July 18, 2025

🌟 IT’S OFFICIAL! 🌟

✅ Occupancy permit

✅ Health Department permit

The Moonlite Drive-In is so excited to announce our soft opening begins TONIGHT — Friday, July 18!

During this soft opening phase (July 18–24), the Moonlite will be showing Superman and F1 each night. We will be limiting the number of cars admitted each evening to help our brand-new team get acclimated to operations. Gates and concessions open at 6:30 p.m., with films starting at 9:00 p.m. nightly. Concession options will be slightly limited during this phase as we await a few pieces of equipment. Tickets for the soft opening will be available at the gate only, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Our official grand opening kicks off Friday, July 25, with an exciting lineup of films and events, including special programming in partnership with the Virginia Highlands Festival.

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🎬 Grand Opening Schedule:

Friday–Tuesday, July 25–29

 • Superman and F1

 • Gates and concessions open at 6:30 p.m. | Movies begin at 9:00 p.m.

Monday, July 28 & Wednesday, July 30 – Local Film Festival Nights

 • Free screenings of films written and directed by ladies from Southwest Virginia:

 • Permanent by Abingdon native Colette Burson (Monday)

 • Big Stone Gap by Big Stone Gap native Adriana Trigiani (Wednesday)

 • Admission is free | Gates and concessions open at 7:00 p.m. Live Music on the Porch begins at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 9:00 p.m.

Thursday–Sunday, July 31–August 3

 • Bad Guys 2 and Jurassic World: Rebirth

 • Gates and concessions open at 6:30 p.m. | Movies begin at 9:00 p.m.

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🎸 Special Event – Live Concert on Sunday, August 3

In conjunction with the Virginia Highlands Festival, Moonlite will host a special afternoon concert:

 • Gates and concessions open at 12:00 p.m.

 • Music begins at 2:00 p.m., featuring:

 • Rusty Steel (local artist)

 • Lance Stinson (fan favorite returning from last year)

 • Journey from the Heart – A Nashville-based tribute band performing two hours of Journey and Heart’s greatest hits from the 70s and 80s.

🎥 After the concert:

 • The field will be cleared, and gates and concessions will reopen at approximately 6:30–7:00 p.m. for that evening’s movie screenings of Bad Guys 2 and Jurassic World: Rebirth.

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🎉 On-Site Games & Activities for All Ages

Beginning when gates and concessions open, we’ll offer a variety of fun activities for both kids and adults, including:

 • Cornhole

 • Basketball

 • Giant inflatable axe throwing

 • Ring toss

…and more!

On select dates (July 18, 24 - 26, 28 - 31, and August 1-3), we’re excited to welcome Traveling Bear Indoor Mini Golf, who will set up their mobile 9-hole mini golf course right at the Moonlite!

 • Play a round for just $5 per person

 • A portion of proceeds will benefit the Moonlite

Come early, join the fun, and make the most of your movie night!

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🎟️ Ticket Information:

🎥 Movies:

 • Soft Opening (July 18–24): $8 (ages 12+), $5 (ages 5–11), Free for children 0–4 (Gate only)

 • General Admission (July 25–August 3): Available online and at the gate (until capacity is reached)

 • Local Film Festival Nights (July 28 & 30): Free Admission

🎤 August 3 Concert Pricing:

General Admission

Bring your own chair or blanket for seating:

 • Adults: $25

 • Children (5–17): $10

 • Children (0–4): Free

⭐ VIP Tickets ($50 All Seats)

 • Reserved seating up front (chairs provided)

 • Exclusive Meet & Greet with Journey from the Heart after the concert

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We’re excited to welcome the community back to the Moonlite! While improvements and decorating will continue, we couldn’t wait any longer to open our gates and let you experience all we’ve done so far.

We sincerely ask for the community’s support—not just for opening week, but all season long. Please note: No outside food or drinks are allowed. The film studios receive most of the ticket revenue, so concession sales are essential to keeping the Moonlite alive. We promise reasonable prices and great food.

Lastly, we ask for grace and patience as our new team finds its rhythm. We’re all learning and working hard to bring the Moonlite back to life—and we can’t wait to share it with you.

🎟️ For more information and tickets (for July 25 and beyond), visit:

👉 moonliteabingdon.com