Summer in Cape Town isn’t official until you’ve unrolled a picnic blanket, poured something chilled, and settled into the magic of The Galileo Open Air Cinema.
And this year’s Summer Holiday Movie Highlights are a blockbuster buffet of feel-good favourites, festive classics, and crowd-pleasing hits — the perfect pairing for long evenings, grazing platters, and holiday cheer.
From 10 December right through to January, The Galileo is rolling out a cinematic spread that reads like a greatest-hits playlist of joy.
- Penguins dancing in Happy Feet, ABBA echoing through Mamma Mia, Bruce Willis saving Christmas (again) in Die Hard, and Ryan Gosling twirling his way through La La Land — it’s all on the menu.
Families, couples, foodies, and nostalgia-seekers alike will find their flavour of fun. Fancy a festive laugh? Elf and The Holiday are ready to serve. Craving a musical feast? The Greatest Showman, The Italian Job Royale, and The Holdovers will hit the spot. Want to keep the kids entertained? Madagascar 3, Matilda, and the Christmas specials have your back.
And let’s be honest — The Galileo isn’t just about the movies. It’s the full experience: open-air magic, beanbags, fairy lights, warm summer air, and delicious food from artisanal traders that turn a simple movie night into a full-on seasonal indulgence.
With 100+ shows to choose from, this holiday season is designed for slow sunsets, great eats, and the rom-com glow of Cape Town summer. Let the festive flicks begin! 🍿✨
