The Durban Drive-In (sometimes spelled “Drive Inn”) refers to a historic drive-in movie theater in Durban, South Africa, that operated for decades before closing.
Key Details on the Durban Drive-In
- Location: Sandile Thusi Road and Battery Beach Road (north of the city centre, right next to the Suncoast Casino).
- Closure: It shut down in early December 2005. The site is now often used for events like fun fairs (e.g., Chetty’s Fun Fair) or other temporary setups.
- Nostalgia factor: Many Durbanites have fond memories of watching movies from their cars, packing picnics, and the classic drive-in vibe from the 1960s–2000s. It was one of several in the area (others included Umbilo Drive-Inn and Bluff Drive-In).
There are old photos and discussions online (e.g., on Cinema Treasures and Reddit) showing it in its heyday around 1970 versus the site today.
