Santa Monica Pier Is Hosting A Free Drive-In Movie Night – What To Know & How To Get Tickets

Movie night, anyone? The **Santa Monica Pier** is kicking off the new year right with a special screening of the **classic 1978 movie-musical *Grease*. The Pier’s official Instagram page announced the news on Monday, January 5, 2026, [writing](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTI33PXgSi8/), “Save the date for a Grease drive-in movie night ON the Pier!” The screening will take place at the Pier’s Parking Deck on Thursday, January 15, as a part of Santa Monica Pier’s monthly “Locals Night” events. The movie begins at 6:30 pm. [The Pier](https://secretlosangeles.com/off-the-hook-seafood-festival-santa-monica/) has released a limited number of free tickets to the public. They are now available here! “Whether you’re pulling up in your car or bringing blankets and chairs, you don’t want to miss this,” reads the [official Instagram announcement](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTOFsbXgTXl/). “Free popcorn, DJ spinning oldies, a costume contest, an a capella performance, and pure nostalgia under the stars.” Here’s the official schedule: ----------------------------- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Books & Cookies Musical Storytime 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM: DJ Spinning Oldies 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: GREASE Movie Cars will not be allowed to leave until after the movie at 8pm. Pro-tip: bring a coat and blanket. January has been quite chilly for Los Angeles so far, so it’ll almost certainly be cold so close to the beach. See you there? 📍 Where: The Santa Monica Pier’s Parking Deck, 1550 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA 90401 📆 When:** January 15, 4 pm – 9:30 pm Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/santa-monica-pier-free-drive-in-grease/