history and community-use notes.