The Galileo Open Air Cinema, one of Cape Town’s top summer activities, is back with another exciting lineup of outdoor movie nights. This year’s edition is Season 13, and themed “Galileo Under the Stars”.
You can once again look forward to an extensive selection of films appealing to all tastes, from classic movies to contemporary hits across genres such as romance, comedy, drama, animation, musicals, and thrillers.
Discover the confirmed venues for summer 2024/2025
The full venue and movie lineup are currently live and open for advance bookings. Their Kirstenbosch Garden movie nights continue to be one of the best ways to unwind in the botanical garden after dark. Selected films will also be screened at Central Park in Century City.
This year, movie nights will also run at several select wine estates, including Blaauwklippen, Lourensford, Nooitgedacht, Leopard’s Leap, and Glenelly. New venues in Noordhoek, Wellington, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Paarl offer fresh settings for an unforgettable cinema experience under the stars.
What to expect at The Galileo
The event is more than just a film screening! The evening starts with a pre-show trivia and guests can enjoy a relaxed picnic or try fun games with family and friends, all set to live music on selected shows.
Arrive hungry and order from a range of street food vendors at the mini night market. Think mouth-watering pizzas from Butler’s, burgers, tasty wraps, popcorn and other yummy snacks. Vegetarian and Halal options are available, as well as gourmet coffee, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Bringing your own alcohol is not allowed at any of The Galileo screenings at Wine Estates as well as at Central Park at Century City.
Celebrate your birthday with a free ticket to The Galileo
Birthday babies celebrating their special days from October 2024 to May 2025 can now attend any show for FREE during the calendar month of your birthday. Plus there’s also the option to get a shout-out onscreen before the movie starts.
Free Birthday Special ticket includes a movie entry, a backrest, and a blanket. Tickets must be booked online in advance at Webtickets for the movie screening of your choice and there are limited complimentary tickets are available per show.
Note that the free birthday ticket offer is not available for special screenings such as Halloween on 31 October, Halloween Kids show on 1 November, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Valentine’s Day, and Easter Friday and Easter Sunday shows.
This special is open exclusively to South Africans with valid identification. If you are not a South African citizen and want to claim a Free Birthday Ticket, please email hello@thegalileo.co.za to apply for special permission.
How to book tickets + special deals for students and pensioners
Tickets for this outdoor cinematic experience are available online via Webtickets, starting at R145 per person. Students and pensioners pay R140pp for a ticket that includes a backrest and blanket. For the full movie line-up and to secure your tickets, visit thegalileo.co.za/movies and share your experiences using the hashtag #GalileoUnderTheStars.
A range of options are on offer for guests looking to simply arrive and settle in. The Double Delight Ticket for 2 is perfect for date night outings and includes front-row seating, blankets and backrest and popcorn and chocolate.
For ultimate comfort, the VIP experience ties together reserved premium seating, chairs with extra legroom, pillows and blankets, and an array of snacks.
Cost: R145pp for entry only (take your own blanket); R165pp for entry, backrest and blanket. See all the ticket options at Webtickets. Special rates for students and pensioners
When: Running until 17 May 2025 | Doors open at 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends, so arrive early to secure your spot on the lush lawns
Where: Various venues
Website: thegalileo.co.za
Email: hello@thegalileo.co.za
Tel: 071 471 8728
Instagram: @thegalileo
Facebook: @GalileoCinema
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