Over the past year, the popularity of drive-in movie theaters has had a renaissance. This means, if you’re looking for a COVID-19 safe event this weekend, the Comanche Drive-In Theatre is offering a real treat; viewings of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, as well as a concert experience.
On May 21 and May 23, gates open at 7:45 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8:45 p.m. Cost of admission for adults is ten dollars, children are five dollars and kids five and under are free. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a night of nostalgia.
The Comanche Drive-in, on CR 306 on the western edge of Buena Vista has been run by the same family since 1966. Photo by Jan Wondra.
On Saturday May 22, Encore Drive-In Nights presents Bon Jovi on the big screen. This concert was recorded exclusively for drive-in theaters.
Gate open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $89 for up to six people per car. No vans, buses or campers are allowed. No pets are allowed at the concert. Tickets must be purchased before the show. To purchase tickets, click here.
The Comanche Drive-In is located 3 miles west of Buena Vista, Colorado on Highway 306. It is one of only about 335 drive-ins left in the country, and one of eight remaining drive-in movie hteaters in Colorado.
Comanche Drive-in Sign congratulating 2020 Grads. Photo by Jan Wondra
Nestled at the head of the Arkansas Valley, at an elevation of 8,000 feet and surrounded by peaks, the Comanche drive-in is the highest in elevation of any drive-in in the U.S. Last year, it stood in for many events that couldn’t be held indoors due to COVID-19, including the Buena Vista High School graduation.
New digital projection was installed in August of 2018 and offers 4K digital clarity. Sound is by FM radio so guests can use car radios or bring their own portable devices. The Comanche is a cash-only venue.
The Comanche was built in 1966 by John and Pearl Groy and had its first full season in 1967. It has since remained a family business.
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