Gates and Cafe open @ 6:00 p.m.
MOVIES START @ 6:30 p.m.
NIGHTS OPEN:
We are usually open Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights, plus Wednesday nights during the school holidays. Please keep scrolling below for dates.
We serve a variety of hot, tasty meals, yummy snacks, and drinks at great prices. Dinner and 2 movies will cost you less than most takeaway!
PLEASE NO OUTSIDE FOOD to keep the drive-in experience alive!
Most of our ticket sales go back to the studios, and what's left doesn't cover our high operating expenses
TORS Drive In Cinema in Charters Towers is home to the BIGGEST, BRIGHTEST screens and the BEST prices around!
We are the only local cinema to screen the latest movies in 4K Digital, and one of the few drive-ins in the world to regularly show classic and cult movies on 16mm and 35mm film.
Please note that the programme may change on the rare occasion due to circumstances beyond our control.
Which movies show on each screen may change on the night due to unforeseeable audience levels or technical issues.
Please note that SWITCHING SCREENS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless you purchase tickets for both due to copyright, thankyou.
Start time: 6:30 p.m.
Finish: 8:40 p.m.
The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars adventure opening exclusively in Australian and New Zealand cinemas May 21, 2026. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson
Screening first is
The Mandalorian and Grogu (M)
screening second
Big Trouble in Little China
40th anniversary screenings! (M)
Medium level violence and medium level coarse language.
NIGHTS SHOWING:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dates:
Friday 29th May, 2026
Saturday 30th May, 2026
Sunday 31st May, 2026
(continues for two more week-ends)
Tune In
90.5 FM or if you’re worried about a flat battery, use our speakers!
TWO movies for the ONE low price!
Stay for one or two movies,
the price is the same.
Start time: 8:45 p.m.
Finish: 10:25 p.m.
An All-American trucker (Kurt Russell) gets dragged into a centuries-old mystical battle in Chinatown.
We are celebrating the 40th anniversary of this John Carpenter directed classic by bringing it back to the big screen!
Start time: 6:30 p.m.
Finish: 8:35 p.m.
Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Screening first is
Michael (PG)
screening second
Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert (PG)
Mild coarse language.
NIGHTS SHOWING:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dates:
Friday 29th May, 2026
Saturday 30th May, 2026
Sunday 31st May, 2026 (final)
Tune In
88.5 FM or if you’re worried about a flat battery, use our speakers!
TWO movies for the ONE low price!
Stay for one or two movies,
the price is the same.
Start time: 8:40 p.m.
Finish: 10:15 p.m.
EPiC features long-lost footage from Presely’s legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s, woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and precious 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling “his side of the story” rediscovered during Luhrmann’s research for his Best Picture Oscar-nominated 2022 film Elvis.
The Tors Drive-In has been enchanting audiences since 1966. Here you can enjoy immersive big screen movies under a gorgeous sky of twinkling stars in a relaxed, country atmosphere.
While we offer a retro, nostalgic experience, we are a blend of the old and the new between our two screens. We show the latest movies with the best 4K digital presentation around that delivers a bright, precise image, as well as 16mm and 35mm analogue film presentations of new releases and classic movies.
The Tors Drive-In has a rich history that has touched many lives from near and afar. It’s our sincerest hope that it continues to evolve and entertain future generations.
