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 2nd)
- Elf (Dec 2nd)
- Home Alone (Dec 2nd)
- The Santa Clause (Dec 3rd)
- Elf (Dec 3rd)
- Love Actually (Dec 3rd)
- Home Alone (Dec 6th)
- Home Alone 2 (Dec 8th)
- The Polar Express (Dec 9th)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Dec 9th)
- Home Alone (Dec 10th)
- Love Actually (Dec 10th)
- Elf (Dec 13th)
- Elf (Dec 14th)
- The Polar Express (Dec 15th)
- Home Alone (Dec 16th)
- Elf (Dec 16th)
- Santa Claus the Movie (Dec 16th)
- It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec 17th)
For more information, check the Facebook page.
Retro Drive-In Movies, Emerald Park, Meath
Movies shown include:
- Elf (Dec 16th)
- Home Alone (Dec 16th)
For more information, check the Facebook page.
Midlands Drive In Movies, Kinnegad and Portlaoise
Dates for 2023 TBC
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 6th)
- The Holiday (Dec 7th)
- The Polar Express (Dec 19th)
- Love Actually (Dec 19th)
- Santa Clause 2 (Dec 20th)
- Elf (Dec 20th)
For more information, check the Facebook page.
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Drive In Christmas Cinema at Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast
Movies shown include:
- Home Alone (Dec 8th)
- Elf (Dec 8th)
- Home Alone 2 (Dec 8th)
- Elf (Dec 9th)
- Home Alone 2 (Dec 9th)
- The Polar Express (Dec 10th)
- Elf (Dec 10th)
- Elf (Dec 15th)
- The Grinch (Dec 15th)
- Home Alone (Dec 16th)
- Elf (Dec 16th)
- The Polar Express (Dec 17th)
- The Holiday (Dec 17th)
- The Grinch (Dec 18th)
- Elf (Dec 18th)
- Frozen (Dec 19th)
- Love Actually (Dec 19th)
- The Santa Clause (Dec 20th)
- Home Alone (Dec 20th)
- Home Alone 2 (Dec 21st)
- Elf (Dec 21st)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994) (Dec 22nd)
- Elf (Dec 22nd)
Other movies will be shown on December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st.
For more information, check the Facebook page.
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