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TheatreBishopscourt
The Galileo Open Air Cinema
- 4.7545 reviews
Seasonal open-air cinema at Kirstenbosch screening films under the stars from October to May; guests bring blankets.
Quick answers
The Galileo Open Air Cinema in short
When is the best time to visit The Galileo Open Air Cinema?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Galileo Open Air Cinema indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is The Galileo Open Air Cinema good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Galileo Open Air Cinema cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Galileo Open Air Cinema?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
How long do you need at The Galileo Open Air Cinema?
About 2.5 hours.
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Where is The Galileo Open Air Cinema?
0A Rhodes Ave, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7800.
Is The Galileo Open Air Cinema wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:00 am
Why it fits right now
Better later, at 5 pm.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
- Hours unknown: check before you go
24°
Clear
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 12pm
25° - 1pm26°
- 2pm26°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 The Galileo Open Air Cinema
- 2 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden · 2 min
- 3 Kirstenbosch Gardens Concert Stage · 6 min
- 4 Skeleton Gorge Waterfall · 15 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 545 reviews
Known for
- Movies under the stars
- Blankets
- Kids' games
- Birthday celebrations
What people say
- People like:
- Well organised, blankets, outdoor experience, games for kids
Around Bishopscourt
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical GardenGarden · 2 min walk
Kirstenbosch Gardens Concert StageLive music · 6 min walk
Good nowSkeleton Gorge WaterfallTrail · 15 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water from 1 pm.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterFrom 1 pm