Escape into a world of cinematic magic under a sky full of twinkling stars with the Galileo Open Air Cinema. With over 100 timeless films offered in stunning locations, including botanical gardens and wine estates, Galileo promises an unforgettable outdoor experience. Tailored ticketing options, VIP packages, pre-movie picnics, and festive shows add to the enchanting ambience, making Galileo the perfect place to create unforgettable memories.
What is the Galileo Open Air Cinema?
The Galileo Open Air Cinema is a seasonal outdoor cinema in Western Cape, South Africa, that offers over 100 classic and family films under the stars from October 31 to April. It provides an enchanting ambience with screenings taking place in stunning locations, including botanical gardens and wine estates. With tailored ticketing, including VIP and budget-friendly options, and pre-movie picnics, Galileo promises an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Immerse yourself under the twinkling stars as the eagerly anticipated Galileo Open Air Cinema announces its triumphant comeback for the 12th season. Clocking in from the 31st of October, 2023, and stretching until April 2024, it pledges to captivate film lovers with a repertoire of over 100 timeless films. This extensive collection caters to varied preferences, offering an eclectic array of genres that span from charming family films to enduring classics, and even glamorous Bollywood spectacles.
The allure of Galileo continues beyond the on-screen features. The cinema provides an idyllic backdrop for its guests, holding screenings at some of the Western Cape’s most breathtaking locations. With notable venues like Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and Central Park in Century City, the experience is further amplified by special weekend screenings at a myriad of elegant wine estates nestled in Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Somerset West.
Addressing varied interests and budgets, Galileo has meticulously crafted a ticketing system. With prices commencing from a budget-friendly R140 for a regular movie pass, guests have the option to select the ‘Comfy’ and ‘Warm and Comfy’ packages at R155 and R160 respectively. These packages include a backrest and blanket for the crisp evenings. Discounted rates of R130 are available for pensioners and students, encompassing movie entry, backrest, and blanket.
The ‘VIP’ and ‘VIP+’ packages provide an elevated cinematic experience. At R230, ‘VIP’ patrons can relish in reserved premium seating accompanied by a backrest, blanket, beverage, popcorn, and chocolate. The ‘VIP+’ package, pegged at R800, amplifies luxury with premium front row seating, plush cushions, warm blankets, hot water bottles, a sumptuous reclining backrest, and a selection of snacks. The ‘Double Delight Ticket’, priced at R390, is perfect for sharing, offering front row seating with double servings of popcorn, Astros, and Fruit Pastilles.
Galileo endeavours to make special occasions memorable for their guests. Those looking to mark their birthday week under the stars are offered a complimentary ticket. Concessions on tickets are extended to pensioners and students, albeit excluding special shows.
Injecting a festive spirit into the screenings, Galileo has orchestrated special shows for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Valentine’s Day, and Easter Friday. Make sure not to miss ‘Home Alone’ and ‘The Grinch’ at Kirstenbosch Garden, ‘The Proposal’ at Nooitgedacht Wine Estate, and ‘Peter Rabbit’ at Central Park.
The Galileo Open Air Cinema also serves up a culinary feast with pre-movie picnics from on-site food kiosks. You have the choice to either bring your picnic or select from a variety of options offered by local food vendors, including pizzas, burgers, wraps, and delectable movie snacks.
Galileo ensures an entertaining and comfortable experience for their patrons with energetic music, sweeping views, outdoor games, and a roaming photo booth. Enhancing the comfort are backrests and warm blankets available for hire. Dress appropriately for the cool night and relish the movie as the evening unfolds.
The Galileo Open Air Cinema is not merely about films; it’s about crafting unforgettable memories. Whether it’s a romantic rendezvous, a family adventure, a birthday bash, or a work social, it assures a one-of-a-kind and memorable experience under the stars.
To ensure you don’t miss this enchanting cinematic event, remember that weekday events kick off at 6 pm, and Saturdays at 5 pm, with the movie commencing post sunset. Tickets can be procured online, exclusively through Webtickets. So, prepare for an unparalleled cinematic journey as the Galileo Open Air Cinema unveils a realm of fiction and fantasy amidst nature.
The Galileo Open Air Cinema is a seasonal outdoor cinema in Western Cape, South Africa, that offers over 100 classic and family films under the stars from October 31 to April. It provides an enchanting ambience with screenings taking place in stunning locations, including botanical gardens and wine estates. With tailored ticketing, including VIP and budget-friendly options, and pre-movie picnics, Galileo promises an unforgettable outdoor experience.
The Galileo Open Air Cinema holds screenings at some of the Western Cape’s most breathtaking locations, including Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Central Park in Century City, and elegant wine estates nestled in Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Somerset West.
Galileo has meticulously crafted a ticketing system addressing varied interests and budgets. With prices commencing from a budget-friendly R140 for a regular movie pass, guests have the option to select the ‘Comfy’ and ‘Warm and Comfy’ packages at R155 and R160 respectively. These packages include a backrest and blanket for the crisp evenings. Discounted rates of R130 are available for pensioners and students, encompassing movie entry, backrest, and blanket.
The ‘VIP’ and ‘VIP+’ packages provide an elevated cinematic experience. At R230, ‘VIP’ patrons can relish in reserved premium seating accompanied by a backrest, blanket, beverage, popcorn, and chocolate. The ‘VIP+’ package, pegged at R800, amplifies luxury with premium front row seating, plush cushions, warm blankets, hot water bottles, a sumptuous reclining backrest, and a selection of snacks. The ‘Double Delight Ticket’, priced at R390, is perfect for sharing, offering front row seating with double servings of popcorn, Astros, and Fruit Pastilles.
Galileo has orchestrated special shows for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Valentine’s Day, and Easter Friday, injecting a festive spirit into the screenings. Don’t miss ‘Home Alone’ and ‘The Grinch’ at Kirstenbosch Garden, ‘The Proposal’ at Nooitgedacht Wine Estate, and ‘Peter Rabbit’ at Central Park.
The Galileo Open Air Cinema serves up a culinary feast with pre-movie picnics from on-site food kiosks. You have the choice to either bring your picnic or select from a variety of options offered by local food vendors, including pizzas, burgers, wraps, and delectable movie snacks.
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