Special offers for students, pensioners and birthdays at The Galileo open air cinema

Sarene Kloren|Published 1 week ago

Several discounts are on offer at The Galileo Open Air Cinema. Picture: Supplied.

The Galileo experience provides the perfect backdrop for various occasions, including evenings with friends, family get-togethers, birthday celebrations, work socials, and romantic date nights at some of Cape Town’s most spectacular venues.

Boasting a diverse line-up of family favourites, musicals, and classics, there is something for every movie enthusiast.

Special offers:

Student Special: Tertiary students signed up with Varsity Vibe can grab the exclusive "Student Discount Ticket" for just R140. This ticket gets you a Warm & Comfy Ticket, which includes a movie entry, a backrest, and a blanket.
Pensioner Special: Seniors aged 60 and above can secure a Warm & Comfy ticket for only R140 by selecting the “Pensioner Discount Ticket” option on Webtickets and entering their RSA ID number. Pensioners are advised to bring their ID on the day of the show to verify their ticket at the entrance.
Birthday month special: Celebrating a February, March, April, or May birthday? The Galileo extends a generous birthday offer, allowing birthday babies to attend a movie for FREE during their birthday month.

The Free Birthday Special ticket includes a movie entry, a backrest, and a blanket. To add the birthday celebrant's name to the Galileo screen, fill out the form on The Galileo website before 13h00 on the Monday before the show.

Celebrate your birthday at The Galileo. Picture: Supplied.

Please note that ticket availability is limited, and discounted tickets cannot be booked for Special Shows.

Starry nights and picnics

Whether you are planning a weekday outing or some weekend fun, there are plenty of spots to choose from.

Head over to Kirstenbosch Garden in Newlands during the week, or catch a special Friday screening at Central Park in Century City.

For a perfect Saturday night out, The Galileo sets up at wine estates across the Boland, like Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Somerset West and Kuils River.

Guests can bring their picnic to Kirstenbosch and enjoy a cosy evening or purchase food from local vendors.

With a variety of tasty options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Halaal meals, everyone is catered for.

Please note that some venues prohibit bringing food and alcohol, but a full bar and vendors will be available.

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