Ticket Prices

Standard

R 145 per person
  • Movie Entry

Comfy

R 155 per person
  • Movie Entry
  • Backrest

Warm & Comfy

R 165 per person
  • Movie Entry
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
Popular

Pensioner / Student Special

R 140 per person
  • Movie Entry
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
R25 SAVING

VIP

R 250 per person
  • Movie Entry
  • Reserved Premium Seating
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
  • 1 x Popcorn, 1 x Chocolate & 1 x Soft Drink
Popular

Double Delight Ticket

R 400 for two people
  • Movie Entry
  • Front Row Seating
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
  • 2 x Popcorn & 1 x Chocolate Slab

VIP+

R 800 for two people
  • Movie Entry
  • Reserved Premium Seating
  • Plush Pillows And Blankets For The Evening
  • Plush Reclining Backrest
  • Blanket
  • 2 x Popcorn, 2 x Whispers, 2 x Sweets & 2 x Soft Drink
exclusive

Special Shows

Halloween & Kids Halloween

R 150-275 per person per screening
  • Movie Entry
  • Entertainment
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
  • Popcorn
  • Kids Tickets (4-17yrs) R150

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

R 285 per person per screening
  • Movie Entry
  • Christmas Hat
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
  • Sweet Treat
  • Popcorn

Valentine's Day

R 295 per person per screening
  • Movie Entry
  • Entertainment
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
  • Welcome Drink
  • Sweet Treat

Easter Friday & Easter Sunday

R 150-250 per person per screening
  • Movie Entry
  • Entertainment
  • Backrest
  • Blanket
  • Marshmallow Easter Egg
  • Kids Tickets (4-17yrs) R150

Children attending The Galileo screenings aged 4 and older will need a ticket.
Children under the age of 4 do not require a ticket and can simply arrive at the show unless stated otherwise. The Galileo backrests and blankets can also be rented on location for R25 and R15, respectively, for toddlers. Please check the age rating of the movies as we are governed by FPB.

Times

  • In Summer doors open at 6pm during the week & 5pm on Saturdays.
  • Please note the opening time may vary in the month of May and for Special Shows.
  • Movie starts after sunset, which range between 7:15pm and 8:30pm. Start times vary depending on the time that the sun sets. Details pertaining to the Doors opening and Movie starting–times will be stipulated on your movie ticket and movie page found here.
  • Gates will close 15 minutes after the start of the movie.

Ticket sales

  • All tickets are sold through Webtickets.co.za.
  •  Ticket sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable to another night. Tickets can, however, be given to anyone to use and no name change is required.
  • No persons will be allowed entry without a Webtickets (printed or digital) ticket.
  •  No unredeemed gift vouchers or any other unredeemed vouchers will be allowed at the door. To redeem your gift voucher email hello@thegalileo.co.za with your voucher number and details of the voucher.
  • Refunds or exchanges will not be made for inadvertently booking the wrong show. Please check your booking carefully before paying.

Special Offers/Discounts/Deals

    • Tickets bought at a special rate are non-exchangeable for cash⁠ or vouchers is non-transferable for example Special Offer/Black Friday Deal.
    • In the event of unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond our reasonable control, should The Galileo Open Air Cinema cancel a show, that offered a Special Offer/Black Friday Deal, the tickets cannot be refunded, but can be used to reschedule to another date which will be specified in the refund procedure email.
    • Promotion not valid in conjunction with any other percentage off discount code.
    • Special Offer/Black Friday Deal tickets are set at a specific limited number.
    • Special Offer/Black Friday Deal tickets are offered online only, unless otherwise stated.
    • The pensioners special is applicable to anyone 60 years and older, the tickets must be purchased online at Webtickets by choosing the “Pensioner Discount Ticket”. Please note pensioner tickets cannot be purchased at the door. A valid I.D. needs to be presented during the booking process and needs to be brought with you on the night to validate the ticket. The discount does not apply to special shows such as Halloween, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Valentine’s Day and Easter.
    • The student special is applicable to students that are studying with accredited tertiary education institutions with a valid student card that are registered with Varsity Vibe. The Galileo Open Air Cinema has partnered with a third party called Varsity Vibe for the student verification process. When purchasing your tickets on www.Webtickets.co.za, you will have the option of selecting a “Student Discount Ticket” which will require a *Varsity Vibe code during booking, if you are not registered with varsity vibe – click here to register for free: www.varsityvibe.co.za/onboarding/join. Please note that Student discounts are only valid for online purchases and cannot be purchased at the door.
      The discount does not apply to special shows such as Halloween, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Valentine’s Day and Easter.

Cancelled / Postponed / Rescheduled shows

  • Registered Webtickets account holders will receive email and SMS notifications in case of show cancellations, postponements, or venue changes, among other reasons.
  • Light drizzle and tolerable wind will not cancel the event, so please come prepared.
  • If a movie is cancelled the day before or on the day of the event before doors open, we will inform the registered Webtickets account holder via email (hello@thegalileo.co.za) and SMS. Communication will be sent to the email address and cell phone number used to make the Webtickets booking. You will then have the option of choosing another movie on another date valid for the same season (ends May 2025) or receive a refund. Please note that no exchanges/refunds will be given after 7 days from the cancellation date for any reason whatsoever.
  •  If a movie is cancelled after the doors have opened, you will have the option of choosing another movie on another date valid for the same season (ends May 2025) or receive a refund. If a movie has played for longer than half its length and we are forced to cancel, no exchanges will be given.
  • The registered Webtickets account holder will receive an email the following working day with instructions in this regard. Please note that no exchanges will be given after 7 days from the cancellation date for any reason whatsoever. When choosing the refund option it is for the face value of the tickets only and does not include any fees paid.
  • Please note that The Galileo is not accountable for any expenses related to travel, accommodation, or other services or products that are associated with attending the event.
  • Shows with less than 10% ticket sales may be cancelled by the organisers up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Movies and venues are subject to change. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond our reasonable control, should The Galileo Open Air Cinema cancel a show.

Availability

  • The Galileo Picnic season runs from October to April/May every summer.
  • Tickets for the whole season are available online from September.
  • Tickets are limited, so book them ASAP to avoid disappointment.
  • If a show is sold out, no tickets will be available at the door.

Restrictions

  • No chairs or backrests are allowed to be brought into any of our venues.
  • You may bring your own food and drinks into all venues except at selected wine estates (check your ticket when booking) where no food may be brought in, guests are invited to experience the estate market on-site.
  • No alcohol are allowed to be brought into the following venues: Wine Estates and Central Park in Century.
  • Bag checks will be performed at the entrance of venues that enforce a no-food /alcohol policy or have other restrictions. As specified in the movie & event description found at www.thegalileo.co.za/movies.
  • No pets allowed at any of our screenings. Unless otherwise stated.
  • No smoking, including electronic cigarettes/vapes, is allowed anywhere except at the designated smoking area.
  • It is a criminal offence to remove any Galileo property from the premises, including blankets, backrests, VIP tables, games, décor or any other equipment. Offenders will be prosecuted.

Please refer to the complete Terms and Conditions here.

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