NYFF58 Venues

The reimagined 58th New York Film Festival features NYC drive-in screenings and virtual screenings available nationwide. All ticket sales will be streamlined via online purchase; physical box office sales are not available at any venues at this time. Outdoor screenings will have extensive health and social distancing procedures in place.

For drive-in screenings, we recommend arriving 90 minutes before showtime. See ticket information here and the complete schedule here.

Drive-In Venues
Bronx Drive-In at the Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460

Brooklyn Drive-In at The Brooklyn Army Terminal
80 58th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Queens Drive-In at The New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street
Corona, NY 11368

DRIVE-IN FAQS

How will it work?

Bring your ticket (either printed or on your phone) and our team will check your tickets with a contactless check in scanner, respecting social distancing guidelines. We will direct you to your parking spot, and wait for the sun to set. Our audio is quality FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo.

What COVID-19 safety measures have been taken?

Our guests and our team’s safety is our primary concern at the Drive-In. You will find an overview of the COVID-19 measures we will implement here. These include social distancing for both guests and staff, regular cleaning of all facilities, and contact-free check-in. All attendees and staff are required to wear a mask whenever they are not in their vehicle, but masks are not required while attendees are in their vehicles. You will also be reminded of the mandatory safety measures via email and on-screen. With the exception of trips to the bathroom, we ask you to stay inside of your car and keep the windows on the passenger side of the vehicle closed. If you drive a convertible, please close the roof before you enter the Drive-In site and keep it closed until after you have left.

How many people are allowed in my car?

All tickets are Standard entries for 1 car with up to 5 passengers per car and you will be asked to confirm the number of passengers during checkout. For optimized viewing we recommend 2 passengers per car as visibility may not be ideal in the back seats of smaller cars.

What are ticket prices and when should I arrive?

Ticket prices are $45 (General Public) and $40 (FLC Members) per car. All films begin at 8pm ET and the doors will open at 6:30pm ET, which is when we recommend arriving. (Exceptions apply to the second screenings of Lovers Rock, Nomadland, and French Exit at Brooklyn Drive-In, which begin at 9pm ET.)

Are there any vehicles restrictions?

To keep the Drive-In safe and fun for everyone, the following vehicle restrictions apply.

  • Not permitted are:
    • Bicycles
    • Motorcycles or scooters
    • Convertibles without roof
    • Cars with trailer attachments
    • Passenger vans (7+ seats)
    • Buses
    • RVs
    • Long wheelbase vans

How will parking be allocated?

For sightline reasons, taller vehicles such as SUVs will be parked towards the rear of the venue so as not to block the views of smaller cars.

Can I bring food and drinks?

No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Having an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle is prohibited in New York State at all times even when a car is parked, and this law applies at the drive-in as well. Feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and food.

Will the Drive-In take place in bad weaher?

Events will continue under most weather conditions. The Drive-Ins will utilize inflatable screens, and in the event of sustained heavy wind or an imminent heavy storm, we may need to delay a screening until weather conditions pass, or in a worst case scenario reschedule an event.

In the event of a rescheduling, we will issue a credit to the rescheduled screening and/or a different screening later in the season. If there is a delay during the screening, please keep your radio tuned to the Drive-In radio station and await notification.

Will my battery die if I run my stereo?

Most vehicles will not have a problem. If you are concerned, we recommend turning your car on a few times during the movie. In the rare event your battery dies, we offer a complimentary jump-start that will quickly get you on your way. To prevent a dead battery, avoid using your lights, heating, or air conditioning for the duration of the screening.

How will I hear the film?

Our audio is quality FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo. Turn your key to accessory mode to keep your stereo on. If you don’t have an FM stereo, please bring a portable radio. There will be no amplified sound at the events.

Are there toilets?

Portable toilets are available at the Drive-In and operate with social distancing measures. Please only leave your car if you need to use the bathroom, avoid leaving the car in groups, and maintain safe distancing (six feet apart) from one another when in line.

Do I need to wear PPE?

All attendees and staff are required to wear a mask during the check-in process, whenever they are not in their vehicle, or whenever communicating with staff, but masks are not required while attendees are in their vehicles. You will also be reminded of the mandatory safety measures via email and on-screen.

Can I open my car window(s)?

In the interest of your safety, please only open your car window on the driver side of the car when needed. If you would like to get hold of a member of our team in a non-emergency, please use your hazard or indicator lights to attract their attention.

What happens if I’m late?

If you arrive later than 15 minutes before for the screening start time (for instance, 7:45 for a 8:00 start), you may miss the mandatory Drive-In safety briefing and may not be allowed to enter.

How are parking spots allocated?

Parking is first come, first served with the exception of larger / taller vehicles that may obstruct the view of cars behind them.

For a swift check-in experience, we ask that you follow the instructions from our Front of House team. Your parking spot will be allocated based on the size of your car.

Can I use my camera/phone at the Drive-In?

You are allowed to use your phone during the Drive-In experience, however, if you are seen recording the film(s), you will immediately be asked to delete all footage, your device will be confiscated, and only returned to you at the end of the screening.

Can I bring my animal to the drive-in?

With the exception of ADA required service animals, unfortunately we cannot admit any other animals.

Am I allowed to smoke?

Smoking is not permitted at the Drive-In.

Are there tickets available at the Drive-in?

No. All ticket sales are available only via online advance sales.

Can I attend without a car?

Unfortunately we cannot accommodate guests without cars at the event due to safety concerns and as per city and state regulations.

Is the Drive-In suitable for guests with access requirements?

There will be ADA accessible spots allocated at each screening. We understand that each guest may have different access requirements and our team will be able to provide further details if you contact them. Please get in touch on [email protected] if you have specific questions.

If you have more questions, see FAQS specific to Brooklyn and Queens.

Virtual Venue

The Film at Lincoln Center Virtual Cinema is your home for all virtual screenings of the festival. Create a free account today and rent our free Q&A playlist to test playback on your set-ups.

Virtual screenings are available to anyone in the U.S. or U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands).

If you’d like to view on your TV, you can Chromecast from a Chrome web browser on an Android TV, or use AirPlay to watch on your Apple TV. You can also connect an HDMI cable from your laptop/desktop to TV.