47 upcoming film events
When Harry Met Sally
Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:30
The Galileo - Kirstenbosch Garden
An outdoor screening of the beloved romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Garden. Enjoy witty dialogue and iconic moments beneath Cape Town’s evening sky in a charming garden cinema setting.
Chicago
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 21:30
The Galileo - Kirstenbosch Garden
Outdoor cinema night at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Garden features the 2002 musical crime comedy Chicago. Enjoy a stylish film under the stars in a lush garden venue in Cape Town, with an iconic ensemble and award-winning songs that make this open-air screening memorable.
About Time
Thu, 14 May 2026 at 21:30
The Galileo - Kirstenbosch Garden
Watch About Time at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Garden. A romantic comedy-drama with time-travel twists, shown in an intimate outdoor garden cinema under Cape Town's evening sky. A charming blend of love, humor, and whimsy set in a lush garden venue.
About Time - Final Show of the Season
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 21:30
The Galileo - Kirstenbosch Garden
Outdoor screening of About Time at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Garden. A charming romantic comedy-drama about love and second chances, shown under the stars as the season’s final open-air cinema.
Grease
Fri, 15 May 2026 at 21:30
The Galileo - Kirstenbosch Garden
Outdoor screening of the cult musical film Grease at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town. A family-friendly cinema night under the stars in a lush botanical setting, blending nostalgia with a scenic garden ambiance.
Mothers of Chibok
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Mothers of Chibok as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A powerful portrait of mothers affected by the Chibok abductions, exploring resilience, memory, and advocacy through intimate interviews and testimony.
Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. This revealing documentary traces the life, courage, and literary craft of Irish author Edna O’Brien through interviews and archival footage, offering a thoughtful, cinema-led portrait in Cape Town.
Kabul Chaos
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Kabul Chaos, a documentary featured at the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. The film offers intimate perspectives from Kabul, exploring everyday resilience amid conflict with compelling storytelling and global relevance.
Sam Nzima
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Encounters Documentary Film Festival screens the film Sam Nzima at The Labia Theatre. This intimate documentary honors photographer Sam Nzima and his iconic images from South Africa’s struggle era, offering a cinematic glimpse into press history at a historic Cape Town venue.
Mr Nobody Against Putin
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. An intimate, thought-provoking look at political narratives and personal impact, shown in Cape Town’s historic cinema for a global documentary audience.
Albie: A Strange Alchemy
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Encounters Documentary Film Festival screens Albie: A Strange Alchemy at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A thought-provoking documentary blending intimate storytelling with complex themes, presented in the venue’s classic cinema setting.
Normal To Me
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Normal To Me at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, highlighting intimate storytelling in a historic Cape Town cinema.
Anselm
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Anselm at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary experience in a historic Cape Town venue that invites reflection on faith and uncertainty.
Misty: The Erroll Garner Story
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Misty: The Erroll Garner Story at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. The film chronicles the life and genius of jazz pianist Erroll Garner, celebrating his distinctive piano style and lasting influence.
Abo Zaabal 89
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Join a screening of Abo Zaabal 89 at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. This thought-provoking documentary uses intimate storytelling and a striking urban portrait to spark conversation about everyday life in a changing city.
More Than Meets the Eye Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Encounters Documentary Film Festival screens More Than Meets the Eye Shorts Block at The Labia Theatre. A curated collection of documentary shorts exploring perception and identity.
Khartoum
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Khartoum as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town on 2026-06-04. A thought-provoking documentary that invites reflection on its subject, showcased in a classic cinema setting.
How to Build a Library
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary How to Build a Library as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A thoughtful, visually engaging look at libraries, knowledge, and community spaces in Cape Town.
Shifting Baselines
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Shifting Baselines as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This documentary probes how ecological baselines shift with changing ecosystems, combining rigorous science with moving storytelling and a cinematic experience in a historic venue.
Capturing Water
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Capturing Water at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A compelling environmental story told on the festival’s Cape Town cinema stage.
Yintah
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Yintah as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This documentary screening offers an intimate, thought-provoking look into contemporary themes explored by the festival, with the venue known for its historic cinema charm.
Womxn: Working
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Womxn: Working as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A compelling documentary examining women's work and representation.
Currents of Resilience Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
A curated screening block at Encounters Documentary Film Festival, presenting Currents of Resilience shorts. Hosted at the historic Labia Theatre, the program showcases concise, resilience-themed documentaries from emerging filmmakers.
Fragments of a Forgotten Land Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening block of short documentaries titled 'Fragments of a Forgotten Land' as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A curated program of intimate, timely shorts exploring forgotten places, framed by Cape Town's historic cinema and festival atmosphere.
Between Fear and Forgetting Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, this screening block presents a curated lineup of documentary shorts titled 'Between Fear and Forgetting.' Held at The Labia Theatre, the program explores themes of memory and fear through intimate, cinematic storytelling.
The Brink of Dreams
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
A screening of The Brink of Dreams as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This thought-provoking documentary experience brings a slice of contemporary cinema to a historic Cape Town venue.
Redefining Desire: From Fear to Freedom Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening block from the Encounters Documentary Film Festival presenting Redefining Desire: From Fear to Freedom Shorts Block. This selection of documentaries probes desire, fear, and personal freedom through diverse narratives, shown at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town.
Death by Discrimination Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, Death by Discrimination Shorts Block screens at The Labia Theatre. A curated program of short films addressing discrimination, offering timely, thought-provoking cinema in Cape Town's historic venue.
Brief Tender Light
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Brief Tender Light at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary night in Cape Town's historic cinema, showcasing intimate storytelling and cinematic craft. The program features immersive visuals and local storytelling.
This is Ballroom
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
A screening of the documentary This is Ballroom as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A timely portrait of ballroom culture and community, presented in a vibrant cinema setting. An engaging viewing for film lovers and festival-goers.
Yalla Parkour
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Yalla Parkour as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This documentary follows parkour practitioners and uses dynamic urban footage to explore culture, movement, and human stories.
In Her Name Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening block of short documentaries from the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, featuring In Her Name Shorts at The Labia Theatre. An intimate program that spotlights bold, contemporary docs in a historic Cape Town venue.
Where Zebus Speak French
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Where Zebus Speak French as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A thought-provoking exploration of language, culture, and storytelling, presented in a historic cinema known for independent film.
And She Didn’t Die
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of And She Didn’t Die at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival in Cape Town. A thought-provoking documentary experience that invites discussion on its subject matter.
The Shadow Scholars
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary The Shadow Scholars as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This engaging documentary screening offers insightful storytelling in a classic cinema setting during the festival.
The Thinking Game
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of The Thinking Game at Cape Town's iconic Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary presented in a classic cinema setting, offering insightful perspectives on its subject.
Intercepted
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Intercepted as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at Cape Town's The Labia Theatre. A thought-provoking documentary presented in an intimate cinema setting that spotlights timely issues and filmmaker insights.
Matabeleland
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
On June 4, 2026, Matabeleland is screened at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, offering a compelling look at southern African history. The documentary invites audiences to explore regional storytelling in a historic cinema.
The Land’s Silent Witness Shorts Block
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening block of The Land’s Silent Witness as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. This program spotlights short documentaries, offering audiences a diverse look at contemporary issues and storytelling through cinema.
Fitting In
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, Fitting In screens at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A thoughtful documentary exploring belonging and identity through intimate interviews and candid moments, offering a penetrating look at contemporary social dynamics.
6 Kings and 6 Queens
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary 6 Kings and 6 Queens at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. The screening is part of a celebrated Cape Town festival and takes place in the historic cinema.
The Tree of Authenticity
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of The Tree of Authenticity as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at Cape Town's The Labia Theatre. The film investigates personal and social authenticity through intimate interviews and documentary storytelling. A thought-provoking pick for cinephiles and festival-goers alike.
Union
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of Union as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This thought-provoking documentary unfolds in a classic cinema setting, inviting audiences to engage with its subject within the festival’s bold international program.
The Walk
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of The Walk as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This intimate indoor cinema screening offers audiences an insightful, cinematic look at contemporary documentary storytelling within a historic venue.
Put your soul on your hand and walk
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Screening of the documentary Put your soul on your hand and walk as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. The film offers an intimate, thought-provoking portrait, presented within South Africa’s premier documentary festival.
Encounters Documentary Screening
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
As part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, this screening at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town showcases a thought-provoking documentary. Expect intimate cinema, engaging storytelling, and festival atmosphere that appeals to film lovers.
Film screening at The Labia Theatre
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Labia Theatre
Experience a film screening at The Labia Theatre on June 4, 2026, as part of the venue's daily program. The Labia Theatre in Cape Town is a renowned indie cinema offering a curated feature in a historic, intimate space.