Ever wanted to watch your favourite holiday movies on the big screen? This month, Horizon Drive-In is bringing a festive movie weekend to Calgary, with six Christmas films screening across two nights. The event takes place outdoors, with movie audio playing through your car’s FM radio.
If you’re planning to catch a movie, here’s everything you need to know, including ticket prices, showtimes, and what to expect when you arrive.
What to expect at Horizon Drive-In this month
What is Horizon Drive-In?
Horizon Drive-In is a pop-up movie theatre that is hosted in the Badlands Parking Lot, where you can watch movies from the comfort of your own vehicle. Throughout the year, Horizon shows a lineup of different films, especially during the summer months.
This month, the drive-in is playing six holiday movies, bringing some festive favourites to the big screen. You can tune in through your car’s FM radio and enjoy the screenings from inside the car, or grab a seat in the outdoor viewing area.
When are the movies playing?
The holiday movie series takes place on Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28, with films starting at 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on both days.
What movies can I watch on Friday?
On Friday evening, three films will be shown, including a couple of family-friendly favourites before moving into a late-night action movie. Here’s a look at Friday’s lineup.
What movies can I watch on Saturday?
Saturday’s lineup features three more movies, including:
How much are tickets?
You can watch the movies from inside your vehicle or from the venue’s outdoor viewing area. If you’re planning to watch from your car, tickets cost $16.12 for the driver, and each adult passenger also needs a ticket for $16.12. Children’s tickets cost $10.74.
If you’d rather watch from the outdoor area instead of your vehicle, an Outdoor Viewing Pass costs $10.74.
So grab your coziest blanket, load up on your favourite snacks and head down to Horizon Drive-In for a holiday movie marathon.
When: Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
Time: Movies at 7, 9:15, and 11:30 p.m.
Where: Badlands Parking Lot – 725 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, Alta.
Cost: Outdoor Viewing Pass: $10.74, Car Ticket (Driver only): $16.12, Passenger (Adult): $16.12, Passenger (Child): $10.74
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