The Historic Earle Theatre & Old-Time Music Heritage Hall

The Historic Earle Theatre & Old-Time Music Heritage Hall The Historic EARLE Theatre is proud of serving Mount Airy and surrounding communities with unique c The Earle Theatre was built by Earl Q. Benbow and Percy A.

Boone who also owned the Grand Theater across the street. The theatre gained considerable national attention when it was selected to present the premiere of Shirley Temple’s film “Just Around the Corner” in 1938. On March 22, 1940, the EARLE hosted one of the southern premieres of “Gone With the Wind”. In 1958, the premiere of “A Face in the Crowd,” Andy Griffith’s first movie, was featured at the

EARLE. Movies are shown Fridays at 7:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm & 7:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm, in addition to live performances, The Tommy Jarrell Festival, monthly old-time dances, and more. The EARLE is the home of the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall that is open 7 days/week. The Hall exists to preserve, promote, and protect Surry County Old-Time Music. This is accomplished with exhibits, audio guided tours, lessons, workshops, and a UNC-TV Documentary hosted by David Holt “Music of Surry County” that is played continuously each day. The weekly Merry-Go-Round, the second longest running live radio broadcast in the nation, was created by Ralph Epperson on WPAQ 740 AM as a spotlight to promote area musicians. Many of those who performed on the Merry-Go-Round have become traditional music icons – Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, and Mac Wiseman to name a few. The Merry-Go Round returned to its roots in Downtown Mount Airy on its 50th Anniversary, February 2, 1998. It continues to be broadcast weekly from the Historic EARLE Theatre, 142 North Main Street, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm each Saturday.

06/12/2026

Showing this weekend the Historic Earle Theatre!
The Sheep Detectives, Rated PG
🍿June 12 | 4 & 7 PM
🍿June 13 | 4 & 7 PM
🍿June 14 | 4 & 7 PM

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!🍿The Sheep Detectives, PGFriday, June 12 | 4 & 7 PMSaturday, June 13 | 4 & 7 PMSun...
06/10/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!
🍿The Sheep Detectives, PG
Friday, June 12 | 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, June 13 | 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, June 14 | 4 & 7 PM

Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk

⭐UPCOMING MOVIES⭐
June 18-21 ➡ Toy Story 5, Rated PG
June 25-28 ➡ Toy Story 5
July 2-5 ➡ Toy Story 5

July 9-12 ➡ Moana, Rated PG
July 16-19 ➡ Moana

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It’s a herder mystery, and everyone is a suspect. The Sheep Detecti...

FREE MOVIE AT THE EARLE THEATRE!📆WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026⏰10:00 AM⏰2:00 PMGabby's Dollhouse, Rated GWhen Gabby's dollhou...
06/10/2026

FREE MOVIE AT THE EARLE THEATRE!
📆WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
⏰10:00 AM
⏰2:00 PM

Gabby's Dollhouse, Rated G

When Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera, she sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together before it's too late.

🍿Concessions available for purchase!
$5 Kids Tray: Popcorn/Water/Fruit Snacks
Groups of 10 or more must email [email protected] to register in advance. SAC staff will determine seating.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED

06/09/2026
Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!FREE MOVIE WEDNESDAY, June 10 ➡ Gabby's Dollhouse, Rated PG10 AM & 2 PM🍿The Sheep ...
06/08/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!

FREE MOVIE WEDNESDAY, June 10 ➡ Gabby's Dollhouse, Rated PG
10 AM & 2 PM

🍿The Sheep Detectives, PG
Friday, June 12 | 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, June 13 | 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, June 14 | 4 & 7 PM

⭐UPCOMING MOVIES⭐
June 18-21 ➡ Toy Story 5, Rated PG
June 25-28 ➡ Toy Story 5
July 2-5 ➡ Toy Story 5

July 9-12 ➡ Moana, Rated PG
July 16-19 ➡ Moana

Surry Arts Council Downtown Mount Airy Downtown Pilot Mountain Mount Airy Visitors Center Visit Mayberry NC

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!🍿Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, PG-13Friday, June 5 | 4 & 7 PMSaturday, Jun...
06/04/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!
🍿Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, PG-13
Friday, June 5 | 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 | 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, June 7 | 4 & 7 PM

⭐UPCOMING MOVIES⭐
FREE MOVIE WEDNESDAY, June 10 ➡ Gabby's Dollhouse, Rated PG
10 AM & 2 PM

June 12-14 ➡The Sheep Detectives, Rated PG
June 18-21 ➡ Toy Story 5, Rated PG
June 25-28 ➡ Toy Story 5
July 2-5 ➡ Toy Story 5
July 9-12 ➡ Moana, Rated PG
July 16-19 ➡ Moana

Surry Arts Council Downtown Mount Airy Downtown Pilot Mountain Mount Airy Visitors Center

Address

142 N Main Street
Mount Airy, NC
27030

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 2pm
Tuesday 12pm - 2pm
Wednesday 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
Friday 12pm - 2pm
6:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 1:30pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+13367862222

Website

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