Relive your favourite movie moments at one of these outdoor venues this summer.
Cape Town is bursting with fun and fabulous things to do. How does watching a flick under a starry sky sound?
The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s recently released 2022/ 2023 lineup will be screened at various scenic venues in and around Cape Town from Wednesday to Sunday every week until 29 April 2023.
What’s showing?
| Date and time | Movie | Location | Book |
| Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 6pm | Clueless | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 2 March 2023, 6pm | Jurassic World Dominion (2022) | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 4 March 2023, 5pm | Mamma Mia! | Nederburg Wine Farm | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 6pm | Wavescape | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 6pm | Everything Everything | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 9 March 2023, 6pm | Sixteen Candles | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 11 March 2023, 5pm | Wedding Crashers | Neethlingshof Estate | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 6pm | The Fault In Our Stars | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 16 March 2023, 6pm | Top Gun: Maverick | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Friday, 17 March 2023, 6pm | Grease | Central Park | Book Now |
| Saturday, 18 March 2023, 5pm | Pretty Woman | Plaisir Wine Estate | Book Now |
| Monday, 20 March 2023, 6pm | Toy Story (1995) | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 6pm | The Perks Of Being A Wallflower | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 23 March 2023, 6pm | Elvis | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 25 March 2023, 5pm | A Good Year | Glenelly Estate | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 6pm | Ticket To Paradise | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 30 March 2023, 6pm | Last Night In Soho | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Friday, 31 March 2023, 6pm | Ghostbusters Afterlife | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 1 April 2023, 5pm | Notting Hill | Laborie Estate | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 6pm | TBC | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 6 April 2023, 6pm | Crazy Stupid Love | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Friday, 7 April 2023, 6pm | The Lost City | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 8 April 2023, 5pm | About Time | Steelenbosch Vineyards | Book Now |
| Sunday, 9 April 2023, 4pm | The Rise Of The Guardians | Six Gun Grill Newlands Cricket Stadium | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 6pm | Marry Me | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 13 April 2023, 6pm | The Batman | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Friday, 14 April 2023, 6pm | Reel Rock 17 | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 15 April 2023, 5pm | Grease | Rhebokskloof Wine Estate | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 6pm | The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Thursday, 20 April 2023, 6pm | Bullet Train | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Friday, 21 April 2023, 6pm | Cruella | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 22 April 2023, 5pm | The Vow | Waterford Estate | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 6pm | Footloose (1984) | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 6pm | Breakfast At Tiffanys | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
| Saturday, 29 April 2023, 5pm | Mamma Mia! | Lourensford Wine Estate | Book Now |
| Sunday, 30 April 2023, 6pm | The Incredibles (2004) | Kirstenbosch Gardens | Book Now |
The Galileo Picnic
Why not make an evening of it and enjoy a pre-movie picnic while you’re at it? Stock up on delicious food from the vendors dotted around the venue, such as 2 Kitchens and Butler’s Pizza, selling tasty things to eat and drink. (Vegan and halaal options are also available.) Blankets, backrests and popcorn can be pre-ordered.
Love birds should book the VIP or Double Delight experience that includes reserved seating and snacks.
Get there before the movie starts to reserve your spot on the lawn and enjoy lawn games like giant Jenga and the festive atmosphere.
Cost R120 (pensioners special, includes blanket and backrest)
R129 (standard ticket)
R145 (comfy ticket, includes backrest)
R150 (warm and comfy ticket, includes blanket and backrest)
R220 (VIP ticket, includes premium reserved seating, chocolate, drink and popcorn)
R380 (Double Delight ticket for two, includes front row seating, popcorn, Smarties and Fruit Pastilles for two)
R1 750 (VVIP tickets for two, includes reserved premium seating, plush pillows, blankets and hot-water bottle, backrest, cheese platter, a bottle of wine, popcorn, Smarties and Fruit Pastilles)
R250 (Christmas Eve and Christmas special screening)
R275 (Valentine’s Day special screening)
R175 (Easter Sunday special screening)
Good to know Doors open at 5pm on Saturdays (Winelands picnics) and 6pm during the week and on Sundays. Movies start at sunset.
Book Now
Contact 071 471 8728, hello@thegalileo.co.za
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2 Responses to “The Galileo Open Air Cinema: Movies + Picnics Under The Stars”
Laureen Giovannoni
Please send me dates & places where the Films will show till December please.Then also will there be a Carols by Candlelight this year at Kirstenbosch?
Maria Jahn
Will the Elvis viewing be canceled if it rains this evening?