To celebrate Earth Hour this year, WWF South Africa is hosting a once-off outdoor cinema event in Cape Town for both young and old on 21 March 2026. Spend Earth Hour with the family and contribute towards a good cause.
Film under the Stars for Earth Day 2026
There’s nothing quite like a film under the stars in the evening cool of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. WWF South Africa will be hosting a special cinema experience in one of South Africa’s most beautiful botanical gardens in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute.
This year’s film is The Lorax – a heart-warming animated adventure with a powerful environmental message. It’s a story about standing up for nature and protecting the world we all share. Settle back with friends and family for a movie and BYO evening picnic, or let one of the food trucks take care of the nibbles for you. Guests are also welcome to bring their own chairs and backrests along for a comfy screening.
What is Earth Hour?
Since its launch in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has emerged as the world’s largest grassroots environmental campaign and continues to shine the spotlight on issues of climate change, nature loss and the interrelated environmental pressures facing our planet. At its core, Earth Hour’s message is that every one of us has the power to make a positive impact on our planet.
‘The success of Earth Hour has always been its ability to inspire and support individuals to act and advocate for change,’ says Pedzi Gozo, Executive Manager of Strategic Communications at WWF South Africa. ‘Earth Hour shows that with cumulative efforts by governments, businesses and people, we can work together to counteract global biodiversity loss and climate change. We can all make a difference as long as we come together to take action, now more than ever.’
This year, everyone, anywhere is invited to give an hour for Earth doing something they love, based on their lifestyle interests. Whether it’s giving an hour through the realm of food, fitness and wellness, nature, creativity, entertainment, or sustainability, we want people to have fun and help the planet while they’re at it.
How to book your tickets
Cost: R100pp for adults, R50pp for kids (ages 5 to 18 years). Book via Webtickets
When: 21 March 2026 | Gates open at 5pm | movie starts 30 mins after sunset
Where: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town
Website: wwf.org.za
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 657 6600
Facebook: @WWFSA
Instagram: @wwfsouthafrica
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