Everyone loves a Christmas movie, especially when it’s a classic and there’s nothing better to get you into the Christmas spirit! If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids in the run up to Christmas, here’s a selection of places to enjoy an outdoor or drive in Christmas movie around Ireland.
Remember, they book up fast, so get tickets early – and don’t forget to bring the popcorn!
Outdoor or Drive In Christmas Movie in Ireland
Retro Drive-In Movies, Leopardstown
Movies shown include:
- The Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec 3rd)
- Elf (Dec 3rd)
- The Santa Clause (Dec 4th)
- Elf (Dec 4th)
- Home Alone (Dec 7th)
- Home Alone 2 (Dec 9th)
- The Polar Express (Dec 10th)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Dec 10th)
- Love Actually (Dec 11th)
- Santa Claus the Movie (Dec 18th)
- It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec 18th)
For more information, check the Facebook page.
Retro Drive-In Movies, Ennis
Movies shown include:
- Elf (Dec 18th)
- Home Alone (Dec 18th)
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Midlands Drive In Movies, Kinnegad and Portlaoise
A drive-in movie with a difference!
Watch the Christmas classic movie Elf on the Big Screen, followed by a live link up with Santa direct from the North Pole. And then, by the magic of Christmas, watch as Santa appears in the flesh to greet all the boys and girls.
Showings:
- Dec 11th in Kinnegad
- Dec 18th in Portlaoise
For more information, check the Facebook page.
The Pop Up Movie Club, Cork
Movies shown include:
- Home Alone (Dec 9th)
- Elf (Dec 10th)
- Miracle on 34th Street (Dec 11th)
- Love Actually (Dec 16th)
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec 17th)
- The Holiday (Dec 18th)
For more information, check the Facebook page.
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Drive In Christmas Cinema at Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast
Movies shown include:
- Jack Frost (Dec 10th)
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec 10th)
- Elf (Dec 10th)
- The Greatest Showman (Dec 11th)
- The Santa Clause (Dec 11th)
- Elf (Dec 11th)
- Arthur Christmas (Dec 17th)
- Elf (Dec 17th)
- Love Actually (Dec 17th)
- Elf (Dec 18th)
- Home Alone (Dec 18th)
- The Holiday (Dec 18th)
- Frozen (Dec 19th)
- The Polar Express (Dec 19th)
- Elf (Dec 19th)
- Elf (Dec 20th)
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec 20th)
- Elf (Dec 21st)
- The Santa Clause (Dec 21st)
- The Polar Express (Dec 22nd)
- Home Alone 2 (Dec 22nd)
- Elf (Dec 23rd)
For more information, check the Facebook page.
Classic Drive In Cinema in Mayo, Wicklow & Wexford
NOTE: 2022 details TBC
Get cozy, get comfortable, and have some fun at Classic Drive In Cinema bringing you the ultimate retro American drive in movie experience.
For more information, check the Facebook page.
dlr Christmas Drive In Movies, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
NOTE: 2022 Details TBC
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council have a selection of drive-in movies running on select dates this December.
All showings take place at the Ferry Terminal, Dún Laoghaire.
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