Nestled in the heart of Cape Town’s natural beauty, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, one of the iconic Cape Town Big 6 Attractions, provides the perfect backdrop for a unique and enchanting outdoor movie experience.

The Galileo Open Air Cinema Returns To Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden!

Blockbusters Bloom At Kirstenbosch: Join Cape Town’s Beloved Outdoor Cinema Experience

From 16 October 2024 to 16 May 2025, The Galileo Open Air Cinema invites you to experience the world of cinema in this botanical wonder. This season, the theme “Galileo Under the Stars” is sure to captivate audiences throughout Cape Town and the Winelands, with Kirstenbosch as one of the most popular locations, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy outdoor films at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain.

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Mark your calendars and pack your picnics—tickets for South Africa’s beloved outdoor cinema experience are now available via Webtickets. Tickets start at R145 per person, with doors opening at 6 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Take advantage of the free Birthday Special and discounted rates with The Galileo Pensioner and Student Special. The movie will commence after sunset.

#GalileoUnderTheStars Screenings at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden:

29-Oct TUE Meet the Parents
31-Oct THU The Shining (Special Halloween Show)
6-Nov WED Amélie
13-Nov WED Remember the Titans
14-Nov THU The Devil Wears Prada
15-Nov FRI The Greatest Showman
20-Nov WED Four Weddings and a Funeral
21-Nov THU The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
26-Nov TUE Chef
29-Nov FRI TBC
3-Dec TUE Top Gun
6-Dec FRI Migration
11-Dec WED Madagascar
18-Dec WED The Nightmare Before Christmas
19-Dec THU Love Actually
20-Dec FRI Arthur Christmas
21-Dec SAT Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
23-Dec MON Die Hard
24-Dec TUE Polar Express (Special Christmas Eve Show)
25-Dec WED Home Alone 2 (Special Christmas Day Show)
26-Dec THU Spirited
27-Dec FRI The Vow
1-Jan WED Sing
2-Jan THU How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
3-Jan FRI The Secret Garden
8-Jan WED Life of Pi
9-Jan THU The Sixth Sense
15-Jan WED Good Will Hunting
16-Jan THU Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire
17-Jan FRI Everything Everywhere All At Once
22-Jan WED It’s Complicated
23-Jan THU Logan Lucky
29-Jan WED Slumdog Millionaire
30-Jan THU Dune: Part 2
31-Jan FRI Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023)
5-Feb WED Dunkirk
6-Feb THU Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
7-Feb FRI The Incredibles
12-Feb WED Mean Girls (2004)
13-Feb THU Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
14-Feb FRI Valentine’s Day (Special Valentine’s Show)
19-Feb WED Erin Brockovich
20-Feb THU Wedding Crashers
26-Feb WED A Knight’s Tale
27-Feb THU The Fast and the Furious
28-Feb FRI TBC
5-Mar WED The Big Lebowski
6-Mar THU Inception
7-Mar FRI Wavescape
12-Mar WED The Long Shot
13-Mar THU Mad Max: Fury Road
14-Mar FRI Kubo & the Two Strings
15-Mar SAT The Italian Job
19-Mar WED Kinky Boots
20-Mar THU Almost Famous
26-Mar WED Free Guy
27-Mar THU Deadpool
28-Mar FRI IF
29-Mar SAT The Proposal
2-Apr WED Bad Boys: Ride or Die
3-Apr THU TBC
4-Apr FRI Brave
9-Apr WED The Prestige
10-Apr THU Back to the Future
11-Apr FRI TBC
16-Apr WED The Wolf of Wall Street
17-Apr THU The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
19-Apr SAT Pretty Woman
23-Apr WED Fargo
24-Apr THU 500 Days of Summer
25-Apr FRI Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
26-Apr SAT About Time
27-Apr SUN Shrek
30-Apr WED Shawshank Redemption
1-May THU Hitch
2-May FRI Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
7-May WED District 9
8-May THU Mamma Mia!
14-May WED Armageddon
15-May THU The Matrix
16-May FRI The Notebook

Arrive early with family or friends to claim your spot on the lush lawns. Enjoy an evening filled with yummy food, refreshing drinks, fun games, vibrant music, and a fantastic atmosphere. As the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle, let the magic of cinema transport you to different worlds while you relax in one of Cape Town’s most breathtaking locations. Get ready to experience The Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden!

Don’t miss out – grab your tickets now, available via Webtickets, and bring your loved ones along for a season of cherished memories. For the entire movie line-up and to secure your ticket, visit www.thegalileo.co.za/movies.

ONE DESTINATION, SIX UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

There is no one way to explore all of the Cape Town Big 6, and much of what makes each of them so special is the variety of things to see and do at each. So if possible, take your time to explore each of the city’s most visited tourist attractions in as much depth as possible – as any local will tell you, you can spend a lifetime at each of the Big 6 and still not tire of them. Find the 3 and 4 day itineraries and tips here.

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