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.

05/31/2026

FREE 🎂 Andy Griffith movies at the Earle Theatre
Monday, June 1, 2026
10 AM & 4 PM ⭐ No Time For Sergeants
1:30 PM & 7 PM ⭐ A Face in the Crowd

05/31/2026

CELEBRATE ANDY GRIFFITH’S 100th BIRTHDAY
IN HIS HOMETOWN, MOUNT AIRY NC
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026

🌭Eat a hot dog at the Snappy Lunch!
🍿See Andy’s movies at the Earle – drink a bottle of pop and enjoy fresh popcorn!
⭐See the new artifact in Andy Griffith Museum – unveiled June 1!
🆓Enjoy a Free Behind the Scenes Tour of the Andy Griffith Playhouse!
⭐Take home a piece of Mayberry history – watch Facebook and Instagram for details!

Come to Mount Airy and celebrate Andy Griffith's 100th birthday on Monday, June 1, 2026!

Scheduled Events include:
⏰9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Andy Griffith Museum open
⏰9:45 a.m. - Proclamation reading at the Historic Earle Theatre by Mayor Jon Cawley
⏰10:00 a.m. ➡ ⭐New artifact unveiled at Andy Griffith Museum⭐
⏰10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ➡ New “Andy & The Earle” display, along with self-guided tours and more at the Historic Earle Theatre Old-Time Music Heritage Hall
⏰10:00 a.m. ➡ Free Movie, "No Time for Sergeants," starring Andy Griffith, Historic Earle Theatre
⏰1:00 p.m. ➡ Behind the Scenes Tour of the Andy Griffith Playhouse (included with museum admission today only)
⏰1:30 p.m. ➡ Free Movie, "A Face in the Crowd," starring Andy Griffith, Historic Earle Theatre
⏰2:30 p.m. ➡ Behind the Scenes Tour of the Andy Griffith Playhouse (included with museum admission today only)
⏰4:00 p.m. ➡ Free Movie, "No Time for Sergeants," starring Andy Griffith, Historic Earle Theatre
⏰4:00 p.m. ➡ Behind the Scenes Tour of the Andy Griffith Playhouse (included with museum admission today only)
⏰7:00 p.m. ➡ Free Movie, "A Face in the Crowd," starring Andy Griffith, Historic Earle Theatre

Post a tribute to Andy and tag us on Facebook at Mayberry Days and Andy Griffith Museum and on Instagram

For more, join us Mayberry Days®, September 21-27, 2026
as we continue to celebrate Andy Griffith! www.mayberrydays.org

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Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!🍿Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, PG-13Friday, May 29 | 4 & 7 PMSaturday, May...
05/29/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!
🍿Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, PG-13
Friday, May 29 | 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, May 30 | 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, May 31 | 4 & 7 PM

Friday, June 5 | 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 | 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, June 7 | 4 & 7 PM

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

05/28/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Rated PG-13

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!🍿Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, PG-13Friday, May 29 | 4 & 7 PMSaturday, May...
05/26/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!
🍿Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, PG-13
Friday, May 29 | 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, May 30 | 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, May 31 | 4 & 7 PM

Friday, June 5 | 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 | 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, June 7 | 4 & 7 PM

Official Trailer 🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa1KLXuW0Y

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

05/26/2026
05/25/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre!
"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," Rated PG-13

05/25/2026

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Rated PG-13
⏰Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre today at 4 PM!!

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

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