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Article by Brian Bennion - Published: November 20, 2025 in the Local Ipswich News. Tivoli drive-in switches off for last time as era comes to end

THE end of an era was quietly ushered in at the weekend as the Tivoli Drive In Theatre switched off its projectors for the final time.

The iconic drive-in, which opened in 1976 with crowd-pulling blockbusters like Rocky, closed amid dwindling patronage and looming upgrade costs of up to $1 million.

The closure leaves Yatala Drive In at Beenleigh as the last remaining drive-in cinema in South East Queensland.
Inclement weather meant there was no farewell celebration.

What was meant to be Tivoli’s swansong double feature – Kangaroo and Runt – was cancelled after severe weather warnings were issued.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -